Technical Architect - Multiple Teams

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Own the end-to-end solution architecture across business orchestration, warehouse execution, subsystem execution, real-time controls, UI standards, observability, and infrastructure concerns.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Define the modular platform blueprint using domain-driven design, clear bounded contexts, stable APIs, and independently deployable services.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Lead architectural decisions for Java and Spring Boot modernization, including migration from legacy Java technologies and reduction of technical debt.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Define integration patterns between ERP/business systems, warehouse workflows, robotic subsystems, PLCs, Edge applications, HMI solutions, and the data-acquisition platform.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Establish non-functional requirements for availability, scalability, latency, resilience, cybersecurity, maintainability, supportability, and upgradeability.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Shape the service-based foundation, security architecture, CI/CD enablers, deployment topology, and runtime standards with the DevSecOps Lead.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Provide architecture for KUKA-based robotic applications, controls interfaces, transport execution, safety-related integration, and rollout to product lines such as pallet ASRS.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Guide data architecture for operational insights, KPI consumption, customer pilots, and compliant platform rollout.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Produce architecture views, decision records, interface contracts, reference implementations, and modernization roadmaps.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Chair design reviews and ensure that implementation teams conform to agreed principles without blocking pragmatic delivery.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Evaluate technology choices and proof-of-concepts, identifying risks, dependencies, and migration paths.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Mentor technical leads and developers and communicate complex trade-offs to product, delivery, operations, and business stakeholders.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#79c0ff;"><strong>#Required experience and capabilities</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Minimum 12 years of software-engineering experience, including at least 4 years in a solution, software, or platform architecture role for distributed, industrial, automation, logistics, or similarly complex systems.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Strong hands-on knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, REST/event-driven integration, modular architecture, and service decomposition.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Demonstrated experience modernizing a large legacy platform through incremental releases rather than a single cutover.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Strong understanding of cloud/on-premises or hybrid deployment, containers, CI/CD, observability, identity, secrets, and secure software design.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Experience designing highly available systems that interact with equipment, PLCs, robotic controllers, or other operational technology is highly desirable.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Working knowledge of Edge computing, web HMI, data platforms, and operational analytics.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Ability to make and document architecture decisions, facilitate cross-team alignment, and balance roadmap goals with delivery constraints.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Excellent written and verbal communication with both engineering and senior stakeholders.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#79c0ff;"><strong>## Core technical skills</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, messaging, and event-driven architecture</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Microservices, modular monoliths, domain-driven design, and API governance</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Distributed systems, integration patterns, high availability, and resilience</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Containers, CI/CD, observability, identity and access management, and secure architecture</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> SQL/data modelling, operational data platforms, Edge computing, and web HMI concepts</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Warehouse execution, robotic systems, PLC/control integration, and industrial automation concepts</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Architecture modelling, technical roadmaps, interface specifications, and architecture decision records</span></p><p><br><span style="color:#79c0ff;"><strong>## Success measures</strong></span></p><p><br> </p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> A coherent and approved target architecture with actionable transition states.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Reduced coupling and technical debt while preserving operational continuity.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Consistent interfaces and non-functional standards across workstreams.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Architecture risks identified early and resolved before they affect pilots or releases.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Successful adoption of the platform across robotic and warehouse product lines.</span></p><p><br> </p><p><span style="color:#79c0ff;"><strong>## Preferred qualifications</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Experience in warehouse automation, material handling, robotics, industrial controls, or safety-related systems.</span></p><p><span style="color:#ffa657;">-</span><span style="color:#bbbebf;"> Architecture or cloud certification is beneficial but not a substitute for relevant delivery experience.</span></p><p> </p><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p> </p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><br><br>