Sr. Solution Architect - Houston TX

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

October 21, 2021

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What is the role?

This role will work with stakeholders to specify, design and Implement information systems that deliver great value to the Fleet Solutions arm of the Mobility business of Shell. Fleet Solutions is a technology platform business operating in 47 markets globally, directly, with license partners and agents, being one of the largest B2B payment platforms in the world.

This is a unique opportunity to play an active role in Shell’s transition to be a digital & customer centric company and the goal of Fleet solutions to be the ‘Amazon of business mobility’. The IT Solutions designed by Solution Architect will cover a wide area including channels (web/mobile/API/bots), CRM (marketing, sales, CPQ, service, IVR), mobility services (telematics, fleet assistant, freight brokerage, tolling, fueling on demand), fleet card platforms, physical & digital card payments, ERP, Credit, new market entries, BI and Analytics along with strong integrations with RES (Renewables and Energy Solutions) for decarbonizing road fleet.

Support the IT strategy and value delivery for the Shell Fleet Solutions arm of the Mobility business of Shell Retail/Mobility Business.

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.

Bachelor's Degree related to IT required

Minimum of 12 years in a professional senior technical role such as technical lead, architect, or other hands on role ideally for a major consultancy or system integrator is a must.

Ideally formal qualification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g. TOGAF) or formal qualifications in technology.

Technical certifications in SOA, integration products or cloud platforms is an added advantage

Good to have prior experience in card payments & payment routing is highly desired.

Reduce and eliminate technical debt. Make sure that the product is healthy from a technology perspective, so that it can be easily developed and maintained in short release cycles.

Experience in Functional Mapping of Business Processes and Product features.

Strong background in integration design, architecture & implementation of SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), Microservices architecture confirming to principles of 12 factor apps.

Comfortable articulating API strategies and the benefits they bring to a non-technical audience

Solid foundation around concepts of API and integration is mandatory. Comfortable with designing RESTful APIs. Experience in design patterns to integrate and manage data from diversified sources in various modes- batch, real-time, near real time.

Clear understanding of fundamentals and differences in Azure cloud solution design around PaaS, IaaS, SaaS. Must be adept at the various patterns and considerations w.r.t defining compute, network and storage solutions for a given requirement. Experience in cloud-based component design, configuration, security design, Design of Role Based Access Controls will be required. Knowledge of integrating cloud services to other cloud services and on-premise services.

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences. Articulate benefits of digital architectures and their benefits by drawing comparisons against the current state architecture.

Self-starter with the ability to appropriately priorities and plan complex work in a rapidly changing environment. Results oriented with ability to produce products that deliver organizational benefit. Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude.

Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies such as TOGAF or the equivalent and architecture tooling like Bizz Design, ArchiMate, System architect

Solution-design experience for end to end solution architectures involving large scale integrations is mandatory. Must be accountable for the BDAT (Business, Data, Application Integration & Technology) aspects of the architecture in such solutions.

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

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 potential…

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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