IT Architect (ADI)

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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. 

POSITION CONCEPT

The Integration Solutions Architect is responsible for leading the creation of a technology architecture framework and providing technical leadership in support of the organization’s initiatives in on-prem & cloud computing by leveraging both on-prem and cloud integration services and automation and ensuring public and private services and solutions are architected and designed optimally for cost, functionality, reliability, and resiliency. The Architect will also be responsible for implementation and delivery utilizing the standards in the organization's Enterprise Integration strategy along with the introduction of new emerging technologies and public cloud services, API services, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) strategies. The Architect will work with development teams and other stakeholders and provide architecture leadership and best practices as well as drive and enable the migration and refactoring of on-premises applications to cloud native design and deployment methodologies. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Integration Architecture, Design, and Development

• 1. Demonstrate deep subject matter leadership of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability)
  2. Manage the development and implementation of Integration strategy, develop the architecture governance framework, and define architecture foundations
  3. Define integration standards, DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tool chain and Standard Operating Environment (SOE)
  4. Define, implement, and enforce the Enterprise Integration standards, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Standards, Business Process Integration (BPI) standards, and associated tools/platforms/frameworks for the organization’s application portfolio, in coordination with IT-wide efforts and Technology Architecture and Planning
  5. Drive Proof-of-Concepts and implementation, with hands-on involvement as subject matter expert (SME) for new SOA items: build deployment automation pipelines, build automated next gen CI/CD pipelines partnering with development teams, build and integrate new technologies like containers enabling multi-cloud and preventing cloud provider lock-in
  6. Define and execute the Enterprise Integration strategy for public and private cloud migrations and on-premises evolution, in alignment with overall IT strategy and directions
  7. Define and enforce Integration architecture best practices: availability; redundancy schemes, performance, Disaster Recovery, DB, and Interfacing Systems, etc.
  8. Act as a SME to the organization for the organizations on-prem and cloud end-to-end architecture, including SAP, Azure platforms, SuccessFactors, HANA API etc. networking, provisioning, and management
  9. Develop a library of deployable and documented design patterns, based on the organization’s application portfolio, as a basis for deploying services to the cloud
  10. Demonstrate leadership ability to back decisions with research and the “why,” and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation
  11. Maintain overall industry knowledge on latest trends, technology, etc. and how they are applicable to the organizations cloud strategy and roadmap
  12. Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public and hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) and other cloud services
  13. Contribute to DevOps development activities and complex development tasks
  14. Define optimal design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for applications and that are appropriate for business and technology strategies
  15. Communicate functionality that reliably moves messages/data among endpoints
  16. Support fundamental web and web services standards
  17. Design Functionality that dynamically binds consumer and provider endpoints Message validation, mapping, transformation, and enrichment
  18. Orchestration
  19. Support for multiple interaction patterns, content-based routing, and typed messages

1. Consultation

1. 1. 1. Drive scope definition, requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application build, product configuration, unit testing, and production deployment
      2. Ensure delivered solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements
      3. Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of an issue, including the determination and provision of workaround solution or escalation to service owners
      4. Ensure delivered solutions are realized in time frame committed; work in conjunction with Business and Application Development to size and manage scope and risk as well as regularly communicate project health and identifies risks to project and program stakeholders, sponsors, and management
      5. Provide support and technical governance, expertise related to cloud architectures, deployment, and operation

1. Mentoring

• 1. Act as the coach and mentor to team members and technical staff on their assigned project tasks including mentoring on cloud standards, frameworks etc. as well as will be a key enabler of the organizations cultural change for cloud adoption
  2. Develop a cohesive team and ensure their continued success
  3. Lead the definition and development of cloud reference architecture and management systems
  4. Conduct product work reviews with team members

1. Thought Leadership

• 1. Provide thought leadership in industry and to fellow team members and leaders across business and technical project dimensions solving complex business requirements
  2. Demonstrate forward thinking around where the organization is going and how technology can support these efforts
  3. Proactively Advocate and define cloud architecture vision from a strategic perspective, including internal and external platforms, tools, and systems

SUPERVISION

Direct Supervision: Direct supervisory responsibility for any assigned resources and may also supervise contract resources.

Responsible for resource management, staff augmentation, and vendor relationships and ensures there is adequate support for all assigned work activities.

May serve as a backup to management.

Indirect Supervision: Development staff and Architects

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: IT Architects, IT Strategic Planning, Development Staff of various business application towers, Project Management Office, Other IT and Business Stakeholders etc.

Key External: SAP, Microsoft, Consultants (System Integrators, Offshore Teams), Contractors, Customers, Vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information/Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or equivalent discipline.

Preferred: At least one professional certification in specific job-related disciplines preferred in addition to the requirements above.

Direct Experience

Required: Minimum of 7 years of direct work experience performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position or performing duties closely related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.

Minimum of 7 years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical architecture, network and storage management, software application solution architecture, design or development, middleware, database management or operations

Minimum of 3 years of experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as SAP, Tableau, SAP PI/PO, BizTalk, HANA API, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Preferred: Gas or Electric utility experience

Experience working in large public or private-sector organizations

Supervisory Experience

Required: A minimum of three years supervisory or leadership experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required:

• Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers and emerging computing trends
• Deep knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needs
• Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms and operating systems as well as knowledge of key business applications, functions, and processes
• Willingness to instruct and coach in a cloud training program as needed
• Ability to interact with and provide architectural design guidance to project teams made up of employee and/or supplier resources
• Experience in creating a cloud strategy and coordinate adoption and implementation
• Knowledge and Understanding of Cloud Native Development

• • Micro Services architecture
  • Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker etc.)

• Automation Framework and Tools (RPA, Low Code etc.)
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Knowledge of all components of a technical architecture and application development methodologies
• Relevant Design and Development experience

• • Analyzing and defining technical requirements & design specifications
  • Object oriented programming (ABAP, .NET Core/C#, Java/C/C++ etc.), domain driven design
  • Database Design (RDBMS-MS-SQL, SAP HANA, and NoSQL)
  • Creating Production Grade software solutions using Enterprise Design Patterns and Non-Functional Requirements
  • Web-based solutions (ReactJS, Angular JS, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery etc.)
  • Integrating complex multi-tier systems
  • Application Lifecycle Management (ALM – JIRA etc.) and toolsets (git, Bamboo, Jenkins, TFS, Ansible etc.)
  • Building CI/CD pipeline for the Application
  • Troubleshooting - Debugging, Performance profiling and optimization
  • Agile development methodologies including Kanban and Scrum
  • Creating Architecture/Design documents (HLD/LLD) with models, system diagrams / UML
  • Evaluating software trade-offs and risks to successful project completion
  • Evaluating & selecting software framework for a solution
  • API Design and development
• Hands-on Experience with Azure, SAP Cloud platform implementation
  • IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing & firewalls, including strong working knowledge of cloud pattern best practices
  • Cloud Security experience in the areas of Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security and Application Security e.g., Security Groups, IAM policies, NACLs etc.
  • Establishing and managing file and object storage (SAN, NAS etc.)
  • Data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery to the cloud.
  • Building, changing, and managing cloud environments via Infrastructure as Code development.

• Knowledge and experience with requirements gathering techniques, including information requirements, report requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of data and application testing approaches and techniques.
• Workshop facilitation techniques (e.g., requirements, design)
• Project management and governance techniques
• Data-driven decision-making approaches
• Business Process Re-engineering (and/or related e.g., Six Sigma, etc.)
• Business Process Modeling/Mapping
• Includes both excellent listening skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a wide variety of audiences.
• The ability to conduct effective presentations and to calibrate presentations to different audiences.
• The ability to work effectively with senior management and other stakeholders. It includes the ability to conduct workshops, interviews, and meetings and to set and manage expectations.
• Ability to manage in a complex environment characterized by multiple, competing/shifting priorities
• Resource management – the capability to effectively manage and motivate team members.
• Leadership abilities including conflict management, negotiation and consensus building skills as well as mentoring team members on matters related to the cloud
• Demonstrated ability to champion a clear vision for systems to be implemented and the manner for which they will support business unit processes.
• Demonstrated ability leading teams in support of business process analysis efforts and educating others in the proper application of tools and techniques.
• Understanding of project plans and ability to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines. Understanding of the components of running a fiscally successful project . Demonstrated proficiency at assessing the proposed project plans to ensure all needs are met.
• Drives continuous process improvement for SDLC, maintenance, application support, and Information Technology architecture.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP Utilities Solutions (ERP, CRM, EAM/WAM et al).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Electric Grid Solutions such as ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System), EMS (Energy Management System), AMI/MDM (Advanced Metering Infrastructure/Meter Data Management), Intergraph GIS (Geographical Information System)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Gas Utility Operations solutions such as ESRI GIS, Gas SCADA, Gas Management System, Meter Reading Systems etc.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning etc.), Block Chain etc.
• Ability to assess emerging business & regulatory changes and articulate how these can positively impact the Company.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.