Senior IT Architect - Software Engineering and Integrations

Kohler (Rehlko); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Senior IT Architect - Software Engineering and Integrations to provide enterprise architecture leadership for software development, integrations, APIs, middleware, SAP extensions, and cloud platforms.

You will define technical standards, oversee MSP providers, ensure secure, scalable delivery aligned with business priorities and architectural principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
• 15+ years IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement software development and integration strategies that align with business goals and security standards.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints for applications, APIs, integrations, middleware, and cloud solutions.
• Lead software development and integration projects from architecture through delivery, including planning and direction.
• Provide architectural guidance to internal developers, MSPs, and vendors.
• Oversee middleware selection, implementation, and management for seamless system communication.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

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. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• 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 closely with business and IT stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• MSP Provider Leadership and Governance: Lead, coordinate, and oversee MSP providers to ensure delivery of software development, integration, support, and operational activities in line with agreed scope, project requirements, timelines, service levels, quality standards, security expectations, and Rehlko architecture principles.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure high-quality software and integration solutions, adherence to best practices, maintainability, scalability, security, and compliance with standards.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of integration processes, architecture, and configurations.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest integration technologies and trends and continuously improve integration processes and solutions.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in integration projects and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
• 15+ years IT experience including 3