Interim Lead Architect (Azure) IoT Platform (m/f/d)

Our client requires an Interim Lead (Azure) IoT Platform Architect (m/f/d) to ensure architectural leadership for the global IoT Platform during a temporary absence in the internal team. The architect will secure continuity, technical decision quality, and alignment across Device, Cloud, Web, Mobile, and Backend systems. Responsibilities Lead the Digital Architecture function for the global IoT Platform Evaluate and translate requirements into scalable and modular target architectures Consolidate inputs from Product, Development, Security, Data, and Field into architecture artefacts Own and execute architectural governance for IoT Platform topics Ensure a consistent end-to-end architecture across Device, Cloud, Web, Mobile, and Backend Provide architectural guidance for MAX, DES, IoT, and related roadmap items Prepare, facilitate, document, and drive actions for the System Architecture Council Ensure adherence to architectural principles ("inner loop -> development / outer loop -> monitoring") Conduct technical reviews, identify architectural risks, and propose mitigation measures Support cloud governance activities, PMP technical evaluations, and penetration tests Maintain architectural documentation, reusable patterns, and standards Provide architectural guidance for strategic initiatives (Fusion, Building Ethernet, MAX Monitoring, KSA extensions) Support platform stability and DevOps/DataOps alignment Ways of Working & Collaboration Close collaboration with Digital Products, A&T Architects, Development teams, Data & Insights, and Security Weekly alignment with the Head of Digital Architecture & Technology Participation in technical reviews, architecture councils, roadmap sessions, and cross-functional workshops Essential Qualifications: Several years of experience as Lead Architect or Senior Architect in complex IoT environments Strong end-to-end IoT architecture expertise (Device -> Cloud -> Application Stack) Deep expertise in Azure IoT services, particularly: IoT Hub, Device Provisioning Service (DPS) Azure Functions, Event Grid, MQTT Azure SQL, Storage, App Services API Management Strong understanding of modularization, domain boundaries, and API patterns Proven ability to convert requirements into structured architecture outputs Experience in large-scale enterprise environments Strong technical review and architectural governance capability Excellent communication skills to align engineering, product, field, security, and management Fluent English language skills, written and spoken (project language) Desirable Additional Qualifications: Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps/DataOps principles Knowledge of cloud governance and security frameworks Experience in moderating architecture councils or similar committees Familiarity with elevator or building management systems is an advantage