Senior IT Architect - Software Engineeri

Rehlko; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

A safe and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Senior IT Architect - Software Engineering and Integrations to provide enterprise architecture leadership across software development, integrations, APIs, middleware, and cloud platforms. You will define technical standards and ensure secure, scalable delivery aligned with business priorities.

You will lead architecture governance, oversee vendors, and drive architectural excellence to support energy resilience initiatives and digital modernization at Rehlko.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement software development and integration strategies aligned with business goals, security standards, and enterprise principles.
• Develop architecture blueprints for custom apps, APIs, integrations, middleware, SAP extensions, and cloud solutions.
• Lead software development and integration projects from architecture to delivery, including planning and oversight.
• Provide architectural guidance and delivery oversight to internal developers, MSPs, and vendors.
• Oversee middleware selection and management to ensure seamless communication between systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with Rehlko's architecture principles and standards.

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Senior IT Architect - Software Engineering and Integrations provides enterprise architecture leadership for software development, integrations, APIs, middleware, SAP-related solutions, and cloud platforms. The role defines technical standards and solution patterns, leads architecture and design governance, oversees MSP providers and vendors, and ensures secure, scalable, high-quality delivery aligned with business priorities, Rehlko architecture principles, service levels, and operational excellence.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Software Development and Integration Strategy: Define and implement software development and integration strategies that align with business goals, enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and the broader technology landscape.
• Solution and Architecture Design: Develop and maintain architecture and solution blueprints for custom applications, APIs, integrations, middleware platforms, SAP extensions, and cloud-based solutions.
• Technical Project Leadership: Lead software development and integration projects from architecture through delivery, including planning, technical direction, execution oversight, and alignment with project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Technical Oversight: Provide architectural guidance, technical leadership, and delivery oversight to internal developers, integration specialists, MSPs, and vendors performing hands-on software development and integration work.
• Middleware Management: Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of middleware solutions to ensure seamless communication between systems.
• Collaboration: Work c