Principal Innovation Architect

Genesis10•Waukesha, WI

6h•Remote

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a Principal Innovation Architect for a Major Utility Company. This is a 12+ month contract-to-hire remote position. The Executive Innovation Architect is responsible for exploring, validating, and substantiating emerging technologies to identify future opportunities for the client and its customers. Operating within Innovation & Emerging Technologies (IET), this role performs applied research, experimentation, prototyping, and capability incubation that informs technology evolution decisions. The role serves as the company's technical innovation authority, helping transform emerging technologies into validated concepts, proven capabilities, and future opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Data Science, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of progressive experience in solution architecture, software engineering, cloud engineering, data engineering, AI/ML engineering, innovation programs, or related technology disciplines
Proven experience researching, evaluating, prototyping, and applying emerging technologies within enterprise, consulting, product, engineering, or innovation-focused environments
Demonstrated ability to move technologies from concept through experimentation, validation, and recommendation
Strong understanding of innovation architecture, technology incubation, technical feasibility analysis, and prototype development methodologies
Experience working across multiple technology domains, including cloud platforms, software development, data platforms, artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics
Ability to influence technology strategy and investment discussions through technical expertise
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to executive, business, and customer audiences
Demonstrated curiosity, continuous learning, adaptability, and passion for emerging technology innovation

Nice To Haves

Advanced coursework or graduate-level study in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or cloud computing
Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), AI/ML, data engineering, or enterprise architecture
Experience with utility industry technologies, GIS platforms, or critical infrastructure domains
Exposure to consulting, customer-facing engagements, product development, innovation labs, or research organizations
Demonstrated contributions to research, open-source initiatives, or technology publications

Responsibilities

Research emerging technologies, platforms, frameworks, and industry developments
Conduct technology experiments, proofs of concept, prototypes, and technical demonstrations
Evaluate technical feasibility, scalability, readiness, and applicability of emerging capabilities
Design innovation architectures, reference models, and proof-of-value implementations
Assess artificial intelligence, automation, data, cloud, and other emerging technology opportunities
Develop technical recommendations supporting technology evolution decisions
Collaborate with Executive Solution Engineers and Executive Solution Architects to validate business value and strategic applicability
Contribute technical insights supporting executive decision-making and prioritization activities
Establish experimentation frameworks and innovation validation approaches
Mentor junior-level team members and provide technical leadership for innovation initiatives

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)