Principal Software Architect

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Job Title: HMI/SCADA Principal Architect

Location: Beijing, China

Employment Type: Full-time

HMI/SCADA Principal Architect（架构师）

岗位职责

• 负责HMI/SCADA系统整体架构设计与技术路线规划
• 深入参与HMI/SCADA工程实施全过程，包括建模、组态、部署与运维设计
• 构建高质量、可扩展的工程数据模型，提升系统可配置性与复用能力
• 负责前后端整体技术方案设计与落地，实现高效、稳定的数据交互
• 推动系统标准化、模块化设计，提升工程效率与交付质量
• 与项目团队（产品、开发、集成商）协作，支持大型项目交付
• 推进DevOps流程在HMI/SCADA工程中的落地（CI/CD、自动化部署等)

任职要求

• 本科及以上学历，自动化、计算机或相关专业
• 对HMI/SCADA系统有深入理解，尤其精通Engineering流程（如变量建模、画面组态、数据流设计等）
• 熟练掌握至少一种主流前端框架（Angular / Vue / React），具备扎实的C/C++编程能力
• 具备良好的工程数据建模能力（如对象建模、模板化设计、层级结构设计）
• 有系统集成商大型项目经验者优先（如能源、电力、制造等行业）
• 熟悉DevOps理念及工具链（如Git、CI/CD、自动化发布）
• 具备良好的问题分析与架构设计能力
• 具备基本英语听说读写能力（可阅读技术文档及沟通）

加分项

• 有工业互联网、数字孪生或工业数据平台经验
• 熟悉OPC UA、MQTT等工业通信协议
• 有跨平台（Web + 工业终端）架构经验

The job

The HMI/SCADA Architect is responsible for defining the technical architecture and engineering standards for AVEVA’s HMI/SCADA solutions. Combining deep expertise in industrial automation, data modeling, and modern web technologies, this role drives scalable system design, engineering efficiency, and successful project delivery. You will work closely with Product, Development, and System Integrator teams to deliver high‑quality solutions while shaping the future technical direction of our HMI/SCADA platform.

Key responsibilities

• Define the overall architecture and technical roadmap for HMI/SCADA solutions.
• Lead the end-to-end engineering design process, including modeling, configuration, deployment, and operational architecture.
• Design scalable engineering data models and reusable frameworks to improve configurability and project efficiency.
• Develop and implement end-to-end technical solutions, ensuring reliable and efficient front‑end and back‑end integration.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, and System Integrator teams to support the delivery of large‑scale industrial projects and promote DevOps practices.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in HMI/SCADA systems, particularly engineering workflows such as tag modeling, visualization configuration, and data flow design.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ programming and knowledge in at least one modern front‑end framework.
• Solid experience in engineering data modeling, including object models, template design, and hierarchical structures.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices.

Desired skills and competencies

• Strong architectural thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to design scalable and maintainable industrial software solutions.
• Curiosity and innovation mindset, with experience in Industrial IoT, Digital Twin, or industrial data platform technologies.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build trust across cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA and MQTT, and experience with cross‑platform architectures spanning web and industrial environments.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/

Background Check

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect.

We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

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