Application Guide

How to Apply for Solutions Architect - Custom Development

at Air Products

🏢 About Air Products

Air Products is pioneering clean hydrogen projects to create a zero-carbon energy future, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable industrial solutions. Working here means contributing directly to climate change mitigation through innovative technology in a company with global impact. Their focus on hydrogen energy represents a unique opportunity to be part of the energy transition revolution.

About This Role

As a Solutions Architect for Custom Development at Air Products, you'll design technical architectures for IT projects supporting clean hydrogen initiatives, bridging functional requirements with technical implementation. This role is impactful because your architectural decisions will directly enable the digital infrastructure for zero-carbon energy projects. You'll also mentor junior developers and introduce new technologies to accelerate the company's technical capabilities.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with functional teams to understand clean hydrogen project requirements, then designing technical architectures that balance innovation with reliability. You might review junior developers' work, document technical designs for upcoming projects, and research new technologies that could improve the company's digital capabilities. Regular coordination with infrastructure teams ensures your architectural designs are implementable within existing systems.

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🎯 Who Air Products Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience designing solution architectures for enterprise IT projects, with specific examples of translating business requirements into technical designs
  • Demonstrates experience supervising development and QA processes, with ability to coordinate technical tasks across project phases
  • Shows proven ability to partner with both functional teams (like business analysts) and infrastructure teams during solution design
  • Exhibits a learning mindset with examples of introducing new technologies to previous organizations as a change agent

📝 Tips for Applying to Air Products

1

Highlight specific experience with architecture for industrial or energy sector IT projects, not just generic enterprise applications

2

Quantify your impact on previous projects - e.g., 'reduced system integration time by 30% through improved architecture design'

3

Mention any experience with hydrogen, clean energy, or industrial gas sector technologies in your resume

4

Demonstrate your mentoring experience with concrete examples of coaching junior developers

5

Show how you've been a technology change agent by describing specific new technologies you've introduced and their business impact

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for clean energy technology and how it aligns with Air Products' zero-carbon mission", "Specific examples of solution architecture you've developed for complex IT projects, emphasizing technical design documentation", 'Experience partnering with both functional and infrastructure teams to implement solutions', 'Your approach to mentoring developers and facilitating knowledge sharing across organizations']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Air Products' specific clean hydrogen projects like their NEOM project in Saudi Arabia or various North American initiatives
  • → The company's technology stack mentions in recent press releases or their digital transformation strategy
  • → Industrial gas sector challenges and how digital solutions address them
  • → Pune's role as Air Products' technology hub and their local presence

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for developing solution architecture for a complex IT project from requirements to implementation
2 How would you approach introducing a new technology stack to support clean hydrogen project management?
3 Describe a time you had to coordinate technical tasks across multiple project phases while mentoring junior team members
4 How do you ensure technical requirements meet both client specifications and long-term architectural standards?
5 What experience do you have partnering with infrastructure teams on solution design for industrial applications?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only generic architecture experience without specific project examples or quantifiable outcomes
  • Focusing solely on technical skills without demonstrating ability to partner with functional/business teams
  • Failing to show interest in clean energy or Air Products' specific mission beyond just needing a job

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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