IT Solution Architect

The IT Architect will own and govern the use of architecture design patterns, data tools and principles that align to the overarching IT Strategy and optimally serve their respective domain. They consult and collaborate cross-organizationally to support delivery of capabilities. They own, report, and consult on the overall health and corresponding risks of the Technical domain.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead work through coaching and feedback, and through significant interactions and influence with leaders. Govern work efforts to ensure alignment with reference architecture, IT strategy and policy. Collaborate cross-organizationally to influence alignment on and adoption of enterprise architecture standards.

• Technical Expertise: Provide consultation and direction to delivery and operational teams on optimal architecture for respective solutions. Maintain state-of-the-art expertise of enterprise architecture technologies, frameworks, and industry innovations.

• Architectural Operations: Review and approve projects and work efforts to ensure that they are compliant with architectural standards. Track and manage exceptions to standards. Continuously improve operational processes. Assess, report, and make recommendations to eliminate operational risk related to technology or architecture.

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for., + Seven years of related functional experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.

• Exposure to diverse systems, technologies and processing environments in a large Corporate setting.

• Project solution architecture experience.

• Knowledge of core aspects of architecture (Software, Hardware, Network, Integration, Data, hosting models, platform types, etc.).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise.

• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.

• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years of solution and enterprise architecture experience.

• 6+ years of experience in solutioning and implementing large scale systems.

• 6+ years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Smallworld and/or ESRI.

• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.

• 3+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET.

• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL.

• 3+ years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.

• Demonstrated Experience delivering of technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.

• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus.

• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus.

• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.

• Experience in migrations from Smallworld to ESRI UN is a huge plus.

• If not located in Minneapolis or Denver, must be willing to travel to these locations.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $118,100.00 to $145,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.