Solution Architect IoT
We are seeking a Solution Architect IoT with deep expertise in Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) to provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and hands-on support for the development, launch, and operational management of RTLS product platforms.
This contract role is ideal for a seasoned IoT professional with a proven track record in delivering RTLS or IoT edge-to-cloud platforms from design through production.
Responsibilities
- RTLS architecture defined and optimized across device, gateway/edge, cloud, and application layers
- Technology selection guidance for BLE and UWB
- Architectural documents, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks developed
- Technical assessments conducted to identify short-term fixes and long-term strategic improvements
- Engineering teams guided in building or refining RTLS services, APIs, microservices, data pipelines, and edge software
- MVP design, pilot deployments, beta programs, and general availability launches supported
- Site survey processes, RF tuning, calibration, and deployment guidelines validated
- CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code patterns, and environment automation for Azure, AWS, or GCP advised
- Operational frameworks for monitoring, alerting, device health, telemetry quality, and data latency established
- Tools and methods for device fleet management including OTA updates and provisioning recommended
- Runbooks, operational workflows, troubleshooting playbooks, and escalation procedures developed
- Performance optimization for accuracy, power consumption, gateway uptime, and cost efficiency supported
- Expert input provided on customer implementations, integrations, and tracking use cases
- Participation in site surveys, POCs, pilots, and production cutovers as needed
- Deployment challenges troubleshooted and scalable fixes recommended
- Device-to-cloud security including identity, certificates, encryption, and access controls reviewed and strengthened
- Compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR guided
- Risk analysis, threat modeling, and posture improvement recommendations conducted
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in IoT architecture, engineering, or consulting
- Hands-on experience delivering at least one RTLS platform using BLE, UWB, RFID, LoRaWAN, or hybrid technologies
- Proficiency with cloud IoT services such as Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT, or GCP IoT Core
- Knowledge of device messaging protocols like MQTT and AMQP
- Background in event-driven architectures such as Kafka or Event Hubs
- Competency in time-series or location data stores
- Skills in spatial mapping, geofencing, and positioning algorithms
- Background with edge computing, Docker or containerization, and gateway software
- Experience conducting site surveys, RF planning, and performance validation
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder-facing consulting skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Azure Digital Twins or similar spatial modeling platforms
- Familiarity with hard-wired sensor optimization, firmware OTA strategies, or embedded development
- Industry experience in warehousing, airports, stadiums, or retail
