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Eversource Energy · 2 hours ago

IT Lead Architect, Cloud (Azure) - Hybrid Schedule

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $167K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is seeking an IT Lead Architect, Cloud to shape their cloud strategy and drive the adoption of cloud technologies. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex cloud solutions while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful delivery of cloud-based initiatives.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

End to End responsibility for Eversource’s cloud platform

Integrate any updated specifications and requirements into the systems architecture

Research and recommend new Cloud technologies, platforms, and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database architecture, design, and configurations; establish and enforce database standards and best practices

Work closely with senior stakeholders to develop strategic plans with cross-functional teams to implement and assist operations

Drive strategic conversations around cloud migration strategies

Providing architectural recommendations to other teams on how to effectively use the cloud to drive down costs year to year

Planning, estimating and sizing cloud platform enhancements

Build and maintain internal customer relationships to grow the cloud platform champion network

Engage partners across the organization, both technical and non-technical, ensuring platform continues to meet everyone’s needs, while documenting core requirements

Lead and motivate dynamic team made up of cross functional skill set while providing focus to team in an agile environment

Develop future state roadmaps, drive consensus, proof of concepts and demonstrate viable paths to modernize applications in a multi-cloud environment hosted on Azure

Create and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates leveraging tools such as (Terraform, Ansible, Git, Azure DevOpsor Kubernetes) with an “Automation First” DevOps mindset

Partner with product and project teams to work as cloud subject matter expert, helping guide them to the most effective solution

Champions a structured approach to business application solutions from a selection, implementation and development perspective

Champions cloud development best practices

Directly assists in the development of a cloud architecture program including roadmaps and project portfolios for Eversource’s cloud platform

Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams. (Works with PMO to create project Teams)

Thought leader in emerging technologies helping Eversource identify the right use cases to keep pushing our technical capabilities

Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have in the overall landscape at Eversource

Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets

Qualification

Microsoft AzureCloud Architecture & DesignCost OptimizationAutomation & ScriptingMicroservices ArchitectureAgile/SAFe MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar technical discipline is required

Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in designing, developing, configuring, and implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions with various solutions from multiple vendors on a large enterprise scale

Minimum 8-10 years recent exposure to Microsoft Azure

Proficient in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud architectures, with experience designing scalable, resilient cloud solutions for medium and large-scale applications using both IaaS and PaaS services (including Compute, Network, Storage services)

Skilled in implementing modern architecture patterns including Microservices, event-driven, and Data Medallion Architectures, ensuring performance, scalability, and maintainability

Deep understanding of cloud cost models, billing structures, SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics, with hands-on experience using Harness Cost Management and Turbonomics for cost optimization

Experienced with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Prometheus, and Grafana, and proficient in scripting with Bash, PowerShell, and Python for automation and operational efficiency

Ability to design and implement cloud infrastructure for medium/large scale apps

Expertise with Agile/SAFe software development methodologies and tools

Excellent oral and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail regarding accounting skills

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Broad understanding of information technology topics

Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability

Technically creative and open-minded

Microsoft Azure Certification specific to the role (Infrastructure, Solutions, Applications, Database, etc.)