Principal IT Solution Architect

Gated Talent; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the National Grid as a Principal IT Solution Architect in Waltham, MA. The role involves driving innovation and excellence in technology solutions while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory needs. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing systems for large scale enterprises.
• 5+ years of hands-on technology development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.

Skills

Technical skills in vendor product selection

Software and technology analysis

Business analytics

Interfaces such as REST

Modern software technologies like Containers and Microservices

Architectural support of Agile delivery framework

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

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 Principal IT Solution Architect and find your superpower. We need you!

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

What You’ll Do

As a Principal IT Solution Architect, you’ll lead the design and implementation of complex solutions, driving innovation and excellence in our technology landscape. You’ll provide technical guidance and expertise to the Programs and Products supporting the Highest Security Zone hosting National Grid Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI). Key responsibilities include the following:

• Design and develop high-level solutions that integrate with existing systems and infrastructure
• Ensure solutions meet business needs, align with strategic goals, and comply with regulatory requirements
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple projects and teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external partners, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, robust, and secure solutions
• Oversee the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing environment
• Establish and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and standards
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
• Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth
• Lead architecture workshops and training sessions to enhance the skills of the team
• Solution Architecture and related diagrams and documentation to meet the changing needs of our enterprise
• Current State and Target State Architectural Definitions in alignment to program and product scope: value streams, business capabilities, master data, personas, applications, and key data flows
• Iterations of the Architectural Definition showing transitions states of each value stream over the course of the program and product lifecycle: value streams, business capabilities, master data, personas, applications, and key data flows

About You

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

More Information

Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid’s ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let’s chat!

Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.

Massachusetts $162,000 – $191,000 a year

Salary is commensurate with experience and location

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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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