Quick Summary
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We partner with public sector, government, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we develop, construct, and operate tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio addresses current challenges and adapts for future sustainability.
Ameresco has an immediate opening for an Application Solution Architect in our ASG (Asset Sustainability Group). We seek an architect passionate about understanding customer and business goals, defining, and aligning applications that are scalable, performant, and secure.
Responsibilities
- Architect end-to-end solutions for business applications, integrating with existing systems, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
- Research business best practices and industry standards such as ISO or ANSI, applying learnings to solution design.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including customers, business analysts, engineers, project managers, developers, and other architects to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Assess new and existing technology for fit within the organization's tech stack, considering scalability, security, and performance.
- Oversee the integration of disparate systems, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to security standards, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Produce and maintain architecture documentation including system designs, integration points, and data flows.
- Participate in or lead aspects of project management related to architecture, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Design, perform, and oversee functional testing to ensure applications meet stakeholder requirements.
- Liaise with external vendors for technology solutions, ensuring they meet company technical and operational standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree from an accredited Computer Science or Information Technology program or equivalent professional experience.
- An understanding of accounting standards and regulations.
- Minimum of 7 years in software development or architecture roles.
Additional Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex systems.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, PHP).
- Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA).
- Experience with AWS cloud platforms.
- Knowledge of database technologies and data management practices.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to influence and drive consensus.
- TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar certifications would be an asset.
- Asset management, facility management, or service management knowledge would be a valuable asset.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $140,500 per year. In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.
Ameresco challenges individuals by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We offer comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including insurance, investment, and incentive plans.