AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Principal Solution

Architect (PI Data Infrastructure / CONNECT Digital Twin) Full-time, hybrid role We are looking for a Principal Solution Architect to lead architecture, solution design, and customer engagement for PI Data Infrastructure and AVEVA CONNECT Digital Twin initiatives. This role will work with general and regional teams to deliver scalable, value-driven industrial data solutions across sectors such as energy, mining, utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, and data centres. Lead solution architecture, workshops, implementation planning, and technical design for PI Data Infrastructure and CONNECT Digital Twin customer programmes Define architecture standards, templates, best practices, and rollout approaches for multi-site or enterprise deployments Mentor and guide multi-disciplinary teams, including solution architects, senior engineers, developers, UX specialists, and industry experts 15+ years of relevant experience in solution architecture, consulting, services delivery, or industrial software implementation ~ Deep experience with PI Data Infrastructure, including PI Server installation, configuration, connectivity, protocols, alerting, aggregation, Asset Framework, PI Vision, and PI DataLink ~ Strong industrial domain experience in sectors such as energy, mining, data centres, utilities, chemicals, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments ~ Proven ability to lead customer workshops, translate requirements into clear system designs, and communicate effectively with IT, OT, plant leadership, and business stakeholders ~ Experience leading or supporting global or regional industrial data programmes across multiple plants or sites Experience with AVEVA CONNECT capabilities, including CONNECT Data, sharing, analytics, visualisation, digital twin, DataOps, and AI/ML-enabled use cases Strong understanding of SCADA systems, PI Interfaces and Connectors, OPC DA/UA, Modbus,



DCS systems, and industrial automation data connectivity NET, PI system administration, archive management, PI calculations, troubleshooting, backups, and operational dashboard design Ability to map customer KPIs and use cases, such as operational efficiency, compliance, sustainability, asset monitoring, CBM, and data consolidation, to PI DI and CONNECT value outcomes Experience supporting pre-sales, solution estimation, proposal development, project risk management, and partner or capability-building initiatives Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers.

If you're analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you. Adaptable benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location.

Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote.

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries.

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.

📌 Senior IT Solutions Architect (Madrid)
🏢 Aveva
📍 Madrid