Solution Architect

Job Description The Company Gentrack provides leading utilities across the world with innovative cleantech solutions. The global pace of change is accelerating, and utilities need to rebuild for a more sustainable future. Working with some of the world's biggest energy and water companies, as well as innovative challenger brands, we are helping companies reshape what it means to be a utilities business. We are driven by our passion to create positive impact. That is why utilities rely on us to drive innovation, deliver great customer experiences, and secure profits. Together, we are renewing utilities. Our Values and Culture Colleagues at Gentrack are one big team, working together to drive efficiency in two of the planet's most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference. Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are - Respect for the planet - Respect for our customers and - Respect for each other Gentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers. We are a diverse team who love our work and the people we work with and who collaborate and inspire each other to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers. At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do. This is a truly exciting time to join Gentrack with a clear growth strategy and a world class leadership team working to fulfil Gentrack's global aspirations by having the most talented people, an inspiring culture, and a technology first, people centric business. The Opportunity As a Solution Architect at Gentrack, you will play a pivotal role in leading the design and delivery of technically robust solutions for our customers projects. Your responsibilities will encompass managing the technical aspects of project delivery, including analysis, design, programming, and testing in the implementation of large-scale software projects. Additionally, you will be involved in the review of proposed solutions, producing architecture and design artifacts, and ensuring adherence to enterprise and application architecture principles. Collaboration with project delivery teams, internal and external stakeholders, and the promotion of best practices across Gentrack's professional services are key aspects of this role. Your contribution will extend to providing technical and product consulting, participating in the preparation of project proposals, and fostering long-term business relationships with customers. In line with our value of Respect for the Planet, we encourage all our people to encourage awareness of and behaviours aligned to our Sustainability Charter through supporting organisational change and actively engaging in our global sustainability programs, including enabling our people to engage and partake in events. The Specifics - Manage technical aspects of project delivery, including analysis, design, programming, and testing. - Review solutions proposed by project delivery teams and produce architecture and design artifacts. - Maintain and develop implementation and project delivery processes. - Stay current with Gentrack business plans, products, and future developments. - Provide technical and product consulting internally and externally. - Collaborate with customers and other Architects to define requirements and specify optimal designs. - Motivate and support project delivery teams, leading and mentoring team members. - Assist in maintaining and improving staff recovery levels on projects. - Contribute significantly to preparing project proposals. - Foster long-term business relationships between Gentrack and customers. What we're looking for (you don't need to be a guru at all, we're looking forward to coaching and collaborating with you) - Minimum 8+ years experience in technical leadership of large implementation projects. - Expertise in enterprise solutions in software development. - Knowledge of SDLC and Project Methodologies. - Industry knowledge in Software and Utilities. - Positive and constructive attitude with a passion for excellence. - High levels of energy, sound judgment, and determination with a sense of urgency. - Strong attention to detail and effective relationship management skills. - Open-minded consultative approach and creative problem-solving ability. - Currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Science, or Software Engineering. - Specialized skills in programming and technical design. - Cloud Platforms Solid understanding of AWS Cloud Services, including infrastructure, deployment models, and key services relevant to solution architecture. - Tools & Technologies API Tools Postman, SOAPUI, JMeter Protocols & Formats REST APIs, JSON, XML, SMPP, SMTP, HTTP - Good understanding of BSS (Business Support Systems) domains including Product Catalog, Usages, Billing, Payments, and Integrations. - Strong grasp of Data Models to support effective data migration planning and execution. - Provide architectural and technical support for Cutover planning and preparation, ensuring a smooth transition to production with minimal risk. What we offer in return - Personal growth in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence - To be part of a global, winning high growth organization with a career path to match - A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference -with a one team, collaborative ethos - A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent - A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet Gentrack want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So, if you are passionate about learning new things and keen to join the mission, you will fit right in.