At Capgemini Engineering The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. About the job you’re considering As an Industrial Data Solutions Architect & Presales Strategist, you will be responsible for designing and delivering cutting-edge real-time data infrastructure solutions for industrial clients. You will lead system architecture design, project scoping, and cost estimation, while providing expert guidance on AVEVA PI System implementation, integration, and optimization. This role requires a strong technical foundation in IT/OT systems, industrial communication protocols, and cloud platforms, along with the ability to translate complex client requirements into scalable, validated solutions. You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and customer teams to ensure successful project delivery and long-term value creation. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role An Industrial Data Solutions Architect & Presales Strategist plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering robust, scalable, and cost-effective real-time data management solutions for industrial clients. With deep expertise in AVEVA PI System architecture—including installation, configuration, high availability, and system upgrades—they lead the end-to-end solution lifecycle from project scoping and system sizing to implementation and client onboarding. Leveraging strong project management and technical presales skills, they analyze complex IT/OT integration challenges and propose tailored solutions aligned with OSIsoft best practices. Their proficiency spans PI Asset Framework, PI Vision, PI Web API, and advanced scripting with PowerShell and .NET, enabling seamless customization and integration with enterprise systems. A solid grasp of industrial protocols (OPC, Modbus), ISA 95/88 standards, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) further enhances their ability to deliver high-impact, validated solutions—especially in regulated environments like pharma—while maintaining clear, effective communication with stakeholders. You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone. Your skills and experience • Good Experience in Project Management / Solution designing, Design the system architecture, size the systems, help the customer estimate costs, and implement the solution. • Capable of analysing and proposing solutions to client challenges in overall management of real-time data. • Provide a high degree of technical competency and knowledge to the project in accordance with OSIsoft standards and best practices. • Expert level of knowledge with: - • AVEVA PI System Installation, Configuration • AVEVA PI System Upgradation, Migration • IT/OT system Integration • AVEVA PI High Availability • Expert level of knowledge with the following AVEVA applications: • PI Interfaces/Connectors/Adapters PI OPC DA/HDA/UA/AE, RDBMS, UFL with failover • PI Server Administration • PI Client tools • Expert level of knowledge with AVEVA PI Asset Framework: • Templates • Analytics • Elements/Attributes • Event Frames • Notifications • Handson experience with AVEVA PI System and application of their product suite, specifically PI DA, PI AF, PI Analysis, PI Vision, PI Web API, PI SDK, AVEVA Report, Process Book and Rt Reports • Good knowledge and Experience over the PI AF SDK, PowerShell scripts & .Net • PI Vision Servers administration, PI Web API Administration and implementation • Good to have working knowledge of MS SQL Server and/or Oracle/Azure/AWS • Good Exposure to customizing applications using PI SDK, PI AF SDK, Visual Studio .NET, Angular and SQL – Valuable • Good understanding of ISA 95/88 • Good understanding of industry stands communication protocols like OPC, Modbus, Ether TCP/IP, Seri • Good to have: Knowledge of Pharma validation process and documentation (GMP / FDA) – Valuable • Kepware/Metricon OPC Server knowledge • Effective communication and writing skills Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Your security clearance To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you? You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK. Why you should consider Capgemini Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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June 9, 2025
The Industrial Data Solutions Architect & Presales Strategist at Capgemini Engineering is responsible for designing and delivering real-time data infrastructure solutions for industrial clients, focusing on AVEVA PI System implementation and optimization. This role requires strong technical expertise in IT/OT systems and collaboration with sales and engineering teams.