Architect Prin

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH • 4h ago

Job Posting End Date

05-21-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering technology solutions to address business problems and opportunities. Focus on translating specific business requirements into technical solution architectures including application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and non-functional requirements around supportability, resiliency, security, etc. Translate general business requirements and business trends in architecture patterns and technology ecosystems including data center architecture, application architecture patterns, integration architecture patterns, technology standards, non-functional technical requirements, and computing paradigms.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Design and deliver solutions to meet complex business needs.

Investigate and clarify business unit pain-points, address needs, develop and communicate solution options.

Leverage standard reference architectures, design patterns, technology guidelines and standards.

Produce all architectural solution and project deliverables without assistance.

Act as a key Subject Matter Expert for technology leadership on specific technical and business topics.

Mentor, guide and oversee one or more junior solution architects.

Work with the project team and leadership to ensure success of the projects in their portfolio.

Participate in project decision-making to ensure trade-offs between project delivery and architectural goals are well-reasoned.

Active contributor in the assessment of supported business unit solution portfolio, including the development of current- and future-state views of a given solution portfolio effort.

Additional Preferences (Based on Area of Responsibility):

Strong business process knowledge of Customer Billing applications, preferably regulated utility rate billing.

Be able to lead onshore and offshore technical teams that provide application support, along with the main project team.

Ability to research and quickly understand existing logic and process flows to allow for the design of new or emerging requirements.

Ability to collaborate with business partners to evaluate business needs and solutions.

Advanced knowledge and experience with IBM mainframe batch and online processes.

Advanced skills with IBM mainframe tools such as TSO, COBOL, Install/1, CICS, Endevor or similar migration product, IBM DB2, web service API integration with third-party products like Rocket Shadow Studio, MQ communications, and file management.

Familiarity with customer bill image processing and delivery using third-party software like OpenText Exstream.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

8 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $151,132.50/year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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