Position Title:  Solution Architect

Open Period:   2 April 2024 – 30 April 2024

Background:   The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) is an international and intergovernmental institution, owned and managed by its Member States, for the generation and application of early warning information. RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards. RIMES was established on 30 April 2009, and was registered with the United Nations on 1 July 2009. RIMES operates from its regional early warning center located at the campus of the Asian Institute of Technology in Pathumthani.

Position Description:  The Solution Architect of this consulting service is to support TNSMART. 

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract 

Duty station: TNSDMA office at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Skills and Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge

• Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Communication and Technology, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development, system design, or architecture roles.

Skills and abilities 

• Strong technical skills in programming languages, databases, cloud computing, and relevant technologies.
• Proficiency in architectural principles, design patterns, and integration techniques.
• Experience with agile methodologies and project management practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or TOGAF (optional but beneficial). 

Personal qualities 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented work style; pleasant personality; strong desire to learn and undertake new challenges; a creative problem-solver; willingness to work hard; interest and experience in working in a multicultural environment. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Solution architect will report to Anshul Agarwal, Project director, with supervision of the Project coordinator, and in coordination with others in the Team, and shall have the following specific tasks: 

• Conducting thorough analysis of requirements of the State government, technical requirements, and existing system. 
• Designing and documenting the overall system architecture, including component interactions, data flows, and integration points. 
• Evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools to meet project goals. 
• Collaborating with stakeholders, such as business analysts, developers, and project managers, to gather input and ensure alignment. 
• Providing technical guidance and oversight throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Ensuring scalability, performance, and security of the system architecture. 
• Identifying risks, issues, and potential bottlenecks and proposing mitigation strategies. 
• Reviewing and approving design artefacts, code, and other technical deliverables. 
• Participating in project meetings, workshops, and presentations as required 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references in PDF format to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 30 April 2024, Bangkok time. Please state “Solution Architect: Your Name” the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head, Department of Operational Support

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1, 

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.