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NimberNI

Lead Architect Intelligent Systems & IoT

Nimber is a company focused on Shielded Independence.

Nimber
Portugal only

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We are Nimber - we have entered the advanced technology consulting game. Our goal is to set new rules to put the world where it belongs, in people's hearts.

But what does Nimber mean? In mathematics and game theory, they are numbers with special properties of addition and multiplication. And what we really want is to add value to customers' projects.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Architect for Intelligent Systems to lead the technical strategy, design, and implementation of solutions for our enterprise customers who enable, operate or make use of the Internet of Things (IoT).

This individual will be a technical lead and reference for both internal teams and customers, driving data enablement and AI-driven automation across our solutions for IoT.

Responsabilities

  • Define and evolve modular, scalable, and future-proof architectures for IoT-related solutions. Enable hyperautomation across IoT ecosystems by integrating data, AI, and workflow orchestration into intelligent, event-driven architectures.
  • Select and map the appropriate technology components for architecture and solution requirements. Continuously evaluate and test new technologies, platforms, products, and cloud services when needed.
  • Act as a technical lead and key reference for customers. Define integration architecture with external systems, identifying technical dependencies, risks, and solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in architecture strategies and technology for IoT solutions.
  • Collaborate with business teams to align technical capabilities with monetization strategies.

Tech skills

Must-Have Core Competences

  • Cloud-Native & Distributed Architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform,)
  • Data Platforms & Streaming Data (Data Lakes, SQL and NoSQL, Time-Series DBs, Graph DBs), Mediation (NiFi, Airflow, Pentaho), brokering (Kafka, RabbitMQ, HiveMq) and streaming (Kafka Streams, Flink, Spark Streaming).
  • Data Modeling & Interaction Data modeling and dynamic knowledge representation, graph-based, time-series, relational and hierarchical data models; Data reports, interactive dashboards, graph and maps visualizations.
  • Hyper automation Architecting systems that transform IoT data into actionable insights and automated responses with low latency, integrating AI/ML in process orchestration and workflow engines (e.g., Airflow, Camunda).
  • Security & Compliance Architecture Data encryption (at rest/in transit), IAM, Zero Trust, API Security, GDPR, ISO 27001.

Important-to-Have Context Competences

  • Edge-to-Cloud Architecture Design scalable edge-to-cloud architectures, optimize data flow, and balance edge intelligence vs. centralized processing.
  • IoT Data ExchangeStandards Understanding of data serialization formats for efficient transport and processing (e.g., Protobuf, Avro), familiarity with observability and telemetry frameworks (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus), knowledge of IoT and industrial data exchange protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA, SNMP, Modbus, Profinet).
  • IoT Device Management Secure onboarding, provisioning, edge-to-cloud, multi-vendor interoperability and remote device management;
  • API & Enterprise Integration Designing secure, API-first architectures using event-driven microservices, API-Gateways (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway), and integrations with Enterprise IT systems (ERP, CRM, Supply Chain Management,).
  • Connectivity Knowledge Knowledge of IoT connectivity layers (e.g., 4G/5G connectivity, LPWAN).
  • Cost-Aware & Scalable Thinking Ability to balance performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency across cloud, edge, and hybrid deployments.
  • Operational & Human-Centric Perspective Practical focus in the solution operational feasibility, user adoption and experience.
  • Project & Leadership Experience Leading cross-functional engineering teams, guiding technical decision-making, and ensuring successful delivery in agile environments.

PERSONAL TRAITS

  • 8+ years in software engineering and architecture.
  • Hands-on technical experience in Systems Integration, Data Platforms and/or Intelligent Event-driven solutions. Proficiency in writing & reviewing code, debugging distributed systems, and guiding development teams in best practices
  • Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions for scalable, data-driven architecture and integrate AI-driven automation.
  • Experience with Cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including serverless architecture, hybrid cloud deployments, and cloud cost-optimization strategies.
  • Deep capacity and motivation for leading cross-functional technical teams and mentoring talent.

And what does Nimber expect from you?

  • Be passionate about what you do.
  • That you take the first step using the talent of Accelerated Innovation.
  • That you define the right strategy with the gift of Sensitive Impartiality.
  • That you decide to put into practice the privilege of Shielded Independence daily.

This is our infallible tactic to which we add the rules of the game at Nimber: impartiality, independence, and fairness. All that's missing is you!

Are you ready to win with us?

📩 If you are tired of feeling like just a number, send us your application and come be a Nimber.

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Portugal +/- 0 hours

About Nimber

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Nimber is a company that embodies the principle of Shielded Independence. Based in Portugal, Nimber focuses on providing innovative solutions that help individuals and businesses maintain their autonomy and independence. The company's mission revolves around utilizing technology and services that empower its users to navigate their respective industries with confidence.

As Nimber continues to develop its offerings, further insights may emerge about its specific products or services tailored to various market needs. The essence of 'Shielded Independence' reflects a commitment to creating an environment where users can thrive without barriers. Ultimately, the company's goal is to enhance the quality of life and operational efficiency for its clientele through thoughtful and strategic support.

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