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Senior System Architect

ABB Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 09 Sep 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $140k - $180k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional
  • German: Basic

Position

About the job
Join B&R Automation, a member of the ABB Group, and take the next step in your career as you contribute to the transformation of society and industry towards a more productive and sustainable future. This role offers the opportunity to work in a global team and promotes diversity and inclusion across all areas.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a cohesive software and system ecosystem that includes an IDE, runtime environment for industrial real-time devices, and a digital platform.
  • Collaborate closely with product teams (hardware and software) to ensure seamless integration of all components, enhancing usability and system performance.
  • Define and enforce best practices in software architecture and design, firmware development, and system architecture to meet non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Apply scalable agile methods to facilitate collaborative and efficient team environments to ensure timely delivery of integrated solutions.
  • Work with stakeholders from various areas to gather and validate requirements, ensuring that the software ecosystem meets diverse needs.
  • Lead technology decision-making processes for each product and the entire product portfolio, aligning them with overarching business objectives and technology standards.
  • Stay updated on new technologies and methods that could benefit the ecosystem, driving continuous innovation and improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15-20 years of experience in software architecture, system design, system architecture, and embedded software development, with a comprehensive understanding of IDEs, runtime environments, and digital platforms.
  • Proven ability to integrate complex software products into coherent ecosystems with a focus on usability and performance optimization.
  • Strong background in industrial automation, machine engineering, or manufacturing, with hands-on technical experience in developing necessary system/software architectures for modern automation solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling the presentation of technical concepts to non-technical audiences and convincing stakeholders in a matrix organization.
  • Familiarity with modern software development tools, languages, and frameworks, along with a willingness to stay informed about industry trends and innovations.
  • Excellent written and presentation skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

About B&R Automation
B&R Automation, part of the ABB Group, provides a dynamic and challenging work environment with personalized onboarding. Working in agile teams, you have the chance to actively contribute ideas and advance projects. We offer flexible working hours, options for working from home, and numerous employee benefits that promote a balanced work-life dynamic, including tailored training programs and various company perks.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About ABB

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.