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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - US & Canadian Candidates Only - **Company:** ORIGIN UTILITY, INC. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, Oracle (Applications), Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Legacy Systems - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3291b27973bdbca ## About the Role * 10+ years as a CC&B/C2M/CCS Solution Architect, including hands-on configuration and design leadership. * Proficient across customer care, billing, rates, meter reading, payments, collections, service orders, and utility financials. * In-depth understanding of CIS and meter-to-cash processes. * Proven experience transitioning utilities from legacy systems to Oracle Utilities platforms. * Strong knowledge of OUAF design principles and integration patterns across ERP and CIS environments. * Expertise in integrating utility/municipal edge systems and designing enterprise-wide architecture., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. * Advanced degree in technology or business is a plus. * Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations * Oracle Utilities Implementation Certification(s) strongly recommended ., * Must be available for at least 25% travel. * Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing consulting skills with the ability to explain complex Oracle Utilities concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. ## Description The Solution Architect is a senior leader responsible for designing, guiding, and delivering cross-platform solutions across the meter-to-cash lifecycle. This role collaborates with client leadership and subject matter experts to define business requirements, architect scalable solutions, and ensure successful implementation of Oracle Utilities platforms (CC&B, C2M, CCS). The architect provides both functional and technical guidance, aligning solutions with client goals, industry best practices, and measurable ROI., Solution and Business Domain Experience & Duties * Apply deep expertise in utilities, enterprise systems, and OUAF to design innovative, scalable solutions. * Lead solution architecture across CC&B, C2M, and CCS with 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Solution Architect. * Guide clients through the Oracle upgrade path from CC&B ? C2M ? CCS, ensuring continuity, risk mitigation, and operational alignment. * Analyze and define solution parameters across ERP, CIS, and meter-to-cash domains. * Demonstrate hands-on configuration expertise, including CC&B configuration, Config Tools, and functional setup. * Develop and maintain business process flows, configuration workbooks, functional designs, test scenarios, and training inputs. * Ensure solutions reflect industry best-practice business processes for mid-tier utilities. * Advise on integration impacts across enterprise applications and provide cross-platform architectural guidance. * Stay current on Oracle Utilities technologies and industry trends to incorporate modern capabilities into solution designs. * Collaborate with product development teams to provide insights from client engagements. Customer Focus * Lead client engagements with an emphasis on long-term partnership and strategic alignment. * Facilitate design workshops, onboarding sessions, and requirements-gathering activities. * Build strong relationships by addressing business drivers with platform-spanning solutions. * Manage expectations around scope, timelines, and budgets. * Assess business and technical impacts of proposed solutions and communicate proactively to avoid project risks. * Identify opportunities for additional Origin services and support account teams in developing proposals. Sales and Business Development * Support account teams by identifying solution opportunities within client ecosystems. * Participate in prospect discovery sessions to understand current systems, operational challenges, business objectives, and future-state requirements. * Translate discover findings into recommended solution architectures, implementation approaches, scope assumptions, and preliminary level-of-effort estimates. * Contribute to bids and proposals with content aligned to Origin's standards and strategic objectives. * Present solution designs and value propositions to prospective clients alongside senior leadership. * Highlight ROI, operational improvements, and modernization benefits in client presentations. Financial Accountability * Monitor and manage project scope to mitigate financial risk. * Support resource allocation and ensure project delivery remains within budget. * Identify strategic upsell opportunities and collaborate with account managers to expand Origin's footprint. Mentoring Responsibilities * Mentor junior team members with structured development plans. * Lead multi-tiered workstreams across large-scale, multi-product implementations. * Support recruitment efforts by identifying and evaluating top talent.