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Clever Devices · 4 hours ago

Solutions Architect

Clever Devices is a leader in transit technology focused on improving global mobility. They are seeking a Solutions Architect responsible for designing technical solutions in response to RFP specifications and producing the technical content for formal proposals.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Nicholas Dilena
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Responsibilities

Reads RFPs, including technical requirements
Assigns compliance matrix and sends to product managers for responses
Responds to overall system requirements and reviews all product manager responses
Captures costs, including requests for vendor quotes
Performs evaluation of system alternatives and assessment of risks and costs, including:
1. Scope
2. Technology
3. Quality
4. Time
5. Resources
Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
Designs the proposed solution
Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
Collaborates with product management, systems engineers, pricing, and management
Designs system architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provides for present and future cross functional requirements and interfaces
Creates solution Architecture diagrams, final customer-facing requirements responses, and technical description of the solutions
Provides input for documentation on new or existing systems
Stays connected to the industry and seeks out industry and competitor trends, communicating such trends to management. Understands new product development as it relates to developing the proposal technical solution
Maintains quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintains proposal support databases
Serves as technical resource within systems deployment team
Updates the bid library as required

Qualification

System architecture principlesCommunication technology knowledgePublic Transit experienceProject management skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft VisioIT architecture knowledgeSoftware architecture designAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Engineering and / or technical background
Comprehensive knowledge of system architectural principles, methods, and techniques
Working knowledge of communication technology and protocols including modems, routers, J1939, J1708, RS232, VoIP, Ethernet / POE, switches, etc
Network knowledge including WLAN, cellular, VPN, etc
Hardware knowledge such cameras, DVR, LED / LCD signs, etc
Public Transit / ITS experience a major plus, especially rail systems
Expert working in Microsoft Excel, and Visio, comfortable in Microsoft Word
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a comprehensive manner; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize (Organized, timely, corporative, and analytical)
Comfortable presenting to Senior Management
Exceptional written, presentation, interpersonal and communications skills
Expert in Excel, Word, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel when required, work late and work over the weekend on occasion to meet deadlines

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Engineering
4-10 years of related systems engineering experience
Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
Experience with government procurement
Knowledge and/or experience with IT architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development
Knowledge and/or experience with engineering and software architecture design
Knowledge and/or experience with business analysis
Knowledge and/or experience with project and product management
Strong understanding of the transit industry and intelligent transit systems used on public transportation

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Wellness and family support programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Education-related programs
Paid holidays and time off
Many others, depending on the level and position offered

Company

Clever Devices

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Clever Devices designs innovative technology solutions for all modes of public transportation.

H1B Sponsorship

Clever Devices has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BBH Capital Partners
2021-02-03Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Frank Ingrassia
President and CEO
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