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The Software Architect will be responsible for the technology and architecture within the Enterprise Software (ES) product groups in the PGGA business unit. The products include asset management and performance solutions, workforce management solutions, energy market participant solutions, and mining solutions. The ES Software Architect will collaborate with the Enterprise architects, and the product level architects within Enterprise Software, to jointly produce the solution/application architectures necessary to fulfill the product roadmaps.
Your responsibilities
- The primary responsibilities of the Architect for Enterprise Software R&D are:
- Architect server-side and front-end applications for on premise and cloud deployments
- Explore and prototype solutions by apply new and best-fit technologies
- Develop and evangelize technology strategy and common practices within the product groups
- Be the technical spokesperson representing R&D at the Product Management table
- Lead research and innovation pilot projects
- Provide Leadership for the Global Architects and UX staff
- Create/update and manage security threat models to ensure security requirements are met under the many products and programs
- Analyze current technologies stacks (both backend and frontend) used by various programs and products with ES and identify improvements (replacement, re-architect, re-factor)
- Review, monitor, and validate requirements needed to institute proposed updates
- Lead technical teams by providing detailed architecture specifications (4+1 views and Solution Architecture Document (SAD))
- Detailed responsibilities include:
- Establish near and long-term architectural direction and technology rationalization within the Enterprise Software product group portfolio
- Manage the integration of, and evolution to, industry-accepted implementation and operational models for portable, scalable deployments on-premise and cloud
- Leverage relevant technology such as micro-service architecture, container orchestration.
- Advise management on technology items related to server-side systems, cloud, data analytics, mobile, and integration as well as general IT trends.
- Contribute to, and represent, Enterprise Software in PGGA Group wide initiatives
- Manage software-related IP strategy and reviews
- Support the development managers as well as development tools and process responsible in the ES product groups to ensure alignment of product technologies and development infrastructure.
- Institute best-practices for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
Your background
- Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
- Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
- Strong soft skills, including attention to detail, problem-solving and communication skills
- Knowledge of asset management structures and hierarchies associated with architecture is preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Physics or Math
- 7+ years’ experiences in enterprise and/or solution architect role
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy values the dedication, commitment and expertise of our employees. We are committed to employment equity and believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. Hitachi Energy actively encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Hitachi Energy encourages applicants to self-identify in the application process and is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Publication date
2022-02-01
Reference Number
CA52596070_E1