Senior Solution Architect

Mothership; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking a Senior Solution Architect in Houston. Candidates must have substantial technology experience and expertise in stakeholder management, agile methodologies, and Enterprise Architecture. This role is crucial for ensuring that IT solutions are well-compliant and future-proof while managing diverse teams vividly across different cultures and time zones.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in digital and IT, with at least 3 years of stakeholder management experience.
• Expertise in Enterprise Architecture methodologies like TOGAF and architecture tooling.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Trading is a plus; Azure Integration experience is a MUST HAVE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IT solutions are well-designed, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and manage teams through virtual squads.
• Ensure solutions meet all regulatory and compliance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methodology

Delivery-oriented approach

Enterprise Architecture methodologies

Integration technologies

Job description

If you have Oil & Gas trading experience, that is a plus.

Rate = $70 to $75/hr

We are looking for someone ASAP for a role in the Oil/Gas/Energy Trading space.

Duration: 1-2 years (minimum 1 year)

MUST HAVE

Experience and Skills: The role requires 7-10 years in digital and IT, with at least 3 years of stakeholder management experience. The Senior Solution Architect should have substantial technology experience, preferably with a background in software engineering, and be able to work in virtual teams across different time zones and cultures. They should be delivery-oriented, with a focus on agile and product-focused delivery. Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and architecture tooling like Bizz Design, PowerDesigner, and ArchiMate modeling standard is essential.

In summary, the Senior Solution Architect at Shell plays a crucial role in ensuring IT solutions are well-designed, compliant, and aligned with the company's strategic goals. They collaborate with various stakeholders, manage teams through squads, and ensure solutions are future-proof and meet all regulatory and compliance requirements.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced exposure to integration technologies such as Confluent/Kafka, API Management, Logic Apps
• Other Technologies/Platforms: DataBricks, SAP HANA, Spark, Salesforce, API management, Multifactor authentication, Collibra, Purview
• Solution Architecture - Knowledge and Mastery

Experience in Oil & Gas and Trading is a plus. Azure Integration experience is a MUST HAVE.