Endur Architect / Houston, TX / Hybrid

About the role

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity focused on designing and implementing a next-generation ETRM platform on Microsoft Azure. The environment is highly strategic, enterprise-scale, and centered around OpenLink Endur v14+, cloud architecture, and commodities trading technology.

Responsibilities

• 40% OpenLink Endur / ETRM Architecture
• 30% Microsoft Azure / Cloud Architecture
• 20% Enterprise Integration & Solution Design
• 10% Architecture Governance & Technical Leadership

60% Hands-On Architecture & Technical Design

20% Stakeholder Collaboration & Strategic Planning

20% Team Leadership, Reviews & Architecture Governance

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Trading IT environments
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with OpenLink Endur v14+
• Strong background in ETRM architecture and commodities trading systems
• Experience designing enterprise-scale applications in Azure cloud environments
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end trading lifecycle from trade inception through settlement
• Expertise in solution architecture, systems integration, and technical design governance
• Experience with TOGAF or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lead architecture discussions across multiple teams and portfolios
• Experience supporting Architecture Review Boards and enterprise standards initiatives

Qualifications

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience within power, gas, or energy trading organizations
• OpenJVS, AVS, or Endur development/configuration experience
• Experience modernizing legacy trading platforms
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and API-driven architectures
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native technologies
• Strong understanding of risk management, settlements, and trading operations
• Experience mentoring technical teams and guiding enterprise architecture strategy

Skills

• Experience within power, gas, or energy trading organizations
• OpenJVS, AVS, or Endur development/configuration experience
• Experience modernizing legacy trading platforms
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and API-driven architectures
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native technologies
• Strong understanding of risk management, settlements, and trading operations
• Experience mentoring technical teams and guiding enterprise architecture strategy

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan