Platform Architect

• Drive the development and implementation of the future architecture for our Digital Manufacturing platform, with a focus on integrating the digital thread across R&D, Engineering Design and Simulation, and Operations.
• Translate business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint, documenting all solution architecture design and analysis work.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and sustainable architectural solutions.
• Participate in the technical board, architecture review board, and cybersecurity reviews to secure architectural compliance.
• Support product managers in end-of-life product decisions to maintain, refresh, or retire services or systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information.
• Collaborate with the extended EA (Enterprise Architecture) community monitoring micro- and macro trends in EA as well as global currents, including technological disruptions.
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions leveraging leading market providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) to optimize manufacturing processes and enable near real-time decision-making.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and tools to support our digital manufacturing initiatives, considering factors such as performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Champion the concept of the digital thread, ensuring that data flows seamlessly throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, from product design to production to end-of-life.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in digital manufacturing, cloud computing, edge computing, and the digital thread, and assess their potential impact on our operations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience working as a Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or similar role in digital manufacturing, preferably within the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Strong background in IT/OT operations with a deep understanding of core systems and technologies such as PIMS, MES, OEE, MMS, CAD, CAE, EDM, DCS, IIoT, LIMS, among others.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions using AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Excellent understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
• Education & Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis, or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or cloud development.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0 concepts, and production workflows.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms, and processing environments.
• Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.
• Good understanding of product management, agile principles, and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.
• Experience working in a relevant industry is helpful but not required.
• Experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences.

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Portuguese base pay reasonably expected for this role is 68 000€ to 85 000€, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world's most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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