Integrated Solutions Architect - Luminator Technology Group
Plano, TX
About the Job
| Department: Executive | Job Status: Full-time |
| FLSA Status: Exempt | Reports To: Chief Product Officer |
| Division: LMT | Amount of Travel Required: up to 20% |
| Work Schedule: M-F | Positions Supervised: 0 |
Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.
Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Integrated Solutions Architect role to join our growing and dynamic Executive Team where you will have a significant impact on the direction and success of our company's product ecosystem and market position. The strategies and initiatives developed will have long-lasting implications for our innovation pathway and business growth. The role involves handling complex challenges in integrating and advancing technology within our product range, requiring a high degree of technical proficiency and strategic thinking.
The successful Integrated Solutions Architect candidate will be part of a team working to expand a strong and proven concept that has solid growth potential, with the opportunity to create substantial shareholder value. You will be responsible for delivering HW and SW solutions to the public transit space. The primary focus is on developing integrated solutions that seamlessly connect our current and future products into a cohesive platform. This role plays a key role in evolving the business from a traditional single product-based model to an innovative, interconnected ecosystem, integrating advanced hardware, SaaS technology, integration, operations, and monitoring capabilities. The Integrated Solutions Architect assists in the definition of a "Connected Platform" strategy, integrating various products into a unified solution. The Integrated Solutions Architect will conceptualize and implement strategies for connected devices and systems, ensuring seamless integration and robust functionality through advanced technology (hardware, software, and connectivity) and open interfaces. The role demands staying abreast of industry trends in IoT, networking, system integration, and smart technology, applying this knowledge to LTG’s innovation agenda. This includes understanding and working to address the evolving needs of our industry and customers.
Why Work at Luminator?
Luminator fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and professional development. We offer a competitive total compensation package, a generous vacation and sick leave plan, plus 10 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Luminator offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k options. With a commitment to excellence, our company offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and supportive workplace, ensuring your career flourishes as our organization grows.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge the organization effectively, resolve problems, and willing to provide a hands-on approach in finding solutions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.
- Strategic Solution Integration:
- Independently plan and design of hardware and software components into a unified solution platform.
- Develop innovative strategies to enhance the functionality and interoperability of our product ecosystem.
- Connected Platform Development:
- Design the Connected Platform, aligning it with our strategic goals and customer needs.
- Architect solutions that seamlessly integrate across multiple platforms, systems, and applications.
- Focus on creating a platform that offers seamless integration, advanced connectivity, and an improved user experience.
- Operational Efficiency and SaaS Transition:
- Guide the transition from up-front pricing models towards a recurring revenue model. This includes models such as SaaS, HaaS, and leasing/subscription options that align with our strategic objectives.
- System Integration and Standardization:
- Ensure our solutions are designed for seamless integration with diverse systems and technologies. Work to address evolving standards i.e. IPXPT, C2V.
- Advocate for and maintain standardization and interoperability to ensure compatibility and efficiency across our product range.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to bring solutions from conception to implementation.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and understandably.
- Scalability and Performance Optimization:
- Design solutions with scalability in mind, considering future growth and evolving business needs.
- Identify and implement performance optimization strategies for integrated solutions.
- Security and Compliance:
- Integrate robust security measures into solutions, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards.
- Stay updated on security best practices and proactively address potential vulnerabilities.
- Other job duties as required.
The Integrated Solutions Architect will be an experienced, operationally oriented professional who can successfully lead as a very hands-on Integrated Solutions Architect to scale for additional growth and maximize potential.
This professional will possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field strongly desired.
- 10+ years in engineering leadership, with a proven track record in IoT, SaaS, and software development.
- Expertise in integrating diverse hardware and software systems into cohesive solutions.
- Experience in transitions to SaaS models and implementing efficient engineering practices.
- Proficient in networking, software stacks, and IoT technologies and their application in integrated solutions.
- Industry certifications related to enterprise architecture and integration.
- Ability to develop and execute complex technical strategies that align with industry trends and organizational objectives.
- Capable of independently managing comprehensive solution integration projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications is required, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
The Integrated Solutions Architect will prioritize and broadly execute the following:
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.
Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.
All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.
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