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:

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:

If you're passionate about Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and driving business success through innovative technology, we want to hear from you! Apply Now!

To be successful as the Lead Architect, we're looking for:

Preferred:

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Position Type, Location and Hours:

This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal (10%) travel

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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