FCS Solution Architect / Technical Lead

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced FCS Solution Architect / Technical Lead for a utility project with Liberty Utilities.

This remote US-based contract-to-hire role starts as soon as the engagement begins and involves upgrading the Itron Field Collection System to version 4.7 and validating the solution before production deployment. You will define the target architecture and design, review the current FCS environment, plan the upgrade, and coordinate with QA and testing

Qualifications

• Experience with Itron Field Collection System (FCS) and Itron Mobile Collection System.
• Proven solution architecture, system design, and technical leadership.
• Experience with system upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of utility meter-reading operations.
• Familiarity with SAP integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the target solution architecture and technical design, including server specifications.
• Review the existing FCS environment and plan the upgrade approach.
• Assess compatibility with FC300 handhelds, Itron MC3/MC4 Toughbooks, and Bing Maps.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve design issues, and coordinate with integration and testing teams.
• Support QA environment planning and production readiness.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

System design

Upgrade planning

Meter-reading operations

Tools

Itron FCS

Itron Mobile Collection System

Job description

Hi,
We are looking for an experienced FCS Solution Architect / Technical Lead for a utility project with Liberty Utilities.

Location: Remote, USA
Duration: Contract to hire(Minimum 3 months)
Target Start Date: October 26, 2026
Visa: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B

The project involves upgrading Itron Field Collection System (FCS) environments to version 4.7 and validating the solution before production deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Define the target solution architecture and technical design, including server specifications.
• Review the existing FCS environment and plan the upgrade approach.
• Assess compatibility with FC300 handhelds, Itron MC3/MC4 Toughbooks, and Bing Maps.
• Lead technical reviews, resolve design issues, and coordinate with integration and testing teams.
• Support QA environment planning and production readiness.

Required experience:

• Itron Field Collection System (FCS) and Itron Mobile Collection System.
• Solution architecture, system design, and technical leadership.
• System upgrades and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of utility meter-reading operations.
• Familiarity with SAP integration is preferred.