Leads the overarching technical design for an IT technology, system, or solution.
The Chevron Business Support Center (BASSC) located in Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero), Argentina, is accepting online applications for the position Solution Architect for our Profitability & Insight product line within our Sales Product management digital platform. Successful candidates will join the IT Engineering function which is part of a successful multifunction service center with a workforce of more than 1500 employees delivering business services and solutions across the globe.

Responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership:

• Set the technical and architectural vision for the Product Line
• Serve as the Azure Solution Architect with specific sector knowledge, setting the direction for cloud architecture and ensuring alignment with the organization's technical strategy and O&G industry standards.
• Uphold industry best practices and standards specific to the O&G sector.

Technology Roadmap:

• Construct and continuously update an Azure-focused technology roadmap, aligning with the organization's long-term goals.
• Explore and identify cutting-edge Azure services and features that can propel technological advancement. Strategically plan and implement upgrades to bolster the organization's competitive position and enhance the scalability of Azure-based solutions.

Solution Design:

• Take the lead in design and architecture complex Azure solutions, with a strong focus on ensuring scalability, robust security, and cost-effectiveness and alignment with nuanced demands of the O&G industry.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work in tandem with various service lines, such as engineering divisions and business stakeholders, to align Azure architectural strategies with the core business objectives and ensure the designs are in sync with the business's forward direction. Possess the ability to effectively communicate Azure technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders, thereby facilitating their participation in informed decision-making.

Mentorship and Guidance:

• Offer Azure technical leadership and mentorship to solution squads.
• Cultivate an environment of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical prowess across the organization.

Compliance and Best Practices:

• Guarantee Azure solutions meet regulatory demands and O&G-specific standards, including those related to safety, environment, and operations.

Risk Assessment:

• Proactively identify and assess technical risks linked with Azure infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with multifaceted teams to formulate and implement measures to alleviate the detected risks. As a Solution Architect, it is crucial to pinpoint potential risks during the solution development phase and devise comprehensive risk mitigation plans for all solutions crafted.

Industry Expertise:

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and standards in the oil and gas industry. Evaluate the potential impact of new technologies and provide recommendations for adoption both in upcoming solution designs as well as enhancement of solution architectures.

Vendor Management:

• Engage with external vendors and technology associates to scrutinize third-party offerings compatible with Azure. Integrate these third-party solutions effortlessly, ensuring they complement and reinforce the broader Azure architectural strategy and the business objectives.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the Product Line
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, platform architects, QA
• Develop architectural and design principles to improve performance, capacity, and scalability of product. Document current and future product line architecture
• Understand product vision and business needs to define product requirements and product architectural solutions. Translate technical requirements into executable Features and Epics
• Work with domain, product management and product engineering teams in the solution engineering efforts.
• Assist technical team with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems knowledge.
• Develop broad knowledge about current and future product features
• Work with Product Manager in planning and execution of new product releases
• Assist technical teams with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems knowledge
• Maintain product roadmap and architectural standards that assure product development projects optimally align with business objectives.
• Desire to continue professional growth through training and education

Experience Needed:

• Familiarity with coding languages, operating systems, and databases
• Understanding of process optimization and deployment
• Chevron infrastructure knowledge/Experience working with various infrastructure platforms
• Interest in new and developing technologies
• Willingness to work closely with various business units/Ability to work with software engineers
• Ability to clearly communicate/document processes

Languages:

• Proficiency in TypeScript
• Proficiency with relational database management systems and SQL queries
• Proficiency in DashApp
• Proficiency in React
• Java
• Python
• C++
• C#

Nice to have:

• Proficiency with Power Platform - Power Automate Development, Power App Development, Deployment
• Familiarity with Data Products and the Data Lake
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of commercialization process within Chevron
• Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as ADO, Jira or Trello.

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