Application/Solutions Architect II

Application/Solutions Architect II

 

JOB SUMMARY:   

Application/Solutions Architect II works with stakeholders – both business and IT to gather functional and non-functional requirements, define and develop data-oriented solution architecture involving modern data and Microsoft Azure technologies that align with and support the business and technology organization strategy and standards. Additionally, this position will be responsible for management and alignment of solutions across all technology platforms working closely with enterprise architects, developers, data and infrastructure teams to optimize application code, ensuring reusable services, optimizing performance, planning capacity and ensuring app/data security.

This position reports to Supervisor, Data Delivery & Operations

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) 

 

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. An advanced degree is desirable.
• 7 or more years of relevant architect experience. 
• Data oriented solution architecture development experience utilizing Both On-Premises and Cloud (Azure) modern data architecture platforms and patterns.
• Experience communicating technical architectures and concepts with non-technical audiences.
• Hands on experience architecting and implementing data engineering and analytics solutions using tools such as Informatica, Goldengate, Kafka, MSBI, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure ML, Azure AI, Python, Azure Key Vault and Power BI. 
• Ability to create context diagrams as well as conceptual, logical and physical architecture as well as data orchestration diagrams.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing data models for structured and unstructured datasets. 
• Hands-on experience designing and developing solutions involving data sourcing, enrichment and delivery using APIs & Web Services. 
• Hands-on experience developing big data technologies such as Distributed file Systems such as ADLS and Spark  
• Microsoft Azure Solution Architect and Data Engineer Certifications are preferred
• Experience in Data Governance processes and tools such as Informatica Data Catalog 
• Experience with Agile as well as DevOps, CI/CD methodologies 
• Experience in Azure Administration including security
• Experience in Data Quality processes and tools such as DQS 
• Experience in Orchestration and Scheduling tools such as Autosys
• Experience with Agile methodology and tools such as JIRA 

 

 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   

 

Create, document, and evangelize IT solutions and reference architectures with a focus on data 

• Design, develop, and integrate prototype solutions and services to assist with business development or customer demonstrations
• Rearchitect existing and design new systems that integrate with our legacy systems, Commercial-Of-The-Shelf packages, SaaS applications, and data systems
• Work with Technology Organization peers, business partners, Enterprise Decision Support and Governance team to understand and package the right set of capabilities into a solution that meets the specific need
• Design solutions that accommodate all aspects of the lifecycle and personnel including migrations, deployment, monitoring, training, and support
• Define, communicate and enforce best practices/standards/frameworks
• Communicate in non-technical terms, understand requirements and guide developers with suitable, integrated digital solutions
• Understand broad GTS capabilities and build a network of resources to support solutioning and quality of delivery
• Drive and provide architecture review and contingency plans and documentation aligning to industry best-practices and Technology Organization policy and regulations
• Lead the solution architecture through the delivery process 
• Develop conceptual architecture as needed
• Act as a technical advisor for GTS ensuring the project is delivered and leverages leading practices and frameworks
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to support teams

 

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.