Lead Solution Architect

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to shape architecture for Electric Work and Asset Management solutions in IT & Digital. You will lead design, provide architecture guidance, and define end-to-end solution strategies to support business goals.

The role requires guiding complex, large-scale systems, driving integration, security, and observability from the outset, with a focus on RoI and compliance across the electric domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years designing systems for large-scale enterprises.
• 5+ years hands-on technology development or implementation.
• Experience with REST interfaces and modern tech like containers/microservices.
• Experience with TOGAF or similar frameworks and architecture tools.
• Experience supporting Agile delivery and digital product lifecycle.
• Experience with both custom and COTS applications.

Responsibilities

• Align IT strategies with business goals and identify capability gaps.
• Provide technical leadership for design of large-scale solutions.
• Define roadmaps and high-level migrations to the future state.
• Lead solution design and guide implementation of scalable, robust, secure solutions.
• Create conceptual and logical/physical architectures.
• Develop integration patterns and detailed designs for data delivery.
• Ensure security, reliability, and observability are designed in from the start.
• Maintain knowledge of electric work and asset management domain apps.
• Establish and enforce architecture principles and standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure best practices.

Skills

REST interfaces

Containers

Microservices

TOGAF / architecture domains

Agile delivery

Architecture design

Vendor product selection

Data & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems or related

Tools

Troux

Alfabet

Sparx

Job description

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead Solution Architect and find your superpower.

We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Lead Solution Architect for our IT & Digital department. This position can be located in Waltham, MA, or Brooklyn,NY (candidates may also reside in either Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine or the UK). If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part on our team, we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose

As a Lead Solution Architect, you'll be crucial in shaping the architecture of our technology solutions, ensuring they align with our business goals and strategies. You'll lead the design and implementation of Electric Work and Asset Management solutions, driving innovation and excellence in our technology landscape. You'll provide technical solution architecture guidance and Architecture expertise to the Programs and Products supporting the Electric Domain and responsible for development of architecture design of end-to-end solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure alignment of IT strategies with business goals and identify capability gaps and technology recommendations to achieve our strategic objectives.
• Provide technical thought leadership and direction for the design of highly complex and large-scale systems solutions to effectively meet business needs. Provide leadership for the architecture and solution design of projects/products that address strategic business needs and compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes in-depth analysis of multiple solution options and outlining technology recommendations.
• Define the roadmaps from the "as-is state" to the “to-be state”. Design secure, efficient, and adaptable future state models. Define the high-level migration/transition plans to address the gaps between the "as-is" and future state.
• Lead the Solution design and guide implementation of scalable, robust, and secure solutions.
• Create Conceptual Architecture that addresses the high-level business requirements.
• Develop Logical and Physical Architecture of Solutions and platforms
• Develop integration patterns and detailed integration designs to enable timely and efficient delivery and data
• Design secure, scalable and flexible solutions and ensure non-functional, reliability and observability requirements are designed in from the start.
• Maintain broad knowledge in the business applications/services that comprise the electric work and asset management domain.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise and insight related to the business electric applications domain.
• Establish, adhere and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 5+ years of experience designing systems for use in large-scale enterprises.
• 5+ years of hands-on technology development and/or implementation experience.
• Strong technical skills around vendor product selection, software and technology analysis, business analytics, interfaces such as REST, and modern software technologies such as Containers and Microservices.
• Experience with one or more of the TOGAF (or equivalent framework) architectural domains in business, application, data, technology; have used architecture tools such as Troux, Alfabet, Sparx or equivalent.
• Experience in architectural support of Agile delivery framework and digital product lifecycle.
• Experience in developing solutions with both custom and COTS applications.
• Experience in Work & Asset Mgm technology related to utilities would be a plus, such as: Asset and Work Management Solutions, Geospatial Systems Maximo, MAS8/9 , ESRI GIS

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

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Waltham: $157k - $184k a year

Brooklyn: $168k - $197k a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.