Lead Architect Energy Solutions Americas

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 11, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in

We play an important role in defining the future of energy, by building the Upstream assets that deliver material cash flows, the Downstream assets where Shell produces advanced, low-carbon products, and the Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions assets that deliver the energy that powers lives and livelihoods.

The Renewables & Energy Solutions (R&ES) business supports the Shell Group strategy to provide more and cleaner energy solutions that go beyond traditional renewables. Since 2016, R&ES has focused on two areas: new fuels for transport (e.g., advanced biofuels and hydrogen) and power, which includes renewable power such as wind and solar, as well as natural gas, the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon. Within these two areas, the business aims to connect millions of customers with new business models for mobility and energy services, enabled by digital technology and the decentralization of energy systems. The occupant of this role is a key technical leader in developing behind-the-meter and front-of-meter energy solutions for our North American power business. Examples include virtual power plants, microgrid industrial control solutions, asset optimization and recommendation solutions.

What’s the role?

The Lead Architect exhibits a product mindset, deep technology experience with good balance of problem solving, solutioning with logical thinking and is delivery focused. This role is single point of technology accountability to Business IT and has end to end accountability for tech strategy and delivery of digital products for the North American Energy Solutions product line.

This role needs to work closely with Business & IT stakeholders to define the technology strategy for various business capabilities while at the same time ensuring that technology delivery is performed with high quality.

Balancing strategic requirements set at enterprise level with the tactical or operational needs of the product lines, the Lead Architect ensure fit for purpose architecture decisions are made to enable business outcomes that are scalable, sustainable and cost effective.

This role manages a team of expert architects while also delivering as an individual contributor for a certain percentage of time to not be in the ‘ivory tower’ i.e., to not be isolated from the engine room where delivery happens.

Accountabilities include:

Build, nurture and grow high performance engineering teams using Agile Engineering principles

Act as a technical leader sharing own experience, insights and energy, adopting a hands-on approach where needed

Set technical agenda for digital products closely with business Product Owner and Product Manager

Solution consulting and development in accordance with modern cloud-native software engineering principles, methods, standards, and practices. Contribution to software engineering discipline by bringing the latest in the market to the enterprise, continually updating standards, methods and tools.

Managing complex integration scenarios between on-premises legacy solutions, private and public cloud environments.

Work in partnership with various RES portfolio companies, which will present further technical integration challenges and opportunities

Build out an earliest testable product quickly, to prove the tech stack and test customer product offerings

Integrate platforms to the wider Shell landscape and manage vendors to implement a scalable, replicable architecture and tech stack

Ensure compliance to the Shell Control framework and ensure security and compliance risks are managed, tracked, and addressed in a timely manner

Create an environment and culture that attracts top talent and promotes teamwork internally and externally to enable greater collaboration.

What we need from you?

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Minimum ten (10) years relevant work experience.

Have a proven track record of digital impact and success.

Bachelor’s Degree is must.

Be able to create a product and engineering environment that attracts and retains the best talent

Proven experience in building complex landscapes comprising of SaaS and home-grown cloud-native apps on either or both Azure & AWS cloud platforms

Worked in an API-first approach and expert in ensuring maximum reusability of APIs

Knowledge of and skilled in various programming languages, frameworks and cloud technologies with the ability to be hands-on where needed

Thought leader that can drive a data-driven approach using data science techniques to develop valuation models and other insights that help customers and businesses alike

Able to explain and apply key architecture patterns adopted in industry

Key Technologies used in R&ES landscape for reference. We are always looking to leverage marketplace innovation and adopt new technologies:

Cloud: AWS, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Docker, K8s

Languages: Go, Python, Typescript

Databases: Postgres (AWS RDS), MongoDb Atlas

Ability to work in virtual teams, across time, geographical, and cultural boundaries.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potentials.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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