Lead Solution Architect (Andover, MD)

• Leads solution design projects, paired with business-focused engineering teams, as well as 3rd party platform engineering partners.
• Work across Business units and technology partners to design end-to-end solutions for our customers using AZURE IoT and Mobile Services.
• Help develop an overall IoT and Mobile ecosystem engagement strategy.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for solutions (communication devices, embedded software, edge computing, cloud computing) and document.
• Provide technical and project guidance to development team.
• Demonstrate technology & solution feasibility for high value business requirements.
• Establish best practices, document and communicate across business stakeholders
• Understand Big Data problems and how to scale an infrastructure.
• Improve infrastructure performance, scalability, and availability.
• Design and develop data processing pipelines in the cloud, scalability and availability.

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field experience desired.

• This position has no direct reports

• 10+ years of software development experience, with established technical leadership across industry, discipline, and functions.
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft stack software development.
• Demonstrated implementation and deployment of Microservices and SaaS-based architectures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, business stakeholders and technical staff.
• Experience with REST, Message Queues, IOT gateways, IOT registry (Azure Preferred), Device Shadow, and IoT Rules Action.
• Experience embedded systems, device & communication protocols (Modbus, CANbus, Zigbee, BLE, LoRA etc).
• Working experience and good understanding of Application, network and device security.
• Experience understanding the current state of infrastructure, automation, continuous integration/deployment, SQL/NoSQL/NewSQL, agile software development process, and cloud-based delivery models.
• Working knowledge of Industrial IOT and IoT principles, principally in designing cloud-based, service-oriented solutions
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to work independently and provide updates to management.
• Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills, for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Some travel may be required (less than 20%)

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

Department: Scout
This is a full time position