Solution Architect

Ulteig is seeking a talented Solution Architect passionate about solving complex, high-impact technical challenges by designing and architecting scalable, maintainable, high-performance solutions. This role will join the Digital Transformation group and partner closely with software engineering, product, program, and domain engineering teams to define, evolve, and improve software applications and solutions across the enterprise.

This individual will serve as a critical bridge between software engineers and engineering domain teams-articulating technical needs, aligning architecture decisions, and accelerating the delivery of high-quality solutions. The role will also shape the structure, design, and lifecycle of applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while enabling agile, efficient delivery.

By combining architecture strategies with hands-on development and collaboration, this role drives consistency, quality, and performance across the application and solution landscape while helping teams move faster and deliver greater client value.

This role reports to the Director of Digital Software Engineering and resides within the Digital Transformation group.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the overall vision for a solution.
• Define and own the architecture for enterprise and product applications across the portfolio
• Ensure design patterns, standards, and best practices (e.g., layering, modularity, API design, resiliency) are in place and followed
• Collaborate to align application design with broader solution and enterprise architecture
• Guide development teams in implementing scalable and maintainable application architectures
• Ensure applications are designed for performance, reliability, security, and extensibility
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide governance over application design decisions
• Contribute to a highly collaborative team atmosphere
• Provide thought leadership to the delivery team
• Contribute hands-on to application development when needed
• Contribute to improving the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD, testing strategies, and observability

• 8+ years of experience within a Software Development capacity
• Experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Deep analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience within C#, .NET, JavaScript/Typescript, xUnit, Python, or equivalent.
• Strong cross-discipline and cross-group collaboration skills
• Ability to operate with a growth mindset within a highly engaged team.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with application architecture patterns (e.g., layered architecture, microservices, event-driven systems)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous architectural experience within a Software Delivery context
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

$126,400 - 164,300, * Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members. What You Can Expect from Ulteig Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally. We offer our team members, Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $126,400 - 164,300 * Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.