Domain Architect, Infrastructure (Hybrid)

About the role

The Domain Architect at Eversource is responsible for applying technology to solve business problems in a supportable, cost-effective manner. They also contribute to the domain roadmap, standards, and practices into the overall Enterprise Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Apply technology to solve business problems in a supportable, cost-effective manner
• Evaluate technologies against vendor product roadmaps, competitive products, and market trends to ensure the domain meets current and future Eversource needs
• Develop guidance for incorporating the technology within their domain into solutions, including defined standards, reference architectures, solution guidelines and metrics
• Analyze the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement
• Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, typically in sync with the IT budgeting or other capital planning processes
• Understand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business needs
• Facilitate the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations and technology platforms
• Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of changes to the technology architecture
• Participate in Eversource Enterprise Architecture processes as the expert in their domain(s) and work with peers to align architects
• Incorporate domain standards, practices, guidance and roadmaps into the Eversource Architects and communicate them via architecture documents, meetings or other channels
• Periodically review and maintain the accuracy of the information
• Develop standards, practices, roadmaps, for integration in the Eversource EA and for use in developing solutions leveraging the domain technology
• Provide technology consulting to solution architects and others who are using or modifying multiple domain technologies within a solution, ensuring the technology operates coherently to meet overall needs
• Effectively integrate knowledge from subject matter experts and peers from other technical areas
• Manage and develop people, foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, and lead change
• Create an engaged workforce and focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years in an IT Architect or Lead Subject Matter Expert role
• Minimum of 5 years related experience working with technology or application solutions, including experience in architecture, design, implementation, support and management of the technologies appropriate for the specific positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Advanced degree preferred
• Exposure to multiple, various technical configurations, technologies and processing environments
• Deep knowledge of one technical domain, or experience working with multiple technical domains
• Understanding of how the domains relate and can be assembled into comprehensive solutions that meet business and IT needs
• Knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of the technology domain architecture, including current technology and vendors, emerging capabilities, best practices and patterns, cost models, and management and operating model considerations
• Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM)
• Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls
• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent analytical and technical skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, and the ability to manage smaller efforts
• Ability to work effectively with business and technical roles
• Knowledge of financial models and budgeting

Skills

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Exposure to multiple, various technical configurations, technologies and processing environments
• Deep knowledge of one technical domain, or experience working with multiple technical domains
• Understanding of how the domains relate and can be assembled into comprehensive solutions that meet business and IT needs
• Knowledge of many, if not most, aspects of the technology domain architecture, including current technology and vendors, emerging capabilities, best practices and patterns, cost models, and management and operating model considerations
• Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies
• Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM)
• Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $131,090.00-$145,650.00

Pay

Annual salary range: $131,090.00-$145,650.00

Schedule

Hybrid schedule is offered for certain roles, with employees required to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change based on managerial discretion and work performance.