Lead Software Architect

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Lead Software Architect to design and implement secure application and data architectures. You will lead a team of engineers to develop scalable digital solutions and collaborate with international teams. The position requires extensive experience and expertise in .NET technologies, cloud architecture, and Generative AI technologies. This role offers a competitive salary and the possibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing platform architectures.
• Experience designing application and data architecture roadmaps.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to develop high-performing digital solutions.
• Develop system roadmaps applying in-depth knowledge of technologies.
• Collaborate with an international development team for architecture design.

Skills

Application architecture

Cloud architecture

.Net technologies

Generative AI technologies

Agile methodologies

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

M.S. preferred

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

React

SQL

JavaScript Frameworks (Svelte, Vue, Angular)

Job description

Overview

Lead Software Architect

Westinghouse Electric Company

Remote

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Responsibilities

• Work with Agile Product Owners, Product Managers and Platform Managers to define application, security and data architecture that meets needs and aligns with WEC and D&I strategy.
• Develop system roadmaps applying in-depth knowledge of product related technologies, technology platforms, architectures and engineering design principles and advancements.
• Evaluate industry best practices and latest technology to be integrated into the digital strategic roadmap to strengthen the ecosystem.
• Lead a team of software engineers and architects to develop high-performing digital solutions tailored to multiple personas that meet service level agreement expectations by managing computing power, optimizing storage, and maintaining a high level of security.
• Lead a team of software engineers and architects with the design of data schemas, stored procedures and data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and loading of data from several data sources and small to large datasets.
• Lead the development of scalable data pipelines and API integrations to support increases in data volume and complexity.
• Collaborate with an international development team to communicate the envisioned architecture design and oversee implementation.

Qualifications

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing platform architectures
• Professional Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience designing and implementing application, security, and data architecture roadmaps
• Experience designing, integrating, and evolving complex infrastructure solutions, including service-oriented architecture and microservices
• Experience in .Net technologies (ASP.NET MVC, C#, WebAPI), GraphQL, JavaScript, React, JavaScript Frameworks (Svelte, Vue, Angular), SQL, NOSQL, Vector databases, and Unit Testing frameworks
• Demonstrated familiarity with Generative AI technologies, including foundational concepts such as large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and model deployment strategies
• Experience with the Azure platform and its services/APIs, familiarity with GCP
• Experience working with IT to develop solutions within existing standards; experience collaborating to implement IT changes to promote the vision of the roadmap

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800 to $146,000 per year.

Additional Information

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Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube