lead specialist, operational architectur

Country/Region: SG

City: Singapore

Business Platform: Networks

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Role Summary:

• The IT/IOT Solution Management will play a strategic role in designing and delivering cross-functional solutions that leverage for example EDP's IoT and Data platforms.
• This position requires close collaboration with various business areas to ensure alignment with the company's digital strategy and Reference Architecture, driving innovation and value across the organization.
• The role demands strong expertise in Cloud development and SaaS applications (with a particular focus on Microsoft Azure), as well as a solid understanding of application integration to promote the reuse of existing methods and processes. Act as the lead point of contact to work with vendors, auditors and internal staff to maintain compliance with audit guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Business Collaboration & Strategic Enablement

• Work closely with various business areas to design and build cross-functional solutions that create value for EDP's business and digital strategy.

Reference Architecture Implementation

• Promote and apply the Reference Architectures and its underlying technologies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including project and development teams.
• Ensure alignment with architectural standards and development best practices across EDP.

Technology Enablement & Development

• Demonstrate knowledge of IoT development techniques and technologies, contributing to the enablement and evolution of tools, standards, and practices within EDP.

Innovation & Market Monitoring

• Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and market trends, identifying opportunities for improvement or adoption across the Group.

Use Case Application

• Apply the Reference Architecture to identified use cases, ensuring technical feasibility and business relevance.

Data Acquisition & Enrichment

• Identify and integrate new data sources, IoT-related or otherwise, that can enrich the EDPR Sunseap Corporate Datalake.
• Evaluate new methods and technologies for data acquisition in alignment with the EDP/EDPR Architecture Team.

Datalake Management

• Manage and maintain the Datalake, ensuring its performance, governance, and alignment with strategic data initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT/IOT architecture
• Azure and AWS Cloud (PaaS/IaaS), with knowledge on Cloud Security. Azure IoT will be added advantage.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty. TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, or other relevant architecture certifications, will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT architecture.
• Experience with database technologies such as Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, as well as cloud-native solutions like Azure SQL, CosmosDB, and Data Lakes.
• Development experience with Java, JavaScript, .NET, Python, and cloud-based data processing tools such as Azure Functions, Event Hub, and Stream Analytics.
• Knowledge of virtualization and operating systems, including VMware, Linux, and Windows Server.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS), networking (LAN, Wireless, WAN), and security components (Firewalls, Load Balancers, VPNs, ExpressRoute, SD-WAN).
• Experience in IT Vendor and Service Management, including SLA monitoring, contract management, and service optimization.
• Ability to manage and execute cloud infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, hybrid cloud implementations, security hardening, and automation.
• Understanding of FinOps and Capacity Management, with experience in cost optimization and resource forecasting for cloud environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and a customer/service-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot system, process, and data issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality delivery and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of the Energy & Utilities sector (valued).
• Alignment with company values: stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group:

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2025 certification

TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification

Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021

Top Workplaces US 2021

Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation

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