SCADA Аrchitect for Scada development team, #39794

As a SCADA Architect at ELEKS, your primary responsibilities will include designing and optimizing the architecture for our SCADA systems, specifically focusing on the development of the second version for a renewable energy client. You will be required to collaborate with the team to scope, customize, and implement solutions that fit the unique needs of wind and solar energy projects. Additionally, your role will involve strategic consultation on system migration and optimization, ensuring we leverage your extensive knowledge in SCADA platforms.

To qualify for the SCADA Architect position at ELEKS, you should have at least 7 years of experience in SCADA systems, particularly 4 years focusing on platforms like Ignition. A strong background in system architecture, experience with SQL or time-series databases, and knowledge of renewable energy sources are critical. You should also possess excellent communication skills in English, along with the ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the rapidly changing energy sector.

At ELEKS, the SCADA Architect will primarily work on projects related to renewable energy, including wind and solar energy systems. The ongoing projects will involve creating a second version of a SCADA system tailored to our client’s specifications, which means the architect will be instrumental in both innovative design and practical implementation to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.

As a SCADA Architect at ELEKS, familiarity with Ignition by Inductive Automation is essential, as is a deep understanding of system architecture related to SCADA systems for renewable energy applications. Knowledge of Java, microservice architectures, SQL, and experience with cloud and hybrid SCADA deployments will greatly benefit your role. Familiarity with real-time data integration and energy markets in the Baltic or Eastern European regions can also enhance your effectiveness.

ELEKS is committed to the professional development of its employees, including SCADA Architects. You can expect close cooperation with your team and clients, access to challenging tasks, and opportunities for competence development. Our dynamic environment encourages learning and adaptation to new technologies, ensuring you will remain at the forefront of innovations in the renewable energy sector.

When answering this question, focus on your years of experience, specific SCADA platforms you've worked with, and critical projects you've overseen. Use examples to illustrate your contributions and the impact of your work on specific projects, such as efficiency improvements or successful implementations.

Discuss your design process, including how you gather requirements, assess client needs, and incorporate best practices. Mention any methodologies you follow for structuring your designs and how you ensure scalability and flexibility for future updates or changes.

Explain the steps you take to ensure SCADA systems are optimized for performance. Include specific strategies such as reviewing current architectures, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions that improve reliability and efficiency.

Highlight your familiarity and involvement with renewable energy systems like wind and solar. Discuss specific projects you've supported or participated in, including your role and any innovative solutions you helped implement.

Talk about the communication tools and practices you use to stay connected with your team. Emphasize your ability to proactively engage with colleagues and clients and your approach to ensuring smooth project progress in a remote environment.

Mention specific challenges you've encountered and how you addressed them. This may include technical obstacles, communication issues, or changes in project scope. Discuss lessons learned and how they've informed your approach to future projects.

Provide a brief overview of a SCADA project you led, detailing your responsibilities, the project's objectives, and the outcomes. Focus on measurable successes that resulted from your leadership or technical contributions.

Outline your understanding of industry regulations and best practices related to SCADA systems. Discuss your experience in implementing these standards within your projects and how you ensure ongoing compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Discuss your familiarity with real-time data integration techniques and tools you've utilized. Highlight specific projects where data integration was crucial to system performance and how your efforts impacted overall success.

Share your insights on emerging trends like cloud-based solutions, IoT integration, and advancements in data analytics. Discuss how these trends could be leveraged to improve SCADA system design and functionalities in the renewable energy sector.