Solution Architect

At Jacobs we're embarking on an exciting journey as we initiate the development of our Digital & Data Hub in the heart of Krakow. Our mission is to deliver engineering-driven projects across critical infrastructure sectors, including transportation, rail systems, road construction and maintenance, water management, and environmental monitoring. We focus on solutions that support real-time condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation of largescale physical assets such as roads, rail networks, and retention reservoirs 

We are seeking a Solution Architect who will collaborate closely with our U.S.-based project management and technical leadership teams, while working day-to-day with our engineering teams located primarily in Poland. You will contribute to the design and implementation of cloud architectures, integration layers, and Digital Twin capabilities for largescale data center environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with U.S. stakeholders on global initiatives, leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Cloud and NVIDIA Omniverse APIs, and help shape the next generation of our simulation, monitoring, and visualization platforms. 

We’re looking for a Solution Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong collaboration skills and an understanding of business needs. In this role, you will design new architectures, validate existing ones, provide technology guidance, and ensure that proposed solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives. 

You will work across complex technology landscapes, shaping architectural blueprints that connect multiple applications, data sources, and systems. Expect hands-on involvement: analyzing current environments, defining future state architectures, and collaborating closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders. e value professionals who combine broad technical awareness with the ability to handle detailed engineering work. 

 Responsibilities

• Design high-level system architectures and solution blueprints for Digital Twin platforms built on Azure and the .NET ecosystem

• Architect scalable, secure, and cost optimized cloud solutions using Azure services such as Azure Digital Twins, Event Hub, IoT Hub, Service Bus, Functions, App Services, AKS, and Azure Storage

• Define network topologies and implement security best practices across cloud, data, and integration layers

• Develop integration strategies and design RESTful/GraphQL APIs using .NET and C#, ensuring interoperability, performance, and real-time data flow

• Design microservices based solutions and implement container orchestration for Digital Twin and data processing components

• Define data storage strategies using both relational (SQL) and nonrelational (NoSQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and data modeling for Digital Twin and telemetry workloads

• Define strategies for big data, telemetry ingestion, data warehousing, and data lakes to support analytics, simulation, and AI/ML initiatives

• Explore and integrate AI/ML capabilities into Digital Twin and predictive maintenance scenarios

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for executives and nontechnical stakeholders

Here's what you'll need

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering and system design, including hands-on work with Azure based cloud systems among other technologies
  Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into business language

• Awareness of market trends and developments within the domain focus, with a keen eye on potential impacts

Nice to have

• Implement architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF, or SAFe where applicable 

• Incorporate CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to streamline delivery and environment consistency

We offer: 

• Rewarding employment - full-time employment or a B2B contract with a salary that matches your qualifications

• Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mostly from home

• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM

• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system

• Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break

• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects

• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more

• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms

• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish