Vessel IoT Lead Architect
Deliver the end-to-end architecture of the IoT solution feeding Digital Twin-based and Big Data-driven monitoring, analysis, and optimization of vessel performance, in close collaboration with existin
As a purpose-driven company with a heritage of leading shipping companies, we build and deliver ground-breaking SaaS solutions to change the shipping industry through digitalisation. We strive to help our customers optimise their business while reducing CO2 emissions. This is what empowers us.
Today, we are 170+ employees and more than 38 nationalities spread across offices in Copenhagen HQ, Oslo, Athens, Varna, Mumbai, Singapore and New York City.
With a recent Series B capital raise of +$50 Mil, we are positioned to challenge the status quo. We proudly support the industry’s green transition and enable our customers to turn data into immediate decarbonisation actions.
IoT Lead Architect with proven track
We are currently looking for a highly experienced IoT Lead Architect with extensive knowhow in the Maritime Digitalization space, to complement our Vessel Performance Optimization team in developing new digital products and services.
In this role you will deliver the end-to-end architecture of the IoT solution feeding Digital Twin-based and Big Data-driven monitoring, analysis, and optimization of vessel performance, in close collaboration with existing technical teams.
You will
- Be responsible for synthesizing requirements, defining specifications, and overseeing implementation of the IoT platform capable of supporting the new digital products and
services at scale - Be an integral part of the vessel optimization team, guiding all technical work on software and systems integration, but also working closely with product, commercial and IT teams for developing and evolving the IoT vision according to business value and need
- Be responsible for both software and system architecture, in collaboration with the software engineering teams and the vessel data acquisition technical and operation leads
- Apply best practices for ensuring the highest degree of interoperability, reliability and robustness while conforming to existing and emerging standards
- Engage effectively with teams across the business to develop clear objectives for ZeroNorth’s IoT solution and to ensure that they integrate seamlessly with existing operations
Your profile
Your extensive knowhow spans the breadth and depth of technologies, sensors, networks, and system components of an IoT solution, coupled with more than 10 years of experience in digital Maritime systems. You have delivered IoT systems for data collection from vessel and third-party systems and have in-depth understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges presented by the Maritime environment.
You are a seasoned leader with strong problem solving and analytical skills. You have experience in senior executive and technical/scientific management roles and feel comfortable communicating across business levels with ease.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required and some travel is expected.
About us:
We are ambitious and passionate with a strong “Can Do” attitude. We work in a dynamic and informal space with everything you could dream of, such as food, games, fantastic coffee and amazing people. We love what we do - creating apps and services that help scale and optimise everyday challenges. While doing this, we save costs and provide a significant reduction worldwide in CO2 emissions.
We are on a mission for the betterment of our planet, Making Global Trade Green, our people, and our company culture. Therefore, we embrace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic status, culture or beliefs.
ZeroNorth provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- Team
- Technology
- Role
- Lead Software Engineer
- Locations
- Athens
- Employment type
- Full-time

Athens
Workplace & Culture
Collaboration, creatively.
Our team is growing, and as a market leader in digitalisation for shipping, we believe firmly that the only way forward is together. With some of the greatest creative minds, digital specialists and out-of-the-box thinkers in shipping tech, we encourage collaborative and close working, getting to the core of ZeroNorth’s mission.
Based in a newly renovated, modern building, ZeroNorth’s headquarters are in the centre of Copenhagen. Our offices are uniquely designed in line with our commitment to collaboration, ideas over titles and flexibility. As we continue to grow and face changing priorities as a workforce, we also encourage remote working.
About ZeroNorth
Recognising the challenges posed by climate change, technology company ZeroNorth was founded to accelerate the transition to greener global trade. By blending cutting-edge data-driven technology with human expertise, the ZeroNorth platform provides a range of software solutions that are helping the global shipping industry cut emissions and reduce its impact on the climate, whilst improving commercial performance.
ZeroNorth offers one platform with multiple services and is an industry-leading software developer, which interconnects data into insights and actions, optimising global trade for cargo owners, vessel owners, commercial operators, charterers, and bunker suppliers. The company’s software offers a full range of services which support the value chain to increase earnings and reduce CO2 emissions.
Vessel IoT Lead Architect
Deliver the end-to-end architecture of the IoT solution feeding Digital Twin-based and Big Data-driven monitoring, analysis, and optimization of vessel performance, in close collaboration with existin
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