Sr. Architect - Cloud Technologies

Exelon•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About The Position

Architecture Management defines the technology building blocks of the enterprise and their inter-relationships, guiding their design and evolution. These principles drive roadmaps to ensure the right mix of technology services for business value. The Sr. IT Architect aligns IT solutions with architectural standards, ensuring compliance with architecture processes for all projects In Analytics space. They support IT standards development by participating in technology pilots and evaluating technical advantages, market availability, and risks. They provide guidance to project managers and stakeholders on IT system solutions and improvements. They assist in developing frameworks, roadmaps, Detail designs, documentation and tools evaluation for operational effectiveness and support of cloud architectures. They adapt to special projects and collaborate with technology vendors when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Sciences or related discipline and 4-7 years of relevant experience: IT solutions architecture, Data Engineering, Application Design
Broad technical expertise in at least one area, such as application development, enterprise applications or IT systems engineering
Excellent communications and presentation skills - Able to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written and verbal)
Expert in change management principles associated with new technology, ability to develop roadmaps for the future changes
Deep understanding of project management principles, SDLC, Architectural principles

Nice To Haves

Broad technical expertise in Cloud technologies following Medallion architecture in building Analytical solutions
Experience with Azure
Experience in Databricks, warehouse, BI Reporting and various integrations
Broad technical expertise in Azure Cloud technologies, IT System Engineering, Infrastructure, networking,
Extensive experience in developing Application, System, network diagrams in visio, Database technologies, AI, Machine Learning, application development, idea on enterprise applications
Deep understanding of Architectural principles

Responsibilities

Work within a team environment to conduct the architecture governance program for technology projects across the Exelon organization. This includes determining alignment of projects with technical standards and other business requirements (50%)
Assist the IT Architecture and Engineering community in planning the introduction of new technologies and/or identifying the most appropriate technology choices to accomplish goals by utilizing Exelon's standard governance process. Assist in the development of white papers, conducting presentations as needed to explain why a technology is being recommended by IT (20%)
Build and maintain knowledge of new technologies or technology opportunities and assist in development of analysis of their use for business and/or IT clients (15%)
Participate and facilitate peer groups around specific technology areas (10%)
Maintain and enhance engagement with business and IT partners (5%)

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $106,400.00/Yr. – $146,300.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more