IoT Architect

Kerala Vision; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerala Vision is seeking an IoT Architect to design end-to-end IoT solutions spanning device layers through cloud platforms and applications. You will shape architectures for smart cities, industrial automation, and building management while engaging in commercial discussions.

The role requires strong pre-sales aptitude, the ability to translate complex architectures for stakeholders, and experience in PoCs, RFPs, and proposal development. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to translate complex technical architectures into clear business narratives for C-suite and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in responding to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders including solution write-ups and BOQs.
• Skilled in conducting customer workshops, discovery sessions, and PoC demonstrations.
• Ability to create high-quality architecture diagrams and proposals independently.
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences from NOC engineers to executives.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IoT architectures across device, connectivity, edge, and cloud layers.
• Architect IoT platforms (AWS/Azure/Google IoT Core, ThingsBoard, Bosch IoT Suite).
• Design edge computing architectures (AWS Outposts, Azure IoT Edge, NVIDIA Jetson).
• Develop smart city and IIoT solutions for various industries.
• Ensure OT/IT convergence and security within IoT solutions.

Skills

Pre-sales aptitude

Communication capability

Multi-disciplinary

Team mentoring

Willingness to travel

Tools

AWS IoT Core

Azure IoT Hub

Google Cloud IoT Core

ThingsBoard

Bosch IoT Suite

Job description

Role Overview

The IoT Architect is a broad-spectrum technology strategist who can design end-to-end IoT solutions from the device/sensor layer through connectivity, edge processing, cloud platforms, and application layers. As the ISP transitions to an MSI model, IoT is a key growth vertical spanning smart cities, industrial automation, smart metering, fleet management, healthcare IoT, and building management systems. The ideal candidate has a wide aperture across networking, cloud, data, and security, and can position IoT solutions confidently in commercial discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IoT architectures: device layer, connectivity (LPWAN / NB-IoT / LTE-M / 5G / Wi-Fi 6 / LoRaWAN / Zigbee), edge, and cloud platform
• Architect IoT platforms: AWS IoT Core / Greengrass, Azure IoT Hub / IoT Central, Google Cloud IoT Core, ThingsBoard, or Bosch IoT Suite
• Design edge computing architectures: AWS Outposts / Local Zones, Azure IoT Edge, NVIDIA Jetson platforms for real-time inference
• Develop smart city solution architectures: smart metering, smart lighting, traffic management, waste management, and environmental monitoring
• Architect industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions for manufacturing, oil & gas, utilities, and smart buildings integrating OT/IT convergence via ISA-95/IEC 62443
• Design IoT security frameworks: device identity management (PKI/X.509), TLS/DTLS transport security, OTA update management, and network segmentation
• Position IoT connectivity services leveraging ISP assets (NB-IoT, LTE-M network, eSIM, APN management)
• Support MSI bids: technical solution writing, BoQ for gateways, sensors, platform licences, and integration services
• Maintain broad OEM awareness: Cisco IoT, Huawei IoT, Sierra Wireless, Telit, Advantech, Cradlepoint, and platform vendors
• Conduct market sensing staying current on emerging IoT standards (Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi HaLow, 5G URLLC for IIoT)

Technical Expertise Broad Knowledge Requirements

The IoT Architect role requires broad technology coverage rather than a single deep-stack specialism:

• Connectivity layer: NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth LE — protocol trade-offs and application mapping
• Edge platforms: AWS IoT Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, Balena.io, or equivalent — deployment, container orchestration at edge
• Cloud IoT platforms: device registry, message brokering (MQTT/AMQP/HTTP), time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, Azure ADX)
• Data analytics: stream processing (Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Azure Event Hubs), batch analytics, and BI dashboarding (Grafana, Power BI, Tableau)
• AI/ML at edge: TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, or NVIDIA Triton inference — awareness of on-device ML for anomaly detection
• Security: PKI for device identity, FIPS 140-2, CVE awareness for embedded systems, IEC 62443 for IC/SCADA environments
• Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP, LwM2M, OPC-UA — strengths and appropriate use cases

Pre-Sales & Communication Skills

Candidates must demonstrate strong pre-sales aptitude and communication capability:

• Ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear, compelling business narratives for C-suite and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in responding to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders — including solution write-ups, BOQs, and commercial inputs
• Skilled in conducting customer workshops, discovery sessions, and proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations
• Ability to create high-quality solution presentations, architecture diagrams, and proposals independently
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences — from NOC engineers to CTO/CIO level executives
• Strong written English for proposal and documentation; proficiency in MS Office / Visio / draw.io
• Active listening skills to identify unstated customer pain points and shape solutions accordingly
• Experience working alongside sales teams in deal pursuit, customer engagement, and solution shaping

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Self-driven professional with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Collaborative team player who can mentor junior engineers and guide solution reviews
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, partner offices, and OEM briefings as required
• Intellectual curiosity — stays updated with emerging technologies and market trends
• Ability to engage with OEM vendor teams (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, ZTE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.) for deal support and design validation