Solutions Architect
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing documenting and delivering end-to-end technical solutions that support utility digital transformation initiatives and align with customer business objectives technical ecosystems and operational requirements. This role partners closely with customers Product Engineering and Customer Operations teams to develop scalable innovative solutions that create measurable value for utility organizations and their field operations.
The ideal candidate is customer-centric authentic accountable agile collaborative and innovative with a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology. This individual serves as a trusted advisor helping customers achieve successful business outcomes through strategic solution design and technical leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand business goals technical environments and operational requirements through consultative engagement discovery sessions and solution design workshops.
Translate customer needs into scalable innovative and sustainable solution recommendations that align with business objectives and operational priorities.
Design end-to-end software solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing customer systems processes and technology ecosystems.
Lead requirements gathering business process analysis process mapping and solution documentation for enterprise software implementations.
Architect and support integrations between business-critical applications platforms and data environments using APIs and other integration methods.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Engineering Customer Operations and implementation teams to deliver customer-centric solutions that drive adoption and long-term value.
Serve as a trusted advisor by balancing technical operational and business requirements to guide customers toward successful outcomes.
Develop architecture diagrams technical specifications solution documentation and implementation artifacts that support delivery excellence.
Contribute to architecture standards governance practices and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability quality maintainability and innovation.
Foster an inclusive collaborative and agile working environment that encourages knowledge sharing problem-solving and continuous learning.
Support digital transformation initiatives within utility and energy organizations by aligning technology solutions with customer business strategies.
Remain accountable for solution quality customer satisfaction and successful project outcomes from design through implementation.
Required Skills & Experience
5-7 years of experience designing implementing supporting or architecting complex enterprise software solutions.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education training and practical experience.
Strong technical foundation in software architecture systems integration enterprise applications cloud technologies or technology implementation.
Experience gathering analyzing and translating business and technical requirements into actionable solution designs.
Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and collaborate effectively with customers business stakeholders and technical teams.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex challenges and develop practical scalable solutions.
Excellent written verbal facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience creating solution architecture documentation technical specifications workflows and implementation plans.
Ability to manage competing priorities work independently when needed and remain accountable for delivering customer-focused outcomes.
Experience working in agile cross-functional environments with a collaborative and inclusive mindset.
Commitment to continuous learning innovation and improving customer experiences through technology.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience supporting utilities energy infrastructure telecommunications or other asset-intensive industries.
Experience with enterprise platforms and technologies such as SAP IBM Maximo Esri ArcGIS GIS work management systems asset management systems or related enterprise solutions.
Experience designing and supporting API-based integrations and enterprise system architectures.
Knowledge of cloud platforms SaaS solutions and enterprise software implementation methodologies.
Experience facilitating customer workshops discovery sessions architecture reviews or digital transformation initiatives.
Experience creating architecture diagrams solution design documentation technical roadmaps and implementation artifacts.
Experience contributing to technical standards architecture governance best practices or mentoring team members.
Familiarity with utility operations field service management workforce management or asset lifecycle management processes.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and identify opportunities to improve business processes workflows and technology utilization.
Professional certifications in architecture cloud technologies integration platforms or enterprise applications are desirable.
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
Travel: 30-40%
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more! This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .
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