Principal IT Architect

6 days ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, United States National Grid USA Full time
About National Grid USA

We are a leading energy company that connects people and society through the power of energy. Our mission is to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient energy supply to our customers. As a Principal IT Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and strategy of our IT architecture.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Architect to lead the design and implementation of high-impact technology solutions. You will collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and technology teams to ensure alignment with business goals and drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain the architectural vision and strategy for National Grid's technology, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
  • Lead the design of scalable, robust, and secure IT solutions that meet business requirements and support National Grid's strategic goals.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to determine their potential impact on National Grid's business and technology landscape. Provide recommendations for adoption where appropriate.
  • Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and quality across all technology initiatives.
  • Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand requirements, develop solutions, and drive successful implementation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and other IT professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of National Grid's IT technology.
  • Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including blueprints, guidelines, and standards, to support ongoing operations and future initiatives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience designing systems for use in large scale enterprises
  • 5+ years of hands-on technology development and/or implementation experience
  • Strong technical skills around vendor product selection, software and technology analysis, business analytics, interfaces such as REST, and modern software technologies such as Containers and Microservices
  • Experience with one or more of the TOGAF (or equivalent framework) architectural domains in business, application, data, technology
  • Experience in architectural support of Agile delivery framework and digital product lifecycle
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure, allowing employees to work remotely or from the office, as needed. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.



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