Principal Architect, Solution (2 positions)

Company: NATIONAL GRID CO USA (NE POWER)
Location: Groton
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

As part of National Grid s continued commitment to safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or medical reason can request a reasonable accommodation. About us Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business Location: Waltham MA. Candidates may also reside in either, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or contiguous states. Hybrid and flexible working is ingrained into Our Culture, this permanent role offers a mix of office and home working.Hybrid and flexible working is ingrained into our culture, this permanent role offers a mix of office and home working.
About the role As a Principal Solution Architect, you will be responsible for the design, description and managing the development of solutions to support our business strategies. Leading and/or supporting initiatives and introducing technical visions for a solution within the Enterprise Architecture Framework. Key Accountabilities include:

• Driving through customer strategies in often complex, mixed technology environments.
• Balancing technological and business solutions to address client needs.
• Defining features, requirements, and development phases against which delivery must be made.
• Developing solution specifications in line with business strategies and appropriate frameworks. About you Ideally you will possess:
  • A degree in a science, computing or engineering subject, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven work experience as a Principal Solution Architect, technology consultant or similar role.
  • In-depth understanding of technology structure principles.
  • Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements.
  • Experience in developing secure solutions using OAuth2.0, OIDC and other industry standard security protocols
  • Experience in solution design using various technologies like .NET CORE, ReactJs, MuleSoft and having strong technical understanding of web technologies
  • Advanced knowledge and experiences with Azure and/or other public/private cloud platforms What you get As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and 401K retirement savings plan, comprehensive health plans, 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10 fixed holidays and 2 personal days and an option to buy extra holidays. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits that support your work life balance! More Information We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible. National Grid s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
    Grade: Band D
    Global IT /Permanent
    For further information please contact: Salary$139,000 - $197,000 a yearPlease be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

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