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Solution Architect
Job Description
Location: Austin, Texas or Raleigh, NC
Itron is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global industry. Through innovative technology and services, we are working to create more insightful utilities, smarter cities and a more resourceful world. Join us.
In this role, you will be working directly with our US and international customers and prospects to understand their challenges and propose effective solutions to meet their needs. You will have significant hands-on responsibility and flexibility to drive multiple projects to successful conclusions by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and other Solution Architects, Product Management, Engineering, and Operations.
Duties and Resonsibilities
- Engage with customers to scope, design, document, implement and deliver integration scenarios between our back-office applications and those already deployed (or to be deployed) by the utility. You will collaborate and coordinate closely with Sales, Operations, Product Management and Engineering to ensure these engagements are successfully initiated and completed. Predictably deliver high-quality, high-performance, scalable integrations.
- Architect new solutions and deliver new services, which meet the needs of the customer and are beneficial to Itron.
- Work with engineers to design and build SOA- and ESB-based mappings. This team will also be responsible for working with Engineering to extend interfaces to meet the evolving needs of our customers while at the same time guaranteeing that all customers deploy non-customized Itron products. Engagements will often require that sample code is provided to customers or integration partners, rather than implementing the integration scenarios directly.
- Work directly with customers to create data mappings and resolve other related semantic issues involved in the building of the integration scenarios.
- Plan and execute validation efforts for all delivered integration scenarios.
- Contribute to the Smart Grid Services culture by actively participating in the evolution of best practices, tools, and processes.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5- 10 years as a Solution Architect or related experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field
- Hands on experience with multiple languages/ frameworks/ tools/ protocols across Windows and Unix systems including but not limited to Java/ J2EE, SOAP, SML, JMS, Python, Ruby, Shell Scripting, Groovy etc
- Experience working in a distributed international team and working directly with customers
- Experience with Eclipse IDE
- Experience with SOAPUI or similar tools
- Experience with LoadRunner or Load Testing with SoapUI and writing related Groovy scripts
- Proven ability to manage customer relationships and accounts; experience dealing with large companies which requires interacting with and managing requirements from multiple departments and system integrators
- Hands-on experience with enterprise middleware and volume transaction processing; experience within the utility industry is strongly preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas and designs to both technical and non-technical staff
- Ability to whiteboard solutions in front of a large audience and think nimbly on your feet
- Strong understanding of multi-threaded architectures, distributed systems, and scalable messaging
- Knowledgeable of Java/J2EE, SOAP, XML and JMS
- Hands-on experience with Linux at the command line
- Ability to write scripts in Perl, Python, Ruby, etc.
- Understanding of enterprise-class security solutions, including LDAP and public key cryptography
- Understanding and experience with an RDBMS
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated; able to demonstrate initiative and risk-taking
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Big 4 consultancy or professional services experience
- Experience with Microsoft Project or other project tracking tools
- Oracle Database
Travel: 1-10 %
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
IIP: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. If you require an accommodation to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron enables utilities and cities to deliver critical infrastructure services safely, securely and reliably to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
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