At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative sorting systems and integrate cutting-edge technologies for logistics.
- Company: Join a leading IT services company focused on automation and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics by modernising systems and driving innovation.
- Qualifications: 8-10+ years in solution architecture with hands-on experience in automation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
- Solution Architect with Logistic Domain
- Location
- Brussels
Experience
- 8 to 10+ Years
- Employment Type
- Contract / Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Design end‑to‑end architectures for sorting systems covering automation layers , real‑time control ,
- SCADA ,
IT applications , and integration with enterprise platforms .
- Ensure sorting solutions meet operational needs for throughput, reliability, maintainability, latency, and resilience.
- Define and enforce standards and patterns for
OT–IT integration , including data flows, protocols, security, and lifecycle management.
- Identify opportunities to modernize platforms (e. g., modularization, telemetry, predictive maintenance, digital twins).
- Solution Engineering & Technical Guidance
- Provide hands‑on solution design across
SCADA, PLC/ICS , sorting equipment controllers, APIs, data capture systems, monitoring, and dashboards.
- Review vendor and internal designs to guarantee they meet requirements for safety, uptime, cyber‑security, and operational performance.
- Guide architectural decisions around real‑time data acquisition , event processing, equipment integration, and system decomposition.
- Support the adoption of modern automation concepts (edge computing, modular OT, containerized services where appropriate).
- Collaboration with Operations, Engineering & Infrastructure
- Partner closely with logistics operations , maintenance teams , automation vendors , and
IT infrastructure/security .
- Ensure sorting solutions follow security and network guidelines (ICS segmentation, OT security controls, patching, remote access, etc.).
- Facilitate architecture reviews, solution workshops, and integration/acceptance testing.
- Align with Infra & Ops teams on monitoring , telemetry , backup/restore , versioning, and incident response for OT systems.
- Operational Excellence & Delivery Support
- Support teams during equipment commissioning, operational readiness, go‑live, and hyper‑care.
- Contribute to incident and root cause analysis for sorting systems, identifying long‑term improvements.
- Define and refine runbooks, operational dashboards, alarms/alerts, and real‑time performance KPIs.
- Ensure solutions meet requirements for safety , regulatory compliance , fault tolerance , and business continuity .
- Track emerging trends in automation, logistics systems, industrial Io T, and real‑time operations.
- Promote best practices in modular automation , sensor integration , data-driven operations , and predictive maintenance .
- Coach teams, share knowledge, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across IT and OT.
Experience & Qualifications
- 8–10+ years in solution architecture , industrial automation ,
OT/SCADA systems , real‑time control systems , or complex operational environments .
- Hands‑on experience working with sorting systems , conveyors, robotics, PLCs, SCADA, MES, or similar automation platforms.
- Strong background in systems integration , operational reliability , industrial networks , and/or operations‑heavy environments .
- Experience integrating OT platforms with enterprise IT, data services, APIs, or event‑driven systems.
- Technical Skills
- Solid knowledge of
SCADA systems, PLCs/ICS , industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, etc.).
- Understanding of
OT cyber‑security , segmented industrial networks, access control, and monitoring.
- Experience with real‑time operations, redundancy patterns, failover designs, and latency‑critical architecture.
- Familiarity with IT integration patterns: APIs, microservices, message buses, event streaming, etc.
- Understanding of data ingestion, OEE, telemetry, and operational dashboards.
- Experience with containerization or edge computing is a plus (not mandatory).
- Preferred Skills
- Experience in postal/logistics , manufacturing, warehousing, or 24/7 industrial operations.
- Knowledge of sorting systems, warehouse automation, robotics, or industrial automation lifecycle management.
- Cyber‑security certifications or experience in securing industrial environments.
- Experience with Agile/SAFe environments.
- Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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Solution Architect with Logistic Domain employer: Market Cloud Ltd
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We think you need these skills to ace Solution Architect with Logistic Domain
Solution Architecture
SCADA Systems
PLC/ICS
Industrial Automation
Real-Time Control Systems
Systems Integration
Operational Reliability
