What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Architect position at Trinity Solar?
Description
Trinity Solar is seeking an accomplished Technical Architect to drive the design and governance of scalable, secure, and resilient technology ecosystems across the enterprise. In this pivotal role, you will define architectural standards, lead cross-domain solution designs, and ensure cohesive integration of platforms, applications, and infrastructure aligned with our strategic direction.
This position is a hybrid of technical leadership and hands-on solutioning, requiring broad technical expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. You will serve as the architectural authority on enterprise technology initiatives, translating business goals into effective technical strategies, and supporting engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities
While not required, the following certifications are highly desirable:
Since 1994, Trinity Solar has been dedicated to delivering energy with integrity. Founded on the principles of accessibility and a seamless customer journey, Trinity has grown into the largest privately held residential solar installer in the United States. With a team of over 3,300 professionals and more than 100,000 completed installations, we proudly serve customers across 9 states.
Trinity Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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Trinity Solar is seeking an accomplished Technical Architect to drive the design and governance of scalable, secure, and resilient technology ecosystems across the enterprise. In this pivotal role, you will define architectural standards, lead cross-domain solution designs, and ensure cohesive integration of platforms, applications, and infrastructure aligned with our strategic direction.
This position is a hybrid of technical leadership and hands-on solutioning, requiring broad technical expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. You will serve as the architectural authority on enterprise technology initiatives, translating business goals into effective technical strategies, and supporting engineering, infrastructure, and DevOps teams throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end architecture of enterprise technology systems, spanning infrastructure, applications, data, and integration layers.
- Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps, technology standards, and governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Lead the design of cloud-native, hybrid, and on-prem architectures using industry best practices and reference models.
- Architect solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Kubernetes.
- Ensure cohesive system integration, guiding API design, data flows, and identity management strategies.
- Drive performance, scalability, and security considerations into all technical designs.
- Oversee the selection and integration of third-party platforms, tools, and frameworks.
- Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies to align with future business needs.
- Collaborate closely with software architects, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure unified architectural execution.
- Produce detailed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and decision records.
- Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analysis for major initiatives.
- Mentor development and engineering teams on best practices, patterns, and platform usage. Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 12 years of experience in technology roles, with 4 years in architectural leadership or enterprise-level solution design.
- Deep understanding of enterprise IT architecture including application, infrastructure, integration, and data domains.
- Strong experience in designing distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, and scalable APIs.
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and enterprise cloud architecture.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with modern security principles, including identity federation, encryption, and threat modeling.
- Proficient in creating architecture models using tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or ArchiMate.
- Knowledge of CRM and ERP platforms like Dynamics 365, Salesforce, NetSuite with deep understanding of their integration into enterprise ecosystems.
- Expertise in AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure Cognitive Services), RPA tools (e.g., BluePrism, Powerautomate), and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Contentstack).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and drive architectural consistency across teams.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability within cross-functional technical teams.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
While not required, the following certifications are highly desirable:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- TOGAF 9 or TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Certification
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- CompTIA Security or equivalent security certification
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life insurance and employee assistance programs
- Paid training and generous PTO
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Work-life balance
- Long-term stability in a rapidly expanding industry
- A sense of purpose in advancing clean energy solutions
- And much more!
Since 1994, Trinity Solar has been dedicated to delivering energy with integrity. Founded on the principles of accessibility and a seamless customer journey, Trinity has grown into the largest privately held residential solar installer in the United States. With a team of over 3,300 professionals and more than 100,000 completed installations, we proudly serve customers across 9 states.
Trinity Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
"Veteran Friendly"
