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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Architect - **Company:** Xcel Energy Inc. - **Location:** Eau Claire, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, LAMP (Software Bundle), Relational Databases, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Configuration and Change Management, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Esri GIS (Software), Togaf - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm95o4 ## About the Role 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., + Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position. + Ten years of related functional experience. + Architecture acumen across multiple domains including network, infrastructure, software, hosting models, mobile platforms, and security. + Exposure to diverse systems, technologies and processing environments in a large corporate setting. + Project solution architecture experience. + General knowledge of core aspects of enterprise 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. + Demonstrated leadership on technical aspects of large scale projects. + 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 + 10+ years of experience in solutioning and implementing large scale systems. + 6+ years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Smallworld and/or ESRI. + 6+ years of providing thought and capability leadership in areas of enterprise field assets. + 6+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives and architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions. + 5+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET. + 5+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL. + 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. + If not located in Minneapolis or Denver, must be willing to travel to these locations. ## Description The Senior IT Architect is a key role within the IT organization. They 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 end-to-end capabilities. They own, report, and consult on the overall health and corresponding risks of the Technical domain. Essential Responsibilities + 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. + 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. + Leadership: Lead work cross-organizationally 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. + Planning and Strategy: Participate in creation and renewal of an overarching IT strategy. Develop and enforce reference architecture standards that are aligned with IT strategies and principles. Contribute to architecture road maps and provide input to technology roadmaps. 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