Lead Architect

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power.

We’re about the power of relationships.

Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory.

We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:


* Competitive pay with bonus opportunities


* Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance


* Relocation assistance


* Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.


* Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time.

While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range.

We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

 Lead Architect| Pay Range: $109,500.00 -$142,250.00

Join our team as a Lead Architect!

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where strategy meets cutting-edge technology? As a Lead Architect, you’ll drive the future of scalable, cloud-native infrastructure while shaping the strategic direction of our enterprise systems.

This role offers the best of both worlds: the chance to design high-level architecture that aligns with business goals, paired with the hands-on opportunity to manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters.

What You’ll Do:


* Architect & Implement: Define and execute Kubernetes-based architecture roadmaps aligned with enterprise strategies.


* Scale & Secure: Manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.


* Optimize & Innovate: Lead cloud-native initiatives to streamline infrastructure and reduce costs.


* Collaborate: Work closely with DevOps, development, and leadership teams to align technical solutions with business goals.


* Governance & Compliance: Establish security standards and governance policies to meet regulatory requirements.


* Strategic Leadership: Maintain in-depth knowledge of the company’s strategic business vision, IT roadmap, and architectural standards.
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