Lead Software Architect

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

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company seeks a Lead Software Architect to manage the design and implementation of applications focused on asset management and business process optimization. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in platform architectures, proficiency in cloud solutions, and a strong background in .Net technologies. This fully remote position offers a salary range of $116,800 to $146,000 per year, alongside comprehensive medical benefits and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing platform architectures.
• Professional Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert required.
• Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Define application and security architecture aligned with company strategy.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and API integrations.
• Lead a team of software engineers to optimize digital solutions.

Skills

Designing platform architectures

Implementation of cloud solutions

Experience with .Net technologies

Generative AI technologies

Data architecture and security

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

M.S. in Computer Science preferred

Tools

Azure

SQL

React

GraphQL

.Net technologies

Job description

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 encouraging diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

As a Lead Software Architect, you will manage the design and implementation of Westinghouse applications related to asset management, work management, and business process optimization. The architect will work with Westinghouse Product and Platform Managers to understand solution requirements and develop a global technology strategy and an information technology roadmap using a cloud first approach. You will report to the Senior Manager - Software Engineering and you will be fully remote.

Key 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

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Wellness programs designed to support employees in maintaining health and well-being, including Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid vacations and company holidays
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global recognition and service programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee referral program

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.