Director Application Architecture, Autom

Director Application Architecture, Automation & Product DeliveryPreferred location is Butte, MT or Sioux Falls, SD; will also consider Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena and MissoulaQUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record 10+ years of relevant technical experience, including systems analysis, design and implementation

Strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

Implementation experience on complex, large scale distributed applications

Working knowledge of micro-service-based technologies such as containerization, services and API models

Hands on experience with different database / storage technologies

Experience with web and de facto standards like SOAP, REST, GraphQL, JSON, OData, AMQP, JMS, MQTT

Ability to recommend end-state architecture for both Event & Batch driven data integrations

Understanding of batch integrations which are ETL / ELT in nature

Ability to drive towards a common technical solution by bringing disparate technical viewpoints to the same plane

Must be architect level capable of leading teams, presenting to leadership, defining and directing project work

Recent experience leading projects with modern architecture patterns

Expertise troubleshooting and resolving production problems

Demonstrable experience with change management processes and procedures

Creativity in addressing technical challenges

Team-player who is flexible and able to work with end-users and production issues simultaneously

Experience running mid to large size 24x7 production systems

Extensive systems integration experience in a diverse multi-platform environment

Well versed in CI/CD practices, secure by design development and agile

Extensive experience leading hyperscaler and hybrid cloud transformation integrated with on-premise solutions

Ability to pass a drug test and a background check

Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls

Apply application rationalization to standardize portfolio and ensure efficiency across company

Lead special projects as required utilizing effective change and project management techniques

Ensure alignment across data, security and infrastructure architecture

Design enterprise solutions with complex integrations

Stay current with emerging technologies and incorporate relevant technologies into road map

Ensure systems are updated and modernized for new benefits and capabilities

Help design long term strategic goals for application and platform rationalization

Actively work to reduce technical debt

Lead product delivery teams leveraging agile methodologies to deliver solutions

Drive Dev/Sec/Ops for the integration platform delivery

Collaborate with technical personnel in other divisions and functions to accomplish enterprise-wide goals

Create and maintain governance and standards for use across the enterprise focused on architecture documentation, patterns and procedures

Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Ensure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.$144,600 - $230,800 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your firs day, plus 11 paid holidays.Closes on August 26, 2024.