Technical Architect – IoT, Gateway & Cloud

Softdel and Software AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Softdel and Software AG is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of IoT, Gateway, and Cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in AWS and Azure, full-stack development, microservices, and DevOps.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, ensuring the compliance and security of enterprise-grade systems while mentoring development teams.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in technical architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of IoT solutions.
• Define secure and scalable cloud architectures.
• Act as a technical mentor for development teams.

Skills

AWS & Azure

IoT architecture

Node.js

React

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, E&TC, Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

HTML, CSS

Job description

Designation: Technical Architect

Skills: IoT, Gateway & Cloud

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, E&TC, Mechanical or equivalent.

Location: Pune

Experience: 4 - 6 Years

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical direction of IoT, Gateway, and Cloud-based platforms. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in AWS and Azure, full-stack development, microservices, and DevOps, along with ownership of security, compliance, and scalability across enterprise-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Define end-to-end system architecture for IoT solutions including Devices, Gateways, Cloud, and Web/Mobile Applications
• Design scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures on AWS and Azure
• Lead microservices-based architecture design and API strategy
• Define data flow, communication protocols, and integration patterns (MQTT, REST, WebSockets)

IoT & Gateway

• Architect IoT device and gateway solutions, including device provisioning, connectivity, and lifecycle management
• Experience with Gateway software design, configuration management, OTA updates, and edge processing
• Ensure reliable cloud-to-device and device-to-cloud communication

Cloud & Backend

• Design and review backend services using Node.js (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Architect event-driven and serverless solutions where applicable
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Define logging, monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies

Full Stack & Frontend

• Guide architecture and best practices for React and Angular applications
• Ensure secure and performant API integration between frontend and backend
• Enforce standards for reusable UI components and state management

DevOps & CI/CD

• Define DevOps architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Ensure automated testing, security scanning, and release governance

Security & Compliance

• Architect systems compliant with GDPR and ISO 27001 standards
• Define secure coding practices, data encryption (at rest & in transit), and access control
• Review security posture, threat models, and compliance audits
• Experienced in implementing secure development methodologies, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data and systems integrity.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical mentor for development teams
• Review design documents, code, and architectural decisions
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and Business stakeholders
• Drive technical decision-making and resolve complex architectural challenges

Required Technical Skills

Cloud & IoT

• AWS & Azure (Strong Hands-on)
• IoT architecture, gateways, device communication
• MQTT, REST, WebSockets

Backend & Full Stack

• Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Microservices architecture
• RESTful APIs, event-driven systems

Frontend

• React, Angular
• Modern HTML, CSS, responsive design principles

DevOps

• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)

Security & Compliance

• GDPR implementation experience
• ISO 27001 awareness and practical application
• Secure architecture and data protection

Nice to Have

• Experience with edge computing and offline-first architectures
• Cloud certifications (AWS / Azure Architect)
• Experience in industrial IoT, smart devices, or connected systems
• Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and lead complex systems
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution mindset
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities