Solution Architect

Thales; Firenze; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology firm in Firenze is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to design optimal solutions for complex projects. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in managing system integration projects and a deep understanding of both technical and customer requirements. Fluency in Italian and English is essential. The role offers a hybrid working model and involves international collaboration.

Competenze

• Minimum 8 years of experience designing complex solutions.
• Knowledgeable about architecture frameworks and modeling tools.
• Availability to travel is required.

Mansioni

• Identify and analyze requirements to define architecture.
• Participate in planning and high-level design of solutions.
• Ensure coordination among technical teams.

Conoscenze

System Engineering disciplines

Managing customer relationships

Interfacing with international teams

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Experience in virtualized architectures

Experience in communication systems

Experience in signaling systems

Experience in video communication systems

Knowledge of cybersecurity

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations worldwide, our work advances digital transformation and technology. From our multicultural organization to our sustainable and innovative work methods, there’s something for everyone. And that’s where you come in.

Firenze, Italy (Hybrid)

Solution Architect

The Solution Architect, with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, is responsible for designing optimal solutions that meet customer needs and constraints such as costs, norms, cybersecurity, manufacturability, serviceability, and reuse.

The architect should be knowledgeable about architecture frameworks, modeling tools, and methods, with a sufficient understanding of business context to prioritize design constraints and drivers.

Main activities

• Identify and analyze requirements (Contractual and System Requirements phase), define architecture, allocate requirements to system components, and define interfaces between components.
• Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of solutions; explore alternatives.
• Define architecture, subsystems, and their interfaces.
• Develop solutions during System Design and Development phases, including system integration, verification, validation, and qualification (System Integration and Acceptance phases).
• Produce Migration Plans when required, identifying constraints and priorities.
• Create system documents and review product specifications/architectures.
• Define, explore, and support implementation of enablers.
• Support technological and engineering aspects for bids and projects.
• Oversee solution integrity with the Configuration Manager.
• Provide support for deployment, installation, and site acceptance activities.
• Ensure coordination and communication among various technical teams and facilitate a smooth transition to the "Installation and Commissioning" organization.
• Coordinate with the technical Customer Counterpart according to contractual requirements.
• Participate in program and project meetings (internal and external) with customers, subcontractors, and other entities as scheduled or requested.
• Support technical discussions with vendors and subcontractors.
• Apply quality procedures and HSE instructions correctly.
• Propose variation requests to SEM/PM for customer submission.
• Assist the Purchasing Department in defining subcontracts and standard clauses for SubContract Agreements and Purchase Orders.

Skills and experience

• Knowledge of System Engineering disciplines and processes.
• Experience in managing customer and supplier relationships.
• Ability to interface with people in an international context.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience designing complex solutions for System Integration Projects.
• Availability to travel.
• Experience in design, integration, and validation of systems such as:
• Virtualized architectures (hardware, hypervisor, software).
• Operational Control Centers.
• Communication Systems (fiber optics, IP networking, security, PABX, VoIP, WLAN, TETRA, LTE, structured cabling, public address systems).
• Tramway Signaling Systems.
• Video Communication Systems (displays, passenger info, broadcasting, TV systems).
• Security Systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, recording, fire systems).
• SCADA, environmental control, building management, and information systems.

Additional competencies appreciated:

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and information security (firewalling, access control, packet inspection, intruder detection).

Hitachi Rail values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.