Software Engineer V - Solution Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

TL;DR

Software Engineer V - Solution Architect (Enterprise Architecture): Developing technology roadmaps and architecture vision for a major utility provider with an accent on application portfolios and IT infrastructure. Focus on aligning business goals with technology implementation, managing vendor assessments, and modernizing IT target architecture.

Location: Hybrid (Oakland, CA) - approximately 1-2 days per week in office.

Company

hirify.global provides specialized IT staffing and professional services for major enterprise organizations.

What you will do

• Partner with senior leadership to develop technology roadmaps for Integrated Planning and Project & Portfolio Management domains.
• Lead end-to-end strategy across Integrated Planning, PPM, Engineering, Estimating, and Work Management.
• Assess current IT application environments to develop future target architectures.
• Lead vendor assessments, support RFPs, and conduct application rationalization efforts.
• Coordinate roadmaps across enterprise groups to manage conflicts, redundancies, and interdependencies.
• Collaborate with domain architects to ensure integrated design patterns, standards, and roadmaps.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of Enterprise Architecture experience in Application Development, Integration Platforms, and Cybersecurity.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Oakland, CA (1-2 days per week in office).

Nice to have

• Experience in the Utilities industry, specifically in Integrated Planning or PPM.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business.
• Hands-on architecture experience with SAP, P6, and Enterprise Reporting/Analytics tools.
• Professional architecture certifications such as TOGAF.