Technical Architect

About Klir We are hiring to make water better! For too long, utilities have had to manage water through fragmented systems, siloed data and workflows held together by institutional memory. As costs rise, teams shrink and operational decisions demand real time clarity, connected data is no longer a nice to have. It is essential. At Klir, our mission is simple: Make Water Better. We believe the future of water is generative, built on connected data, clear workflows and operational continuity. Klir is the Operational Data Hub that unifies sampling, monitoring, permits, backflow and reuse into one connected view of the utility. When data, systems and decisions flow through a single hub, teams gain the confidence, control and time they need to focus on what actually moves water forward. Backed by Insight Partners, Bowery Capital and Spider Capital, Klir is one of the fastest growing companies in the digital water space. Utilities consistently tell us that Klir has transformed the way they work. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are hiring a Customer-Facing Technical Architect to partner closely with our customers, translating complex technical needs into clear, scalable solutions. This role will help establish strong ways of working across customer engagements, while championing technical excellence and a high-performance culture both internally and externally. Location: Hybrid based in Toronto with 2 days in office per week. Role Description We are seeking an experienced Customer-Facing Technical Architect to lead post-sales technical delivery for enterprise water utilities adopting the Klir Data Hub SaaS product. This role is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and long-term technical success of customer integrations and data migrations into the Klir Data Hub. You will work closely with water utility IT teams, system integrators, and internal product and engineering partners to integrate our platform with complex, legacy utility systems and to migrate large volumes of operational, asset, and customer data. Integrations include Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Customer & Billing systems, Asset Management systems, SCADA, GIS and identity providers with further integrations potentially in the future. You will also advise customers in relation to cyber security and data security. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong delivery leadership, and the ability to operate effectively in Responsibilities Enterprise Utility Integration Architecture Own the post-sales technical architecture for enterprise water utility customers Design and govern integrations between our SaaS platform and utility systems such as: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) CIS (Customer Information Systems) Billing Systems SCADA GIS (e.g., ESRI-based systems) Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems Data warehouses and reporting platforms Define integration patterns using APIs, event-based messaging, file-based transfers, and middleware Ensure integrations meet enterprise standards for security, performance, availability, and auditability Data Migration Leadership Lead large-scale data migrations from legacy utility systems into the Klir Data Hub SaaS platform Develop migration strategies for historical, operational, asset, and customer data Oversee data profiling, mapping, transformation, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation Manage cutover planning, rollback strategies, and post-migration verification Ensure data migrations align with regulatory retention and reporting requirements Post-Sales Customer Delivery & Engagement Serve as the primary technical authority during onboarding, implementation, and expansion phases Partner with customer IT and business teams to align on architecture, timelines, and risk management Facilitate technical design reviews, migration readiness assessments, and go-live checkpoints Provide technical leadership during escalations and complex delivery challenges Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure integrations and data handling comply with: Water Utility cybersecurity standards and best practices Data privacy and retention requirements Company SOC 2 Type 2 and customer security controls Support customer security reviews, audits, and technical due diligence post-sale Establish repeatable standards for enterprise utility implementations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product and Engineering to represent enterprise utility requirements and constraints Partner with Customer Success Managers to ensure delivery success Collaborate with system integrators and third-party vendors involved in water utility implementations Contribute to internal playbooks, reference architectures, and implementation accelerators What success looks like Enterprise water utilities successfully integrate their core systems with our platform Data migrations are accurate, auditable, and delivered with minimal operational risk Customers trust you as their long-term technical partner , not just an implementer Reduced onboarding time for large utilities through reusable architectures Improved post-go-live stability and reduced technical escalations Requirements (Sound like you?) Required experience 10+ years of experience in technical architecture , integration architecture , or solutions architecture Proven experience delivering post-sales enterprise implementations in complex customer environments Hands-on experience integrating SaaS platforms with utility or infrastructure-heavy systems Strong expertise in: RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations Authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, SSO, certificate-based auth) Data migration methodologies and tooling SQL and relational data models Experience working with legacy systems and long-lifecycle platform s Excellent customer-facing communication and technical leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly with U.S. water or wastewater utilities Familiarity with CIS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.) Experience with GIS integrations (ESRI or similar) Knowledge of Asset Management data flows and meter data management concepts Experience in integrating with Azure based cloud platforms Understanding of water utility regulatory environments and public-sector procurement Key Competencies Enterprise-level architectural thinking with strong delivery execution Comfortable operating in regulated, risk-averse environments Ability to guide customers through modernization from legacy systems Strong documentation, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Calm and effective during high-impact delivery and go-live phases Our Commitment To You Meaningful Impact Your work directly supports the people responsible for delivering safe drinking water and managing wastewater for millions of people. Hybrid Flexibility Work in a hybrid model based in Dublin, balancing in-person collaboration with focused remote work. Strong Team Culture We value honesty, accountability, and collaboration. We take our mission seriously while supporting one another and enjoying the work. Growth & Development You’ll design and evolve customer-centric technical architectures, with the opportunity to broaden your impact across solution strategy, customer partnerships, and cross-functional delivery as the company scales. Our Values Honesty. Audacity. Unity. These guide how we work with customers and with each other. Commitment to Your Growth You’ll work with leaders dedicated to coaching, transparency, and helping you become your best professional self. Compensation & Timing & Travel Salary: CAD $120,000–$140,000 annually Benefits: Canadian benefits package, unlimited vacation, MacBook Travel: Occasional traveling for company events Timing: Immediate opening