Digital System Architect

Description

Digital System Architects design, implement, and maintain Hitachi Energy Grid e-Motion eMobility's digital and software systems throughout their lifecycle. This multidisciplinary role encompasses control software, cybersecurity, system design & performance, and quality engineering.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Management

• Develop digital products, software architectures and system products to meet business and technical requirements.
• Maintain and refine software architecture and related subcomponents.
• Monitor software performance and identify issues in performance, security, and quality.
• Oversee technical aspects of software systems, system products and ensure alignment with stakeholders.
• Stay updated on digital technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Collaborate across teams for software development, product development and integration.

Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software systems.

Safety, Security and Availability

• Design and enhance cybersecurity measures and frameworks.
• Design functional safety concepts for system products consisting of Software & Hardware.
• Design and enhance concepts for software measures and frameworks.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure optimal software performance.

Performance Monitoring

• Test application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with development teams on solutions.
• Recommend tools, technologies, and processes to enhance software performance and efficiency.
• Conduct regular system checks such as DFMEAs, performance KPI reviews, reliability analysis to ensure optimal performance & system effectiveness.
• Optimize software configurations to maximize efficiency and reliability.

Required Competencies

• A Master's degree (MS) or higher in an Engineering domain.
• Demonstrated working experience over several years in designing systems and technical management.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills necessary for collaboration with team members, internal and external stakeholders, including vendors. A highly organized individual in terms of communication, documentation, and problem-solving.
• A strong team player who is adept at leading technical discussions.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Proficient in programming languages and architecture best practices relevant to application and system software. Familiarity and practical experience with the product, software, and hardware development lifecycle.