Sr. Software Architect - SCADA

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Houston, TX
Hybrid
Senior level
Energy
The Role
The Sr. Software Architect will design SCADA interfaces for real-time data acquisition and control, and develop documentation for architectural decisions. The role involves collaboration with engineering and IT teams to define requirements, providing mentorship, and evaluating design alternatives, while adhering to enterprise architecture standards.
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Key role responsibilities include: 


Design SCADA interfaces to support real-time data acquisition, visualization, and control across various OT devices and systems. 


Develop comprehensive documentation and design artifacts to meticulously capture and articulate solution designs, architectural decisions, and technology evaluations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the development team, stakeholders, and future reference. 


Ensure solution designs conform and comply with enterprise architecture standards and principles 


Act as the primary point of contact for SCADA architecture-related inquiries. 


Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to gather requirements and define use cases. 


Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and implementation teams. 


Evaluate solution alternatives that involve different architectures, design patterns, and frameworks covering both software and hardware domains. 


Continuously assess and improve the performance and usability of SCADA platforms. 


Proactively identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.


What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence? 


Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a degree. 


7+ years of experience designing and implementing SCADA systems in industries such as utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, or transportation. 


Thorough understanding of industry standards and regulatory guidelines such as ISA-95, IEC 61850, or NERC CIP 


Proven expertise in PLC/RTU programming, SCADA protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and HMI design. 


Strong understanding of industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP, wireless communications, and VPNs. 


Familiarity with cloud technologies, data analytics, and IoT as they relate to SCADA systems. 


Experience in evaluating and improving the performance, security, scalability, reliability, and robustness of large industrial-grade systems. 


Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems. 


An ever expanding mind that is adept at conceptualizing complex ideas quickly and conveying those thoughts to others in a clear, effective, and motivating manner. 


Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, CSSA, or CSE are a plus 

At Fluence we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! 


Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

Generous 401K Match

Annual Bonus Incentive


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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
943 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. (Nasdaq: FLNC)

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