Solution/Technical Architect (Utility Modernization)

Dovel Technologies, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Solution/Technical Architect to guide modernizations for a major utility client. The role focuses on architecture strategy, target-state blueprints, and integration patterns across cloud and on-premises environments.

You will collaborate with client executives and delivery teams to shape roadmaps, assess technical debt, and establish standards that enable scalable, future-ready solutions. Occasional travel to NYC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in Solution/Enterprise Architecture or modernization leadership.
• 5+ years leading large-scale enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Utility industry experience preferred: electric, gas, water, or energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture, technical strategy, and modernization planning for a major utility organization.
• Develop target-state architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and implementation strategies.
• Design patterns for application, data, integration, and cloud architectures.
• Facilitate architecture workshops and design reviews with clients and delivery teams.
• Provide governance and standards throughout planning and design phases.

Skills

NET/C# architecture

REST/SOAP services

Angular architecture

SQL Server design

Databricks

Azure cloud

Event-driven architectures

Messaging frameworks

Architecture workshops

Documentation & governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Job description

## Solution/Technical Architect (Utility Modernization)Applylocations: US - NY, New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 42359**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 include:* 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