Application Solution Architect

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. 

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco has an immediate opening for an Application Solution Architect in our ASG (Asset Sustainability Group).

Ameresco Technology Solutions is a software innovation team that supports Ameresco’s comprehensive energy efficiency, renewable energy and asset sustainability solutions by creating scalable, elegant applications that produce business value and engaging customer experiences. Top candidates should be highly motivated and prepared to embrace a collaborative, fast-paced environment in an efficient and dynamic group.
 

Our team is comprised of creative, multi-talented individuals with a general knowledge of fundamental concepts and a desire to learn and apply new technologies over time. We are seeking an Application Solution Architect who is passionate about understanding customer and business goals and defining and aligning applications that are scalable, performant, and secure.

Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end solutions for business applications, integrating with existing systems, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Research business best practices and industry standards such as ISO or ANSI and apply those learnings to solution design.
• Work closely with various stakeholders including customers, business analysts, engineers, project managers, developers, and other architects to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assess new and existing technology to determine their fit within the organization's tech stack, considering scalability, security, and performance.
• Oversee the integration of disparate systems, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to security standards, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation including system designs, integration points, and data flows.
• Participate in or lead aspects of project management related to architecture, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Design, perform and oversee functional testing to ensure that applications meet stakeholder requirements.
• Liaise with external vendors for technology solutions, ensuring they meet the company's technical and operational standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited Computer Science or Information Technology program or equivalent professional experience.
• An understanding of accounting standards and regulations.
• Minimum of 7 years in software development or architecture roles.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex systems.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, PHP).
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA).
• Experience with the AWS cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of database technologies and data management practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and drive consensus.
• TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar certifications would be an asset.
• Asset management, facility management or service management knowledge would be a valuable asset.

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