Delta System & Software, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Software Architect
Houston, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDelta System & Software, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack Software Architect to design, build, and own end-to-end manufacturing analytics applications. This hands-on role involves architecture, backend and frontend development, data integration, and collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable digital solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define end-to-end solution architecture for manufacturing analytics applications (OEE, downtime, throughput, daily production, and inventory)
Design data models and integration patterns for ingesting data from shop-floor systems (PLC/SCADA/MES/Historians), ERP, and other manufacturing systems
Select and design usage of Azure services for data ingestion, processing, storage, APIs, and front-end delivery
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture and IT standards
Independently implement backend services, APIs, and microservices using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django)
Develop modern web front-ends (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) for dashboards, operator views, production reports, and configuration tools
Implement OEE calculations, KPI logic, and business rules for production and inventory
Build data pipelines to capture, clean, and transform time-series and transactional data from manufacturing systems
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for build, test, and deployment of applications and infrastructure
Write and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure code quality and reliability
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., ARM/Bicep/Terraform) for repeatable, auditable deployments
Monitor application performance, reliability, and cost, and drive continuous improvement
Evaluate, configure, and utilize Azure components such as: Azure App Service, AKS or Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Data Lake, Event Hub, IoT Hub, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory / Synapse pipelines, Azure Monitor / Application Insights / Log Analytics
Continuously explore new Azure capabilities and recommend improvements to the existing architecture
Work directly with plant and business users to gather requirements, understand pain points, and translate them into technical designs
Lead design and code walkthroughs with IT and business stakeholders
Coordinate UAT, rollout, and training for new features and applications
Provide third-line support, troubleshoot complex production issues, and implement sustainable fixes
Ensure solutions follow cybersecurity, networking, and data privacy guidelines
Apply role-based access control (RBAC) and secure secret management (e.g., Azure Key Vault)
Document architecture, data flows, APIs, and operational procedures for IT and business teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience
10+ years of professional software development experience, including: Significant hands-on Python development (APIs, services, data processing)
Full stack experience (front-end + back-end + database)
3+ years designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure
Strong experience with: RESTful API design and implementation
Relational databases (SQL) and data modeling
Source control (Git) and modern branching strategies
CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, etc.)
Proven ability to independently deliver end‑to‑end features: design, code, test, deploy, and support
Experience working directly with business stakeholders (preferably in manufacturing/operations)
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, process industries, or industrial automation environments
Familiarity with OEE, TPM, lean manufacturing concepts, and production KPIs
Experience integrating with MES, historians, SCADA, PLCs, or ERP (e.g., SAP) systems
Knowledge of event-driven and microservices architectures
Experience with: Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AKS/Kubernetes)
Message queues and streaming platforms (Event Hubs, Kafka, Service Bus)
Time-series databases or BI tools (Power BI, Grafana)
Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400) or equivalent experience
Company
Delta System & Software, Inc.
Delta System & Software is an information technology company offering SAP, ERP, and, e-business solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pawan Sharma
Founder & CEO (Sr. SAP- FICO S4 HANA Solution Architect)
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