AWS Application Solution Architect

About the role

This position is responsible for providing architectural leadership along with designing enterprise applications and public cloud architectures, primarily Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions and assisting in the implementation of these solutions within. This resource will be part of the Application Architecture team within the Application Architecture and Reliability Tower of the Digital Grid operation Organization, working across the organization to determine the needs of a range of business units and processes. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills to ensure has the right tools to be successful. Additionally, this position works cooperatively with a team to develop concepts, strategies and tactical processes within changing grid operations and landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of reference architecture patterns that make up the Enterprise Application Architecture and guiding principles for all cloud designs and implementations.
• Align Enterprise Architecture patterns to domain and/or program business strategy.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Technical Leads and Technical Staff to ensure that system designs, solutions and processes align to and support the Enterprise Architecture.
• Shape the Application Architecture roadmap through the application of technology, domain/program, industry and organizational capability expertise.
• Drive implementation of large-scale enterprise programs ensuring alignment between Architecture and program objectives.
• Manage the architecture of large domains, ensuring Architecture alignment for all programs, projects, and initiatives that impact the cloud domain.
• Participate in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) including:
  • Participate in discussion and approval of all projects, procedures, and policies presented to the ARB.
  • Approve of cloud-focused project designs that can be approved outside the ARB.
  • Validate and prepare cloud-focused projects, designs, procedures, or processes prior to them being presented to the ARB.
• Participate in Enterprise Solution Review Board
  • Ensure that proposed solutions align with Enterprise Architecture Strategies
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