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February 11th

Technical Architect

To support our mission of advancing renewable energy through cutting-edge technology, we’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect to help us build our newest product Farsight®. This role involves defining and overseeing the architecture of systems that interface with OPC (UA, DA) and similar protocols, ensuring seamless data collection, processing, and storage in a cloud-native environment. If you have a strong background in industrial data systems and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you!

**What You'll Do**

  • Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data collection systems for industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)

  • Define system requirements, architecture patterns, and best practices for integrating with cloud environments, especially AWS

  • Lead the selection and implementation of data streaming and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka)

  • Oversee the design and optimization of time-series data storage using TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs

  • Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system capabilities

  • Ensure the architecture complies with industry standards, data security, and privacy regulations

**About you**

  • Smart and gets things done

  • You have 8+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with at least 5 years focusing on cloud-based industrial data systems

  • You bring expertise in OPC (UA, DA) and are familiar with other industrial communication protocols like Modbus and MQTT

  • You are proficient in data streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka and time-series databases like TimescaleDB. You possess advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database scaling

  • You are located in or have a 4-hour overlap with CET (-4 to +4) time zones.

  • You’re eligible to obtain a visa and can travel to Italy within three months of hiring

**Why Join BaxEnergy?**

  • Be part of a team driving innovation in the renewable energy sector through advanced technology

  • Join a remote-first organization that values inclusivity, technical excellence, and work-life balance

  • Enjoy a competitive salary, over 30 days of paid vacation, and comprehensive sick leave

  • Participate in annual retreats with paid travel arrangements to connect with colleagues in person

  • Receive paid hardware and tools to excel in your role