DMI - Solution Architect - IoT (10-18 yrs)

Job Description :

The Connected/IoT Solution Architect will oversee the design, development, and implementation of Connected/IoT Solution for automotive and manufacturing customers. Will closely collaborate with product teams, and third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless end-to-end success. Will contribute to the overall development of connected strategy. Will support the teams in troubleshooting and resolution of defects. Will need to have a strong background in connected devices and IoT, data management, and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities :

- Responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of the Connected/IoT solutions.

- Works with all the stakeholder teams in an Agile way to ensure timely progress and remove all the blockers as needed.

- Manage the quality of delivery of solutions including working with suppliers within contractual boundaries.

- Builds and maintains close relationship and interaction with all the internal and external stakeholders.

- Responsible for the detailed design of the platform/solution

- Works with the requirements team (Feature/Product Owners) in assimilating requirements.

- Validates the estimates from the development partners and recommends approvals.

- Coordinates the resolution of all the issues.

- Build the roadmap for incremental features and releases of platform/solutions.

- Participate in stakeholder meetings and cross functional team meetings to provide technical input and drive decision-making.

- Define and align teams around the OTA Vision and Strategy.

- Work closely with operations, vehicle team to plan next OTA release.

- Collaborate closely with other teams to stay aligned to customer's vision and strategy.

Skills & Qualifications :

- IoT/Connected experience.

- Experience working with devices on the edge (hardware) for connectivity, telemetry, and data analytics.

- Experience with design, development, and implementation of connected/IoT architecture.

- Experience with designing and developing components focused on reliability and performance.

- Experience utilizing a majority of the following technologies :

a. TCP/IP

b. HTTP

c. MQTT

d. JSON, XML or others

e. CAN Architecture

f. APIs and Microservices

g. Cybersecurity (SSL, TSL certificates)

h. AWS/Azure/GCP certificates

i. C++, Java, Python

Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in a technical field

- 5+ years' experience in the Connected field

- 10+ years' experience in connectivity product management

- Experience with failure mode process and techniques (example: DFMEA, TARA, etc.)

- Experience with rapid prototyping, PoC, and developing of MVP.

- Experience of working with updates and telemetry of connected devices

- Excellent problem solving and communication skills both oral and written.

- Excellent team player with the experience in leading people.

- Well organized, process oriented and focused on coaching team members towards process excellence.

- Strong multi-tasking capabilities in a cross functional setting.

Additional Qualifications :

- Experience with Automotive, Connectivity or Tier 1 supplier.

- Experience with Connectivity/Head Unit and Offboard cloud capabilities.

- Experience with evaluating system and architecture designs.

- Ability to work with a global application development supplier engagement model.

- Ability to hold themselves and others accountable for resolving issues and maintaining project timelines.

- Knowledge of Agile, DevOps & ITIL concepts

- Experience in Connected Vehicle Prior experience working with an Automotive OEM Exposure to OTA (Over the Air) Updates like FOTA, AOTA