JPS Tech Solutions LLC
Morrisville, NC
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Job Description :

Job Title: IoT Solutions Architect Lead Specialist
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IoT Solutions Architect Lead Specialist to design, develop, and implement enterprise-level IoT solutions. This role requires deep expertise in IoT platforms, cloud architecture, sensor integration, connectivity technologies, edge computing, and secure end-to-end data flow. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams to define solution roadmaps, lead technical architecture decisions, and ensure successful delivery of IoT initiatives that support business transformation and operational efficiency.

You will serve as a senior technical leader guiding teams through the full lifecycle of IoT deployments, from requirement analysis and system design to implementation, optimization, and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design scalable IoT system architectures including edge, cloud, data processing, security, and device integration layers.

  • Lead architecture planning, solution blueprinting, and technology evaluations for IoT initiatives.

  • Work with stakeholders to define technical requirements, use cases, and solution scope.

  • Integrate sensors, gateways, firmware, and wireless communication protocols into unified IoT platforms.

  • Drive proof-of-concept development, prototyping, and solution validation.

  • Oversee end-to-end solution deployment including configuration, testing, monitoring, and optimization.

  • Ensure system reliability, performance, data integrity, and security compliance.

  • Collaborate with software development, network, security, manufacturing, and operations teams.

  • Establish architectural standards, best practices, and technical documentation.

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams and solution partners.

  • Support troubleshooting, incident resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Communicate technical designs and presenting concepts to executive leadership and customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in IoT solution architecture, embedded systems, or cloud platform engineering.

  • Strong knowledge of IoT connectivity technologies such as MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, BLE, Zigbee, Modbus, or CAN.

  • Hands-on experience with major IoT platforms such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT, or PTC ThingWorx.

  • Expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, and APIs.

  • Solid experience with edge computing frameworks and device management.

  • Strong background in data pipelines, analytics, telemetry processing, and real-time monitoring.

  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles for IoT systems including device authentication, encryption, and secure communication.

  • Experience integrating hardware devices, sensors, gateways, and industrial control systems.

  • Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or Node.js.

  • Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills.

  • Experience leading large-scale IoT deployment projects and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, or smart infrastructure.

  • Familiarity with digital twin technologies and AI/ML for predictive analytics.

  • IoT-related certifications such as AWS Certified IoT, Azure IoT Developer, or equivalent.

  • Knowledge of industry protocols and standards including OPC-UA, BACnet, or SCADA systems.