Digital twin platform - solution architect

Job Description : We are seeking a Solution Architect with strong experience in Digital Twin architectures to design and deliver a robust, scalable, and secure technical framework that serves as the blueprint for a next-generation Digital Twin platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep architectural expertise with hands-on knowledge of cloud technologies (preferably Azure) and open-source ecosystems. This role involves close collaboration with data engineers, platform developers, and product teams to ensure the architecture evolves seamlessly beyond the MVP phase. Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design & Strategy o Design the “Meta Twin” database schema and establish a universal coordinate system to serve as the single source of truth for the platform. o Develop a comprehensive technical architecture encompassing system components, services, and data flow. o Map the end-to-end data lifecycle — from data ingestion and processing to visualization and API consumption. o Define architectural standards and patterns ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Technology Selection & Implementation o Identify and recommend the optimal cloud technology stack (preferably Azure) aligned with business and technical requirements. o Evaluate and integrate open-source solutions where feasible to enhance flexibility and cost efficiency.o Oversee integration across cloud services, data stores, messaging queues, and APIs.
• Documentation & Delivery o Deliver a Comprehensive Technical Architecture Diagram illustrating all components, interactions, and dependencies. o Create a Technical Specification Document detailing data models, API contracts, and component-level designs. o Ensure all designs adhere to security, compliance, and data governance standards.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management o Work closely with cross-functional teams (Data Engineering, Dev Ops, AI / ML, and Product Management) to align architecture with functional goals. o Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle. o Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications
• 12+ years of overall experience in software architecture, with at least 3+ years in designing cloud-based or Digital Twin solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Cloud Services (Data Factory, Cosmos DB, Event Hubs, Azure Digital Twins, Functions, etc.).
• Expertise in data modeling, API design, and event-driven / microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of Io T frameworks, data streaming, and real-time analytics.
• Hands-on experience with open-source technologies such as Kafka, Postgre SQL, and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proven experience in developing architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and reference implementations.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, and scalability principles for enterprisegrade systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on Digital Twin, Simulation, or Industrial Io T platforms.
• Exposure to AI / ML integration within data-driven architectures.
• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent) are a plus