IT Solution Architect

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 118,100 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is searching for an IT Architect in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to own and govern architecture design patterns that align with IT Strategy. The role involves consulting across organizations, ensuring collaboration on enterprise architecture.

Applicants should have 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Benefits include a comprehensive package featuring health plans, retirement savings, paid time off and more.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Exposure to diverse systems in a large Corporate setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching and feedback interactions with leaders.
• Provide consultation on optimal architecture solutions.
• Review and approve projects for architectural compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field

Tools

GIS solutions (Smallworld, ESRI)

SQL Server

Architectural frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF)

Job description

Position Summary

The IT Architect will own and govern the use of architecture design patterns, data tools and principles that align to the overarching IT Strategy and optimally serve their respective domain. They consult and collaborate cross‑organizationally to support delivery of capabilities. They own, report, and consult on the overall health and corresponding risks of the Technical domain.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead work through coaching and feedback, and through significant interactions and influence with leaders. Govern work efforts to ensure alignment with reference architecture, IT strategy and policy. Collaborate cross‑organizationally to influence alignment on and adoption of enterprise architecture standards.
• Technical Expertise: Provide consultation and direction to delivery and operational teams on optimal architecture for respective solutions. Maintain state‑of‑the‑art expertise of enterprise architecture technologies, frameworks, and industry innovations.
• Architectural Operations: Review and approve projects and work efforts to ensure that they are compliant with architectural standards. Track and manage exceptions to standards. Continuously improve operational processes. Assess, report, and make recommendations to eliminate operational risk related to technology or architecture.

Minimum Requirements

• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
• Exposure to diverse systems, technologies and processing environments in a large Corporate setting.
• Project solution architecture experience.
• Knowledge of core aspects of architecture (Software, Hardware, Network, Integration, Data, hosting models, platform types, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross‑organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years of solution and enterprise architecture experience.
• 6+ years of experience in solutioning and implementing large scale systems.
• 6+ years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Smallworld and/or ESRI.
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET.
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems such as Oracle or MSQL.
• 3+ years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus.
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus.
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.
• Experience in migrations from Smallworld to ESRI UN is a huge plus.
• If not located in Minneapolis or Denver, must be willing to travel to these locations.

Compensation

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $118,100.00 to $145,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA), Limited-Purpose FSA, Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short‑term disability (STD), Long‑term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail]. All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.