Solution Architect (Meter To Cash)

Solution Architect (Meter To Cash)Date: May 26, 2023Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesCompany: EntergyPosting End Date: 06/02/2023Work Place Flexibility: HybridLegal Entity: Entergy Services, LLCThis position will be filled as a Solution Architect or Solution Architect Sr depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experienceThe preferred location is New Orleans, LA. Other locations within the service territory will be considered – LA, TX, MS, ARThis will be a hybrid remote role, with the expectations that the employee is able to report to the office on an as needed basisJOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:Responsible for leading the innovative development of Meter to Cash (M2C) business solutions with a primary focus on Entergy’s IT Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) portfolio to enable the business to meet its objectives. Utility Operations includes applications and services focused on meter-based solutions such as Siemens Meter Data Management System, Itron Head End/Utility and the overall Meter to Billing value chain. The role requires an in-depth understanding of available IT technologies, the business unit's operations, its operating model, capability needs, and business challenges. The role is responsible for creating a fully integrated, effective business solution. The role is an active thought leader and application visionary who shapes the technology demand among the business unit.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide overall design guidelines for software and hardware integration, performance, reliability, operating, and security designs. Support business units in the creation of project business cases (e.g., success criteria).

Capture business capability requirements, functional requirements, and expected service levels from business unit and stated EA solutions to create an actionable Business-IT roadmap (a long range plan for the business that identifies specific IT investments in applications and infrastructure to support business objectives).

Support BU leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies, through collaboration with the EA function, to enable business strategies. Provide an advisory role with the client on the impact of new technologies on their existing technical and information system environment.

Work with business and IT teams to review test strategies and requirements traceability. Ensure business and functional requirements are maintained throughout the development/configuration process (requirements traceability matrix). Review and analyze user acceptance testing results to validate the functions of the delivered solution.

Maintain strong understanding of technology needs and solutions for the business unit. Regularly visit business units to assess satisfaction and identify follow-up education opportunities. Consider alternate delivery models for meeting business needs.

Liaise between the client, vendors, project management and the technical team on questions, issues, and revisions to the solution architecture.

Provide Support for STORM and be available 24x7 to oversee STORM application verification during weather events

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Minimum education required of the positionBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.Minimum experience required of the positionSolution Architect: 5+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise solutions/systems that leverage meter management applicationsSolution Architect Sr: 10+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise meter management solutions/systems

Experience in platform architecture, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing, deployment, security, identity management frameworks, cloud, and scalability

Preference for experience with Siemens Meter Data Management System (MDMS) and/or Itron Head End System (HES)/UtilityIQ

Preference for experience with Oracle; Microsoft SQL, PL/SQL; and/or other RDBMS and Windows, Linux, and/or other server environments

Experience with current technology implementation patterns including service-oriented architectures and cloud hybrid configurations

Professional excellence in technical consulting, solution design, project envisioning, planning, developing, and deployment

Strong, persuasive communication and presentation skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical ideasboth verbally and in written formwhether to customers, executives, or other technical or non-technical peers

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Understanding and practical experience of industry application solutions.

Experience in developing customer-centric solutions.

Working knowledge in all areas of technology (infrastructure, commercial applications, software development, end-user platforms, IT operations).

Planning experience, especially the design of long-term strategies.

Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels in the organization, including executive management.

Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

Excellentwriting and presentation skills.

Working knowledge of architecture concepts and the ability to integrate business needs and technology capabilities.

Knowledge of integration of other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, EAM, CRM, SCM) is a plus

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positionCertification for AWS Certified Solution Architect or MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure is a plus#LI-JL1#LI-HYBRIDPrimary Location: Louisiana - New Orleans Arkansas : Little Rock Louisiana : New Orleans Mississippi : Jackson Texas : The WoodlandsJob Function : Information TechnologyFLSA Status : ProfessionalRelocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code : NON BARGAINING UNITNumber of Openings : 1Req ID: 111800Travel Percentage : Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=enUS) to view the EEO page, or see statements below.EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) 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 Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .Pay Transparency Notice:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Job Segment: Solution Architect, Developer, Cloud, Testing, Architecture, Technology, Engineering