Solution Architect - Impact Based Forecasting

Role & responsibilities

Impact based forecasting

• Design end-to-end solution architecture for complex IBF platforms, integrating multiple data sources, models, and user interfaces.
• Apply architecture patterns (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven, serverless) and design principles (e.g., scalability, modularity, fault tolerance) to build robust systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into system specifications and technical designs.
• Oversee the integration of various IT infrastructure components (e.g., servers, cloud platforms, databases, networking, storage systems) into cohesive architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, ensuring alignment with architecture decisions, coding standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools based on project goals and constraints.
• Establish governance models and ensure architectural consistency across all project components.
• Promote system performance optimization, maintainability, security, and high availability.
• Participate in code reviews, system audits, and testing strategy development to ensure robust system design and delivery.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for stakeholders and partners.
• Engage in IBF-specific technical discussions, including risk indicators, thresholds, early warning dissemination, and decision support workflows.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate training programs for team members and stakeholders, focusing on RIMES policies, regulations, and the use of forecasting tools.
• Develop and implement a self-training plan to enhance personal expertise, obtaining a trainer certificate as required.
• Prepare and implement training programs to enhance team capacity and submit training outcome reports.

Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and outreach materials for stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including strategies, milestones, and outcomes.
• Capacity-building workshop materials and training reports.

Other Responsibilities

• Utilize AI skills to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
• Utilize domain knowledge to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
• Assist in 24/7 operational readiness for client early warning systems, such as SOCs, with backup support from RIMES Headquarters.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or HR manager based on recommendations from RIMES technical team members and organizational needs.
• The above responsibilities are illustrative and not exhaustive. Undertake any other relevant tasks that may be needed from time to time.

Preferred candidate profile

Minimum of 2 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or IT systems.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in system design and enterprise architecture.
• Experience in working with disaster management, meteorology, or climate services or a related applied field is an asset.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder projects and facilitating capacity-building programs.
• Prior working experience with RIMES is an also an asset.

Contract Duration

The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra-india@rimes.int by midnight of 1 October 2025, Bangkok time.

Solution Architect - Impact-Based Forecasting: Your Name

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head of Operations and Programs

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.