SW System Architect

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

SiemensGamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. SiemensGamesa is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity, and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.

How to contribute to our vision

For our SW development team within the SCADA department, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated System Architect. The SCADA team is a part of the bigger Power Plant Solutions department with employees in Spain, Denmark, Germany, and India.

Going forward we are aiming for a microservice-oriented architecture connected by a middleware layer and taking advantage of containerization. The software development follows agile methods and continuous delivery principles.

Your tasks and responsibilities include an excellent knowledge of modern technologies to define, design, and implement a modern edge SW platform to be deployed for wind farms globally. You will be responsible for mentoring and empowering the application development teams, you will assist in the development and review of technical deliverables. A successful candidate will have the ability to establish standards, develop repeatable processes, and design reusable components.

What You Need To Make a Difference

Passion for renewable energy and a sense of the importance of leading the change. We are looking for you, who wants to make real what matters and who wants to change to world to renewable energy.

The ideal candidate holds an academic degree related to Computer Science, IT, SW Engineering, or System Engineering in combination with extensive knowledge and working experience (5+ years) in:

Capture and validate main system requirements derived from customer specifications or internal needs

Define system architecture, including a functional breakdown and allocation according to system requirements

Break large systems into subsystems and items that can be easily handled by individual engineers or development teams

Design the overall system layout and interface for system management

Integrate subsystems and system items to ensure the smooth functioning of the entire system

Liaise with various development teams to ensure seamless coordination during the system design process

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration

Participate in Agile SW sprints and sprint planning activities

Publish and maintain all required product documentation

Most importantly, you understand how to design secure solutions on both software and infrastructure level, and can communicate needs between corporate and technical staff. You have a high professional competency and you have a desire to develop your skills. You have good collaboration skills and you can manage to act in different cultural contexts. To thrive in this position, you must have a strong result- and customer-oriented approach.

As part of our hybrid work policy, you will have the chance to work 2 days remotely and 3 days in the office. Office locations include Bilbao or Madrid, therefore being fluent in Spanish and English is a must.

Please don’t apply if you don’t meet this hybrid work policy.

In return for your commitment, we offer you:

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: clean energy for generations to come.

We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality.

We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.

Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibilities for many colleagues, employer-funded pensions, attractive remuneration packages (fixed/variable), and local benefits such as subsidized lunch, employee discounts, and much more.

Empowering our people

How do you imagine the future?

Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis and reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

Severely disabled applicants are encouraged to reach out to us. We have inclusive recruiting processes specifically for severely disabled persons and we do our utmost to tailor working spaces to suit your individual needs. In cases of severe disability, applicants who are equally qualified will be given preferential consideration.