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AVEVA

Principal Consultant - System Platform

LocationHyderabad, India
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience12–18 yrs
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have22
12–18 years of experience in Industrial Automation, SCADA, and Digital Transformation
Extensive hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions using the AVEVA portfolio
Recognized subject matter expert in the AVEVA product suite, including System Platform, Operations Control (UOC), OMI, Historian, Communication Drivers, Reports, Application Server, License Manager, and Identity Manager
Extensive experience in defining enterprise architecture, solution blueprints, and deployment strategies for large-scale AVEVA System Platform implementations
Proven experience leading Unified Operations Center (UOC) / AVEVA Operations Control programs across multiple sites, business units, or geographically distributed facilities
Strong expertise in designing highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient industrial automation architectures, including redundancy, disaster recovery (DR), and failover strategies
Extensive experience in AVEVA System Platform object modeling, template development, standardization, governance, and reusable engineering frameworks
Strong knowledge of AVEVA System Platform scripting, .NET Framework integration, I/O mapping, and device integration
Hands-on experience developing high-performance HMI applications, dashboards, and visualizations using AVEVA OMI, ArchestrA Graphics, and InTouch
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols, including OPC DA, OPC UA, MQTT, and enterprise integration patterns
Extensive experience integrating AVEVA System Platform with enterprise applications such as SAP, MES, ERP systems, SQL Server, REST APIs, and other business applications
Strong knowledge of relational database design, SQL Server, data integration, and industrial data management
Proven experience in solution sizing, infrastructure planning, system capacity assessment, and performance optimization for enterprise deployments
Strong understanding of distributed system architecture, client/server optimization, load balancing, virtualization, redundancy, and high-availability deployments
Proven experience leading technical governance, architecture reviews, design approvals, and engineering quality assurance across multiple projects
Strong experience in defining and executing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), commissioning, and production rollout strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end project delivery, from requirements gathering and solution architecture through development, testing, commissioning, production deployment, and customer handover
Ability and flexibility to travel for customer engagements, solution workshops, architecture reviews, commissioning, and project delivery
Excellent written, verbal, technical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence customers, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Proven leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills with experience guiding technical teams and driving engineering best practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex technical and business challenges
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project
Nice to have5
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and enterprise reporting solutions is desirable
Experience with cloud-enabled industrial solutions, including AVEVA CONNECT, Microsoft Azure, hybrid architectures, and OT-IT convergence is highly desirable
Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles, secure system design, identity management, and network architecture is highly desirable
Experience contributing to pre-sales activities, including solution proposals, effort estimation, technical presentations, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and customer demonstrations
Experience mentoring senior engineers and consultants, establishing engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and technical best practices across the organization
Eligibility2
Successful applicants must undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before starting employment
Proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check may be required as part of background checks
Skills
AVEVA System Platform
AVEVA Unified Operations Center (UOC)
AVEVA Operations Control
AVEVA OMI
AVEVA Historian
Communication Drivers
AVEVA CONNECT
Microsoft Azure
SCADA
HMI
ArchestrA Graphics
InTouch
OPC DA
OPC UA
MQTT
SAP
MES
ERP
SQL Server
REST APIs
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
.NET Framework
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Gratuity
Medical insurance
Accidental insurance
Leave entitlement
Emergency leave
Childcare support
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Adoption leaves
Education assistance
Home office setup support
Well being support
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
About the role
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Consultant
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full Time
The job
We are seeking a highly accomplished and experienced Principal Consultant – Unified Operations Center (UOC) to lead the architecture, strategy, and delivery of enterprise-scale Industrial Automation and Digital Transformation solutions using the AVEVA portfolio. This role will serve as the technical authority for defining solution architectures, driving technology strategy, and delivering business-critical industrial solutions for global customers.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AVEVA System Platform, Unified Operations Center (UOC), industrial system architectures, SCADA/HMI solutions, enterprise integration, cloud-enabled industrial platforms, and OT-IT convergence. The Principal Consultant will be responsible for defining enterprise solution blueprints, establishing architecture and engineering standards, leading technical governance, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable, secure, resilient, and high-availability solutions across complex industrial environments.
As a trusted advisor to customers and executive stakeholders, the Principal Consultant will collaborate with business leaders, enterprise architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to shape digital transformation initiatives across industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Mining, Utilities, Water, and Power. The role also includes driving pre-sales and solution consulting activities, mentoring senior consultants and engineering teams, establishing technical best practices and reusable frameworks, and influencing the organization’s technology roadmap while ensuring successful project execution and long-term customer success.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
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Lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of enterprise-scale Unified Operations Center (UOC) and Industrial Automation solutions using the AVEVA portfolio.
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Define enterprise solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned with customer business objectives and digital transformation strategies.
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Own the preparation, review, and approval of High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), Solution Design Documents (SDD), and architecture standards.
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Define and govern deployment architectures across the AVEVA ecosystem, including:
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Galaxy Repository
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Application Object Servers
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AVEVA Historian
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Communication Drivers
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AVEVA OMI
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Alarm Servers
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Application Servers
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License Manager
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Identity Manager
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Establish architecture standards, engineering best practices, reusable frameworks, and governance models to ensure consistency across multiple projects and delivery teams.
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Design and review High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), redundancy, failover, backup, and business continuity strategies for mission-critical industrial applications.
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Lead infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, scalability assessments, and performance optimization for enterprise and multi-site deployments.
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Define enterprise system architectures encompassing network topology, virtualization, cloud/hybrid deployments, cybersecurity, identity management, and OT-IT integration.
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Provide technical leadership in solution reviews, architecture governance, risk assessments, and design assurance to ensure compliance with customer standards, AVEVA best practices, and industry regulations.
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Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architecture improvements to enhance system scalability, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
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Collaborate with customer stakeholders, enterprise architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative, future-ready solutions that meet both business and operational objectives.
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Serve as the technical authority for complex solution design decisions, architecture escalations, and strategic technology direction across multiple projects and customer engagements.
Essential Requirements
Non-Technical
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Excellent written, verbal, technical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence customers, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
•
Demonstrated ability to lead customer workshops, solution discussions, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.
•
Proven leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills with experience guiding technical teams and driving engineering best practices.
•
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex technical and business challenges.
•
Ability and flexibility to travel for customer engagements, solution workshops, architecture reviews, commissioning, and project delivery.
•
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Technical
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12–18 years of experience in Industrial Automation, SCADA, and Digital Transformation, with extensive hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions using the AVEVA portfolio.
•
Recognized subject matter expert in the AVEVA product suite, including System Platform, Operations Control (UOC), OMI, Historian, Communication Drivers, Reports, Application Server, License Manager, and Identity Manager.
•
Extensive experience in defining enterprise architecture, solution blueprints, and deployment strategies for large-scale AVEVA System Platform implementations.
•
Proven experience leading Unified Operations Center (UOC) / AVEVA Operations Control programs across multiple sites, business units, or geographically distributed facilities.
•
Strong expertise in designing highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient industrial automation architectures, including redundancy, disaster recovery (DR), and failover strategies.
•
Extensive experience in AVEVA System Platform object modeling, template development, standardization, governance, and reusable engineering frameworks.
•
Strong knowledge of AVEVA System Platform scripting, .NET Framework integration, I/O mapping, and device integration.
•
Hands-on experience developing high-performance HMI applications, dashboards, and visualizations using AVEVA OMI, ArchestrA Graphics, and InTouch.
•
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols, including OPC DA, OPC UA, MQTT, and enterprise integration patterns.
•
Extensive experience integrating AVEVA System Platform with enterprise applications such as SAP, MES, ERP systems, SQL Server, REST APIs, and other business applications.
•
Strong knowledge of relational database design, SQL Server, data integration, and industrial data management.
•
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and enterprise reporting solutions is desirable.
•
Proven experience in solution sizing, infrastructure planning, system capacity assessment, and performance optimization for enterprise deployments.
•
Strong understanding of distributed system architecture, client/server optimization, load balancing, virtualization, redundancy, and high-availability deployments.
•
Experience with cloud-enabled industrial solutions, including AVEVA CONNECT, Microsoft Azure, hybrid architectures, and OT-IT convergence is highly desirable.
•
Proven experience leading technical governance, architecture reviews, design approvals, and engineering quality assurance across multiple projects.
•
Strong experience in defining and executing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), commissioning, and production rollout strategies.
•
Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end project delivery, from requirements gathering and solution architecture through development, testing, commissioning, production deployment, and customer handover.
•
Experience contributing to pre-sales activities, including solution proposals, effort estimation, technical presentations, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and customer demonstrations.
•
Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles, secure system design, identity management, and network architecture is highly desirable.
•
Experience mentoring senior engineers and consultants, establishing engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and technical best practices across the organization.
Services at AVEVA
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. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA’s solutions. 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.
Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
India Benefits include:
Gratuity, Medical and accidental insurance, very attractive leave entitlement, emergency leave days, childcare support, maternity, paternity and adoption leaves, education assistance program, home office set up support (for hybrid roles), well-being support
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
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. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
Legal
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. 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.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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