Senior Application Architect

ERCOT

Taylor, TX, US
Base: $122,262 - $207,828; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid (2 days onsite)
5+ years architecture practitioner experience
Azure services architecture and development
Infrastructure-as-code with terraform or bicep
ERCOT is seeking a Senior Application Architect to define and maintain application architectures for both traditional and cloud-native systems. The role requires extensive experience in application architecture, cloud services, and DevOps practices, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining and maintaining application architectures for traditional on-prem and cloud-native systems to build the future of the Texas power grid.
  • Candidates will lead Azure migration initiatives including workload assessments, modernization strategies, and landing zone design.
  • The position requires hands-on support for backend development while ensuring cloud solutions meet enterprise security and governance requirements.

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ERCOT is seeking a Senior Application Architect to define and maintain application architectures for both traditional and cloud-native systems. The role requires extensive experience in application architecture, cloud services, and DevOps practices, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Salary

Base: $122,262 - $207,828; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years Architecture Practitioner experience
  • Azure services architecture and development
  • Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform or Bicep
  • CI/CD pipeline design using GitHub Actions
  • Backend development in C#, Java, Python, or Node.js

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with event-driven architectures
  • Domain-driven design background
  • Enterprise-scale transformation experience
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Mentoring engineers across DevOps disciplines

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience as an Architecture Practitioner
  • Solid backend development experience in C#, Java, Python, or Node.js

Work Rights

Must be able to work from a Texas residence

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