Utilities Solution Architect

Utilities Solution Architect This position entails designing and implementing architecture to meet business needs. The architect will participate in business process discussions, map functional requirements to system designs, and document solution architecture. The role involves working with a system integrator and stakeholders on design, providing an independent perspective on recommendations, and ensuring solutions align with technology standards. Key Responsibilities Create and document solution architecture, including current-state and future-state diagrams. Lead solution design sessions and conduct architecture reviews. Drive the mapping of requirements to solutions and manage documentation efforts. Review business context for solutions, define the vision and requirements, and recommend optimal options. Communicate architecture to stakeholders and collaborate with other architects and engineers to adopt IT standards. Assess the current systems architecture and recommend improvements. Ensure solutions align with standard guidelines and influence changes to standards when necessary. Identify and recommend appropriate solutions, including upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options. Required Qualifications Mid-level solution architect experience with a background in the utilities industry. Demonstrated understanding of utility business processes, particularly meter-to-cash operations, including AMI, billing, and meter data management. Experience creating architecture documentation, leading design sessions, and producing design artifacts using tools like Visio. Technical Skills Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA, including its architecture, configuration impacts, integration points, business process mapping, and enhancement capabilities. Knowledge of enterprise integration, API architecture, and cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences. Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with LeanIX is a plus. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.