Solution/Technical Architect (Utility Modernization)

US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a senior Solution Architect to lead modernization for a major utility client. You will define target-state architectures, roadmaps, and integration patterns while guiding workshops and governance across planning and design phases.

You will collaborate with data, application, and infrastructure teams and present recommendations to executives; travel to NYC region may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Modernization, or related roles.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience leading large-scale modernization initiatives.
• Experience with utility industry environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, technical strategy, and modernization planning for a major utility client.
• Develop target-state architecture blueprints and roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Drive architecture workshops and design reviews with stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Produce architecture artifacts such as diagrams, data flows, and technical specs.
• Provide governance and standards for future implementations and transitions into execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

NET/C# architectures

REST & SOAP services

Angular

SQL Server

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Job Family: Software Development & Support Travel Required: Up to 75%+ Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

Lead solution architecture, technical strategy, and modernization planning activities for a major utility organization. Assess current-state applications, integrations, databases, and infrastructure to identify modernization opportunities, technical debt, and architectural risks. Develop target-state architecture blueprints, technical roadmaps, and implementation strategies aligned with business and technology objectives. Define application, integration, data, and cloud architecture patterns to support scalable and sustainable future-state solutions. Lead architecture workshops, technical discovery sessions, and design reviews with client stakeholders, business teams, and delivery organizations. Develop architecture artifacts, including system diagrams, integration designs, data flow models, technical specifications, and decision records. Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the planning and design phase while establishing standards for future implementation activities. Partner with data, application, and infrastructure teams to define modernization approaches for legacy systems and complex utility data environments. Design and review API, event-driven, messaging, and batch-processing integration strategies. Collaborate with client and project leadership to identify risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations that may impact successful delivery. Support transition from planning and design into implementation activities anticipated throughout 2027. Present recommendations, findings, and architectural decisions to executive and technical stakeholders.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Modernization, or related technical leadership roles.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience leading large-scale enterprise application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated utility industry experience supporting electric, gas, water, or energy organizations.
• Experience developing enterprise application, integration, and cloud architecture strategies.
• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET/C# application architectures.
• Experience designing REST and SOAP services and enterprise integration solutions.
• Experience with Angular-based application architectures.
• Experience with SQL Server and relational database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience designing and architecting solutions utilizing Databricks.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures, message queuing technologies, and integration frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate architecture workshops and communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentation development.
• Ability and willingness to travel to New York City approximately every other week for 2–3 days per trip (unless based in New York City).

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting utility customer, billing, meter, usage, asset management, or operational systems.
• Experience with cloud architecture in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing large-scale data migration, transformation, and analytics solutions.
• Experience developing modernization roadmaps for legacy application portfolios.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance processes.
• Experience working in consulting environments supporting large-scale technology transformation programs.
• Experience leading architecture review boards, governance committees, and technical steering groups.
• Knowledge of utility regulatory requirements and operational considerations.
• Experience supporting both strategy/design and implementation phases of modernization programs.

The annual salary range for this position is $162,000.00-$270,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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