About Us:At NIUKO Technologies, we deliver Industry 4.0 and digital transformation solutions forpharmaceutical manufacturing organizations. Our mission is to drive impactful digitaltransformation, empowering clients with innovative solutions that redefine manufacturingexcellence by bridging data from the plant floor to business and cloud systems.Role Overview:Come work with our dynamic team to solve the IT/OT challenges of top-tierpharmaceutical manufacturing organizations!NIUKO is seeking a Solution Architect with a passion for digital transformationtechnologies and a drive for innovation. The Solution Architect will design and implementscalable technology solutions that align with the business objectives of our clients. Thisrole requires deep technical expertise, passion for technology, and strong collaborationskills, with a focus on large pharmaceutical customers and complex data managementneeds. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Responsibilities:Client Collaboration and Requirements Analysis: Partner with clients tounderstand and translate their business requirements into innovative and scalabletechnology solutions. Leverage deep industry expertise to ensure that allimplementations are aligned with both strategic business objectives andoperational goals.Technical Architecture and Infrastructure Design: Collaborate with the internaltechnical team to design and implement robust, secure, and scalablearchitectures that efficiently collect, extract, analyze, and deliver insights fromcritical manufacturing data. Apply principles of system integration, cloudcomputing, and cybersecurity best practices to create infrastructure that supportshigh availability, redundancy, and future growth.Emerging Technologies: Continuously research and evaluate emergingtechnologies and software tools to ensure that the solutions implemented are atthe forefront of digital transformation.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and guide a cross-functional technicalteam, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous learning, andcollaboration. Promote the adoption of best practices in software development,data management, and automation, while empowering the team to elevate theircapabilities and drive the success of each project.Key Qualifications:Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or arelated technology discipline, with a preference for specializations in industrialautomation or data science.Language: Fluent in English (oral and written).Systems Integration and Architecture: Hands-on experience with cloudplatforms like AWS or Azure, including designing and deploying scalablearchitectures. Strong knowledge of system integration protocols such as OPC UA,MQTT, and REST APIs.Programming and Data Management: Experience with Python, LUA, SQL,JavaScript, MongoDB, and ETL pipelines.Industry Tools and Platforms: Hands-on experience with technologies such as:AVEVA PI Historian, AspenTech Inmation, Ignition, and MES systems (Werum PASX,Siemens OpCenter). Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) tools such asPower BI, Tableau, and Reporting solutions.Innovation and Continuous Learning: Experience with Industry 4.0 and digitaltransformation initiatives, and a passion for applying emerging technologies tomanufacturing operations.Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11(U.S.), EudraLex Volume 4 Annex 11 (EU), and GAMP 5 guidelines.Cybersecurity: Knowledge of secure architecture design and cybersecuritystandards (NIST, ISA 62443).What We Offer:Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experts with extensiveexperience in Industry 4.0 and Pharma 4.0 technologies.Innovative Projects: Participate in the development of cutting-edge digitaltransformation initiatives for leading multinational pharmaceutical companies.Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a cooperative, positive, and growthorientedworkplace culture.Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary package aligned with industrystandards.Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working hours and remote work options.Position Details:Availability: Immediate startLocation: Office in the Province of Barcelona, SpainEmployment Type: Full-time