System Architect

Join TALPA Solutions, where we use cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the way industries predict and analyse equipment performance. As a leader in providing predictive analytics for fixed and mobile assets, we cover a wide range of industries including mining, construction, and logistics. Our platform integrates real-time and historical data to generate valuable insights and improve machine performance for our clients. Come be a part of a team that's not afraid to push boundaries and have some fun while we do it

The System Architect will have a lighthouse role and will work closely with both product and development teams. They will need to understand the business and product goals and guide the teams during the implementation from a holistic point of view. There is the need to constantly stay up to date with the latest technology trends in the relevant fields to make future-proof decisions. The system architect will use a very structured and methodological approach to compare different options and objectify the decisions made. They have a balancing role between the interests of different teams and stakeholders and lead the teams of component experts discussing design options. They will introduce proper tooling and processes to assure process quality during the design work.

**Your mission**:

- Lead and guide the different Talpa component architects and developers to create a consistent and well-aligned overall system architecture
- Understand future business, customer and product requirements and derive respective technological and architectural implications
- Create and implement proper processes for architectural documentation, planning and change management
- Be the owner of the technology & architecture roadmap
- Support training and upskilling of developers and other experts
- Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and incorporate respective insights into the technology roadmap
- Balance activities like discovery/innovation; features development and resolution of technical dept
- Balance the interests of the different stakeholders and moderate respective discussions

**Your profile**:

- Firm methodology skillset relating to system architecture and design, particularly regarding software development (comprising e.g. requirement management, system modelling, diagramming & documentation, and structured design decisions)
- Knowledge of respective models and approaches, e.g. architectural design patterns, frameworks & styles like microservices, layered architecture, event-driven architecture
- General knowledge of current languages and tech stacks for conducting discussions with developers and other experts (for Talpa, anything relating to IoT, big data as well as ML/AI is a big plus)
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and their architectural principles, as containerization and orchestration tools (like Docker & Kubernetes), database systems (SQL, NoSQL, graph databases) as well as data integration, ETL, and data pipelines
- Understanding of cybersecurity and secure coding principles
- Strong soft skills in communication, leadership, problem solving and negotiation

Nice to have:

- Experience in edge computing and embedded software
- Experience in Project and workflow management (classical, hybrid, agile)
- Knowledge of innovation and creativity methods
- Knowledge of quality and related standards (e.g. ISO27001)
- Experience in data analysis and data science
- Knowledge of UX/UI and lean start-up
- Having worked in the fields of heavy industry/equipment, vehicle data transfer/bus systems/ logging/telemetry, equipment as a service and other domains relating to TALPA's business

**Why us?**

TALPA is a value-driven organization, and we are excited about what we do. Trustworthiness, Accuracy, Leadership, Passion, and Accountability
- these are our values. If they are your guiding compass, you will fit right in We’re flexible, honest, hardworking, and collaborative. As a team, we bring our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences together. We support and challenge one another to bring out the best in each of us, and we might even have a little fun along the way. We care about you. Here is a glimpse of what makes life at talpasolutions special:

- Our culture is diverse and inclusive. We are one team with many voices.
- Agile performance: You actively participate in setting your challenges and goals via objectives and key results. Your lead continuously provides feedback and coaches you in dedicated sessions.
- €1200 training budget for training courses of your choice, such as conferences (national or abroad), online learning platforms, etc.
- We believe in trust. You know how you operate at your best. Free choice of hardware and operating system and flexible working hours and unlimited vacation policy are some ways how we will support you.
- We want your life to be hassle-free. That’s why you will find free food & drinks in our kitchen.
- We have a fully-equipped in-