Solution Architect (Utilities)

TL;DR

Solution Architect (Utilities): Designing and delivering transformation programs for water utilities with an accent on cloud, data, and operational technologies. Focus on architecting scalable, secure, and innovative solutions using Azure and AWS platforms for predictive analytics, asset management, and operational optimization.

Location: Will need to be flexible to travel to one or two accounts on a regular basis.

Company

hirify.global is a leading professional services company, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and design of end-to-end cloud solutions for water utilities, leveraging Azure and AWS platforms.
• Architect robust data platforms using Azure Data Services (Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory etc.) and Databricks.
• Design and oversee the implementation of AI/ML solutions for predictive analytics, asset management, and operational optimization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in water utilities, advising clients on best practices, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation trends.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams through solution delivery, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

Requirements

• Good years of experience in IT architecture & good years in the utilities sector.
• Experience of working in any process and asset heavy industries.
• Extensive experience architecting solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Deep expertise with Azure Data Platform (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.) and Databricks.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Nice to have

• Microsoft Azure and/or AWS Architect certifications.
• TOGAF or any other architecture certifications.
• Any exposure to IoT, IIoT and Operational technologies would be an added advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• Innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.