Senior Solution Architect - IT/OT

Capgemini Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning platforms

Employee networks

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in the United Kingdom seeks an OT/IT Solution Architect to bridge OT and IT through integrated solutions using Digital Twins, IoT, and industry protocols. You will design architectures, select cloud services on Azure/AWS, and automate tasks with Python scripts and VMs.

Lead complex projects across Engineering, Operations, OT and IT, while keeping pace with Industry 4.0 trends. Collaboration across departments and a focus on security and digital transformation are key.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture within engineering, OT, manufacturing or telecommunications environments.
• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, analytics, AR/VR, asset tracking, cyber security, digital twins, digital control towers).
• Ability to lead complex projects through lifecycle from requirements to handover/knowledge transfer.
• Experience in large-scale organisations; teamwork, organisation and time management.
• Experience in business transformation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of Industrial Automation and control systems.
• Expertise in OT network protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated OT solutions using Digital Twins, IoT and industrial protocols.
• Select and configure Azure or AWS services based on project requirements.
• Develop and implement Python scripts and Virtual Machines to automate tasks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, OT and IT to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Stay current with OT/IT convergence and emerging technologies.

Skills

IoT

Python

Azure

AWS

Digital Twins

OT/IT convergence

Cyber security

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Modbus

Profinet

Profibus

OPC UA

MQTT

Azure

AWS

Python scripting

Job description

Your role

Are you a tech‑savvy problem solver with a passion for bridging the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT)? If so, this exciting opportunity for an OT/IT Solution Architect might be perfect for you.

• Designing and architect integrated OT solutions, utilizing technologies like Digital Twins, IoT applications, and Industrial Protocols (OPC UA, MQTT)
• Select and configure appropriate Azure or AWS services based on project requirements
• Develop and implement Python scripts and Virtual Machines to automate tasks and optimize processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments (Engineering, Operations, OT, IT) to understand business needs and ensure technical solutions align with strategic goals
• Stay current with the latest advancements in OT/IT convergence and emerging technologies

Your profile

• Strong experience performing a solution architecture role within an engineering, OT, manufacturing or telecommunications environment
• Strong knowledge and application of Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, analytics, AR/VR, asset tracking solutions, cyber security, digital twins, digital control towers, etc.
• Technically leading complex projects throughout their complete lifecycle from requirements capture to handover and knowledge transfer
• Experience of working within a large-scale organisation, able to work as part of a team, excellent organisational and time keeping skills, strong written and verbal skills
• Experience in business transformation projects
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of Industrial Automation and control systems
• Expertise in OT network protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, OPC UA, MQTT)
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

Make it real - what does it mean for you?

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion such as OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini Disability Confident Employer

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment for everyone.