SolutionTechnical Architect (Utility Modernization)
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Job Family:
Software Development & Support
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Lead solution architecture technical strategy and modernization planning activities for a major utility organization.
Assess current-state applications integrations databases and infrastructure to identify modernization opportunities technical debt and architectural risks.
Develop target-state architecture blueprints technical roadmaps and implementation strategies aligned with business and technology objectives.
Define application integration data and cloud architecture patterns to support scalable and sustainable future-state solutions.
Lead architecture workshops technical discovery sessions and design reviews with client stakeholders business teams and delivery organizations.
Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams integration designs data flow models technical specifications and decision records.
Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the planning and design phase while establishing standards for future implementation activities.
Partner with data application and infrastructure teams to define modernization approaches for legacy systems and complex utility data environments.
Design and review API event-driven messaging and batch-processing integration strategies.
Collaborate with client and project leadership to identify risks dependencies and implementation considerations that may impact successful delivery.
Support transition from planning and design into implementation activities anticipated throughout 2027.
Present recommendations findings and architectural decisions to executive and technical stakeholders.
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Solution Architecture Enterprise Architecture Application Modernization or related technical leadership roles.
Minimum five (5) years of experience leading large-scale enterprise application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated utility industry experience supporting electric gas water or energy organizations.
Experience developing enterprise application integration and cloud architecture strategies.
Strong experience with /C# application architectures.
Experience designing REST and SOAP services and enterprise integration solutions.
Experience with Angular-based application architectures.
Experience with SQL Server and relational database design optimization and performance tuning.
Hands-on experience designing and architecting solutions utilizing Databricks.
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud architecture best practices.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures message queuing technologies and integration frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate architecture workshops and communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical documentation and presentation development.
Ability and willingness to travel to New York City approximately every other week for 23 days per trip (unless based in New York City).
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience supporting utility customer billing meter usage asset management or operational systems.
Experience with cloud architecture in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience designing large-scale data migration transformation and analytics solutions.
Experience developing modernization roadmaps for legacy application portfolios.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance processes.
Experience working in consulting environments supporting large-scale technology transformation programs.
Experience leading architecture review boards governance committees and technical steering groups.
Knowledge of utility regulatory requirements and operational considerations.
Experience supporting both strategy/design and implementation phases of modernization programs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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