Solution Architect

Chevron Corporation; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Makati City, Philippines, seeks a Solution Architect to design and guide enterprise technology solutions across business and technical domains. You will partner with product owners, engineers and security teams to translate objectives into scalable, secure designs aligned with standards.

The role requires broad engineering experience, cloud platform knowledge, and a track record of leading complex multi-team initiatives.

Qualifications

• Deep technical background across software, cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Ability to design, lead, and guide enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong production and operational understanding, including security and observability.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, supportable technical designs.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and architecture governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end solutions using modern tools, cloud services and APIs.
• Drive best practices for modularity, scalability and observability in delivery.
• Lead cloud-enabled solution implementations with security-by-design.
• Document and publish IT engineering standards across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.

Skills

Solution architecture

Systems thinking

Technical analysis

Architecture documentation

Stakeholder management

Executive-ready communication

Tools

Azure

.NET

Python

Power Platform

APIs

Ansible

DevOps

Job description

Total Number of Openings1About UsChevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape.Chevron markets Caltex fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products in the Philippines. Our network of service stations, terminals and sales offices forms the backbone of our presence in the Philippines.In March 2020, Chevron sold its 45% non-operated interest in the Malampaya natural gas field. This was the first natural gas development and largest industrial project in the Philippines.From the Philippines, we provide operational support for Chevron offices on five continents. The workforce supplies transactional, processing and consulting services in areas ranging from finance to information technology.Chevron operates through two subsidiaries in the Philippines. Our Downstream company is Chevron Philippines Inc. We also operate a business processes support organization through Chevron Holdings Inc.There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI).CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines.CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2024 Circle of Excellence for CSR Company of the Year; 2024 Top 10 Fortune 500 companies; 2023 HR Asia best companies; 2022 Diversity Company of the Year; 2021 Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards, and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards.CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants, and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for Solution Architect. This role will be based in 6750 Building, Makati City, Philippines.We are seeking a highly capable and adaptable Solution Architect to help shape, design, and guide enterprise technology solutions across business and technical domains. This role is ideal for a technologist with broad engineering and architecture experience who can evaluate technology options, guide technical decision-making, and establish solution direction while balancing business priorities, delivery objectives, operational supportability, security, cost, and long-term sustainability.The Solution Architect will partner with product owners, engineers, operations teams, security teams, enterprise architects, and business stakeholders to translate business objectives into practical solution designs that are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.Technical FoundationCandidates should bring hands-on technical experience that enables credible engagement with engineering teams and informed architecture decisions. Relevant foundations include cloud and platform services; software, infrastructure, or automation engineering; source control and CI/CD platforms such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar; programming or scripting in C, Python, PowerShell, Go, or comparable languages; REST APIs and systems integration; JSON, YAML, or equivalent formats; and DevOps or agile delivery practices.Equivalent technologies and transferable experience will be considered. The successful candidate is expected to quickly develop working knowledge of the team’s technology landscape and operating environment to build trust and provide effective architectural guidance.To be successful as a Solution Architect, you must be able to connect business objectives with technical execution. You will apply architectural thinking, technical breadth, and delivery experience to design solutions that solve real business problems while aligning to enterprise standards and long-term strategic direction.This role requires strong communication, systems thinking, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. You will guide teams through ambiguity, evaluate options and tradeoffs, challenge assumptions, and establish technical direction across complex business and technology landscapes.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:Design and architect end-to-end solutions using a broad stack of modern software development tools, frameworks, languages, database and cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and technologies such as Azure, .NET, Python, Microsoft Power Platform, APIs, Ansible, DevOps, etc. to enable pioneering and market-leading solutions.Drive the use of modern software development best practices, patterns, and standard tools to ensure quality and maintainable digital and innovative business-enabling solutions that include modularity, scalability, observability, and integration.Lead the implementation of innovative, transformative, and cloud-enabled solutions, ensuring Chevron and industry technical standards and security-by-design practices are followed.Author, document and publish IT engineering standards that promote consistency, enhance system reliability, and support scalable and sustainable growth across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure these standards are effectively integrated and adhered to, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.Enable Chevron’s IT engineering talent by providing technical guidance and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a culture of upskilling, innovation, and continuous improvement. Continuously stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in Microsoft, Azure, and other technologies, and proactively recommend innovative solutions to maintain an edge against competitors.About YouWe know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated and talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.Requirements:ExperienceDeep technical background across software engineering, cloud engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, automation, database engineering, or related technical disciplines.Proven ability to design, lead, and guide enterprise technology solutions in complex, multi-team environments.Strong production and operational understanding, including supportability, resiliency, monitoring, incident management, lifecycle management, and operational readiness.Ability to translate business requirements and constraints into practical, scalable, and supportable technical solutions.Demonstrated technical leadership, including facilitating complex technical discussions, influencing decisions, articulating and documenting design rationale, and establishing architecture direction across multiple teams.Sound architectural judgment in evaluating alternatives, balancing competing priorities and trade-offs, and making clear, well-reasoned recommendations.Ability to identify and manage technical, operational, delivery, and organizational risks, including dependencies that could affect solution outcomes.Capability to develop and guide solution roadmaps, transition strategies, and implementation approaches from current state through target state.Ability to operate effectively across technology, operational, and business domains, connecting perspectives and aligning stakeholders around common outcomes.Strong understanding of modern delivery practices, including Agile, SAFe, DevOps, or comparable product and engineering delivery models.SkillsSolution architecture, systems thinking, technical analysis, and architecture documentation.Broad technical experience across cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, software engineering, automation, integrations, and operational technologies.Experience with engineering and delivery platforms such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar technologies.Experience with programming, scripting, or automation using C, Python, PowerShell, Go, or similar languages.Experience with REST APIs, systems integration, workflow automation, JSON, YAML, or equivalent technologies.Understanding of security, identity, resiliency, observability, operational supportability, and modern delivery practices.Strong stakeholder communication, facilitation, technical storytelling, and executive-ready presentation skills.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, architecture governance, and continuous improvement capabilities.Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way (https://www.chevron.com/about/the-chevron-way). At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership, and performance.Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.Benefits:Competitive salaryAllowances, medical and optical reimbursementsHealth care coverage for you and your eligible dependentsRobust employee centered programs for health and wellnessTime-off to promote healthy work-life balance or to care for your familyAnnual corporate incentive bonus when the company meets established goalsRecognition & awards programLife insuranceCareer development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groupsAt Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace.Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterChevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.