Sr Solutions Architect – Trading

Programmers.io; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Houston seeks a Senior Solution Architect – Trading to lead architecture for enterprise trading initiatives, with a focus on CTRM/ETRM platforms. You will drive integration with SAP ERP, market data, risk systems, and cloud platforms, shaping the technology strategy and governance.

The role calls for deep commodity trading experience and a track record in digital transformation. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, and expertise in enterprise

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commodity trading, energy trading, or digital transformation.
• Deep CTRM/ETRM platform knowledge and trading/risk processes.
• Experience with enterprise architecture, APIs, cloud, and data integration.
• SAP ECC/S4HANA familiarity and enterprise integration experience.
• Azure, cybersecurity, and enterprise resiliency knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture for commodity trading, risk management, logistics, scheduling, inventory, and settlements.
• Define solution architectures integrating CTRM/ETRM, SAP ERP, market data, risk systems, analytics, and cloud platforms.
• Drive API-led integration, event-driven architecture, real-time data processing, and secure connectivity.
• Establish architectural standards, technical governance, and innovation roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, business requirements, vendor solutions, and market trends.
• Design scalable, resilient, highly available enterprise solutions with disaster recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, commercial teams, risk managers, IT leadership, and executive management.

Skills

CTRM/ETRM knowledge

Enterprise architecture

APIs & integration

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP ECC/S4HANA

Azure

API-led integration

Event-driven architecture

Disaster recovery planning

Job description

Senior Solution Architect – Trading (CTRM/ETRM)

Trading & Optimization Technology

We are looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect – Trading to lead solution architecture and technology strategy for enterprise trading initiatives, with a strong focus on Commodity Trading & Risk Management (CTRM/ETRM) platforms.

This role is ideal for an architecture leader with deep expertise in commodity and energy trading, enterprise integrations, commercial operations, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end architecture for commodity trading, risk management, logistics, scheduling, inventory, and settlements.
• Define solution architectures integrating CTRM/ETRM, SAP ERP, market data, risk systems, analytics, and cloud platforms.
• Drive API-led integration, event-driven architecture, real-time data processing, and secure connectivity.
• Establish architectural standards, technical governance, and innovation roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, business requirements, vendor solutions, and market trends.
• Design scalable, resilient, highly available enterprise solutions with disaster recovery capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, commercial teams, risk managers, IT leadership, and executive management.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in commodity trading, energy trading, petrochemicals, oil & gas, supply chain, or digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of CTRM/ETRM platforms and trading and risk management processes.
• Experience with enterprise architecture, APIs, messaging technologies, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, cloud platforms, and data integration.
• Working knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA and enterprise application integration.
• Experience with Azure, cybersecurity, infrastructure architecture, and enterprise resiliency.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and architectural governance skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with RightAngle, Endur, Allegro, Aspect, or similar CTRM/ETRM platforms.
• Knowledge of market data, credit risk, treasury, logistics, and commercial operations.
• TOGAF certification.
• Proven experience driving technology innovation and enterprise transformation.