IT Solution Architect

Position Summary

The IT Architect will own and govern the use of architecture design patterns, data tools and principles that align to the overarching IT Strategy and optimally serve their respective domain. They consult and collaborate cross‑organizationally to support delivery of capabilities. They own, report, and consult on the overall health and corresponding risks of the Technical domain.

• Leadership:
  Lead work through coaching and feedback, and through significant interactions and influence with leaders. Govern work efforts to ensure alignment with reference architecture, IT strategy and policy. Collaborate cross‑organizationally to influence alignment on and adoption of enterprise architecture standards.
• Technical Expertise:
  Provide consultation and direction to delivery and operational teams on optimal architecture for respective solutions. Maintain state‑of‑the‑art expertise of enterprise architecture technologies, frameworks, and industry innovations.
• Architectural Operations:
  Review and approve projects and work efforts to ensure that they are compliant with architectural standards. Track and manage exceptions to standards. Continuously improve operational processes. Assess, report, and make recommendations to eliminate operational risk related to technology or architecture.

• Seven years of related functional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
• Exposure to diverse systems, technologies and processing environments in a large Corporate setting.
• Project solution architecture experience.
• Knowledge of core aspects of architecture (Software, Hardware, Network, Integration, Data, hosting models, platform types, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
• Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross‑organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

• 6+ years of solution and enterprise architecture experience.
• 6+ years of experience in solutioning and implementing large scale systems.
• 6+ years of work experience delivering GIS solutions in Small world 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 SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems such as Oracle or MSQL.
• 3+ years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus.
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus.
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.
• Experience in migrations from Small world to ESRI UN is a huge plus.
• If not located in Minneapolis or Denver, must be willing to travel to these locations.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $ to $ per year.

Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA), Limited-Purpose FSA, Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short‑term disability (STD), Long‑term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at  All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.