IoT / Big Data Architect

Working as part of the company's expanding engineering team in their office in Harrogate; you will play the main role in the architectural design and technical strategy of their Cloud based solutions. You will have significant experience in application and database architecture with a strong background in application development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced architect to take technical ownership of cloud based systems supporting the IoT and Big Data in a growing and award-winning company.

You will design and assist with implementation, a platform that supports a large population of sensors and supporting applications (mobile and web).

About You

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes: -

• Experience in defining application and database architecture strategy, working with 'Big Data' solutions
• Ability to put together unique cutting-edge solutions that bring together IoT, Web, Mobile devices and data
• Implementation of high-availability, secure, scalable services on major cloud platforms (IBM Bluemix, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure or others)
• Understanding of emerging IoT and Mobile technologies and communications protocols
• Extensive experience writing detailed functional design specifications
• AppDev experience required. Ideally expertise in Javascript and Node.JS
• In depth understanding of NoSQL and relational databases
• Experience of working with RESTful APIs
• Ability to work closely with delivery management and other internal stakeholders to address all possible service business opportunities.
• Experience working with external customers to present and determine product solutions
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
• A team player, who collaborates with cross functional teams, relishes a challenge and works effectively to deadlines.
• An honours degree in Software engineering or other relevant subject

Desirable skills and experience include: -

• Experience of IoT Technology and Architecture Strategy based on cloud-native containerised microservices with the aim of reducing the cost to serve.
• Experience developing IoT and Mobile solutions
• Understanding of Web development with Javascript frameworks

If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging place to work and you feel that your skills and experience match those required I'd like to hear from you.