Senior Technology Specialist - IIoT Architect

The Digital & Technology Team (D&T) is an integral division of HEINEKEN Global Shared Services Center. We are committed to making Heineken the most connected brewery. That includes digitalizing and integrating our processes, ensuring best-in-class technology, and embedding a data-driven culture. By joining us you will work in one of the most dynamic and innovative teams and have a direct impact on building the future of Heineken!

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We are seeking an experienced Connected Worker Architect to lead the design and architecture of our product solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of product development, ensuring that our products are not only technically sound but also align with business objectives and market needs. The Product Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and design, to drive the successful execution of product strategies and ensure the scalability, security, and performance of the IIoT digital products.
 

Your responsibilities would include:

· collaborating with Domain and Enterprise Architect on the solution design to ensure it conforms to the overall architectural vision and technical roadmap

· collaborating with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions, creating high-level architecture diagrams and detailed design specifications

· collaborating with UX/UI designers to ensure that product designs are both user-friendly and technically viable

· conducting continuous improvement analysis on existing application architectures and identifying architectural optimization

· leading the architectural design and technical strategy for product development, ensuring that all solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals

· guiding technology adoption, helping the team make informed decisions on tools, frameworks, and platforms

· ensuring that products are designed with security best practices in mind, mitigating potential vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

· working with security teams to implement and maintain secure architectures that protect user data and product integrity.

You are a good candidate if you have:

· proven track record in the manufacturing IT environment

· experience with safety, maintenance and continuous improvement processes in a manufacturing environment

· understanding of (batch) manufacturing modelling-, integration-, and security standards, primarily: ISA88/95/99

· experience with large-scale systems and high-traffic applications

· familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools

· proficiency in AWS cloud services and experience with microservices architecture, API design, and data management

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certifications

· experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data technologies

· extensive experience in software architecture, with a strong background in both front-end and back-end technologies

· strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation tools

· proficiency in English (at least B2 level).

You are a perfect fit if you also have:

· in-depth understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, DORA)

· experience designing secure systems that protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance.

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