Enterprise Cloud & Automation Architect Leader

TXU Energy; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra in Irving, Texas seeks a Principal Application Architect to lead architecture services, cloud strategy, and enterprise governance. You will drive cost efficiencies, define standards, and mentor automation engineers across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technology roadmaps, and delivering reference implementations with ADRs and governance. A strong background in AWS and data-driven platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT architecture experience required.
• 5+ years of team management experience.
• Knowledge of ITIL, Cloud, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and TOGAF.
• Experience with ISO 9000 and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture and platforms for all applications.
• Engage business leads to define technology solutions and roadmaps.
• Define guiding principles, standards, and roadmaps.
• Design and implement cloud architectures to meet business needs.
• Lead enterprise architecture and governance practices.
• Drive cost management and ROI focus across IT landscape.
• Mentor Automation Engineers within the Center of Excellence.
• Create reference architectures with standards and leading practices.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Cloud architecture

Agile/DevOps

IT governance

Team management

Education

College degree or certifications

Tools

AWS

MuleSoft

ActiveMQ

RabbitMQ

Java/Spring Boot

Python

Job description

Vistra in Irving, Texas seeks a Principal Application Architect to lead architecture services, cloud strategy, and enterprise governance. You will drive cost efficiencies, define standards, and mentor automation engineers across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, technology roadmaps, and delivering reference implementations with ADRs and governance. A strong background in AWS and data-driven platforms is essential.