Project Architect

Project Architect

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $85.00 $90.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The IT Architect is responsible for the technical alignment and quality of a major project in the Asset Data (GIS) Group. The role designs solutions that are compliant with architectural standards and processes. The architect leads technical implementation of solutions and delivery.

This role is mostly remote and may require an occasional onsite visit once a month or once a quarter. The desired candidate can be located anywhere inside the eight-state operating territory and must be willing to travel as the project needs (workshops, etc.), covering Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-level and detail-level technical designs for solutions to satisfy business requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, and infrastructure deployment.
• Adhere to architectural processes and standards, and contribute to and develop new standards definitions when required.
• Ensure high-quality delivered solutions with limited risk that can be seamlessly assimilated into operational support models.
• Pursue solution and operational enhancements and innovation to provide continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.
• Work with vendors for service delivery and evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Required Skills

• Continuous Learner Ability to continually develop and improve one's skill and knowledge to perform effectively and adapt to change in the workplace; development occurs through a variety of learning opportunities, seeking feedback, and individual reflection.
• Personally Effective Making use of all personal resources at your disposal (talents, skills, energy, and time) to achieve goals.
• Tenacious and Results-Driven Setting high goals for themselves and others; accomplishing goals by effectively working through challenges and demonstrating commitment to the network's goals.
• Creative Problem Solver Focused on improving their practices and results; open to new ideas and maximizing available resources.
• Effective Communicator Conveys information in a way that is strategic, honest, timely, and respectful with whom they are interacting.
• Collaborator & Partner Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through cooperation, sharing knowledge, joint problem-solving, and celebrating success.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF.
• Experience with workflow management practices and tools.
• Experience with server and network configurations.
• Experience in the energy or utility business.
• Experience in migrations from Smallworld to Esri Utility Network (a significant plus).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

• 6 years of work experience, preferably in a nationally or globally distributed organization.
• 6 years of solution and enterprise architecture experience (mandatory).
• 6 years of experience in solutioning and implementing large-scale systems (mandatory).
• 6 years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Smallworld and/or Esri.
• 3 years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3 years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP, or Microsoft .NET.
• 3 years of SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle or MSSQL.
• 3 years architecting end-to-end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

About the Client

This major utilities and renewable energy organization is one of the nation's leading electric and natural gas providers, serving more than 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers across eight states Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. The company is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation and grid modernization across its broad service territory spanning the Midwest and Southwest United States. Teams here include electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, finance and regulatory analysts, and information technology specialists all working together to support infrastructure that millions of people and businesses depend on every day.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18606 Industry: Software Engineering

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