Lead Solution Architect — Enterprise Transformation

National Grid; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in the United States is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to manage requirements, scope, and the development of solution options across programs.

You will lead solution architectures, ensure alignment with external and internal needs, and balance functional, service quality, and systems management requirements.

This role emphasizes defining standards, communicating design rationale, coordinating infrastructure plans, and guiding technical integrity across teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of enterprise software development experience.
• 5 years in an Architect's role delivering medium to large solutions.
• 2 years data/information modeling using ERDs and dimensional models.
• 2 years middleware and architectural design patterns.
• Experience with Agile and traditional project life cycle.
• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of all solution architecture activities across a program.
• Lead development of solution architectures aligned with requirements.
• Balance functional, service quality and systems management needs.
• Ensure adherence to standards for stable design.
• Communicate technical design and rationale within the architecture community.
• Coordinate design activity and custodians of infrastructure plans.
• Assure technical integrity and avoid duplicated work; assist in SLAs.
• Advise on quality standards and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Software development

Architect role

Agile lifecycle

Data modeling ERD/Dimensional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Apex/SOQL

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

C#/Java

Job description

National Grid in the United States is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to manage requirements, scope, and the development of solution options across programs.

You will lead solution architectures, ensure alignment with external and internal needs, and balance functional, service quality, and systems management requirements.

This role emphasizes defining standards, communicating design rationale, coordinating infrastructure plans, and guiding technical integrity across teams.