Requisition ID:  89016 Florida Power &amp; Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific DescriptionAs a Principal Architect at NextEra Energy, you will play a critical role in driving the strategic direction of our IT architecture. You will be responsible for conducting architecture reviews, creating and enforcing technology standards, and ensuring our IT solutions align with business goals and organizational considerations. Additionally, you may step in as a solution architect when project teams lack sufficient expertise. We are looking for a seasoned architect with deep expertise in technology, business architecture, and organizational processes to join our dynamic team. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise architecture (EA) models to ensure the alignment of IT strategy and planning with company business goals.</li><li>Conduct thorough architecture reviews for new and existing solutions to ensure compliance with industry best practices and company standards.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and project teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust architectural designs.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce technology standards and guidelines that promote efficient, secure, and scalable IT solutions.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the company's IT capabilities.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to other architects and technical teams, fostering best practices and continuous improvement, and in some cases, playing the role of solution architect to assist delivery teams with solutions.</li><li>Drive enterprise application portfolio management goals to reduce TCO and complexity through reuse and rationalization.</li><li>Work closely with security teams to ensure that architectural solutions meet or exceed security requirements and industry regulations.</li><li>Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design patterns, and technical specifications.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, microservices, integration, and emerging technologies.</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, driving the adoption of modern architecture practices and principles.</li><li>Offer strategic input to leadership on technology trends and their potential impact on the organization's technology landscape.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership or principal architect role.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully leading architecture initiatives in large, complex organizations.</li><li>Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies.</li><li>Experience with Application Portfolio Management considerations and use of tooling (e.g. ServiceNow) to manage and digitize.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architecture, and integration patterns.</li><li>Experience with modern application development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.</li><li>Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are highly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities concurrently.</li></ul>

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power &amp; Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves more than 460,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world&rsquo;s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&amp;P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune&rsquo;s 2019 list of &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies&rdquo; and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune&rsquo;s 2018 list of companies that &ldquo;Change the World.&rdquo;

Principal IT Architect

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 89016&nbsp;Florida Power &amp; Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionAs a Principal Architect at NextEra Energy, you will play a critical role in driving the strategic direction of our IT architecture. You will be responsible for conducting architecture reviews, creating and enforcing technology standards, and ensuring our IT solutions align with business goals and organizational considerations. Additionally, you may step in as a solution architect when project teams lack sufficient expertise. We are looking for a seasoned architect with deep expertise in technology, business architecture, and organizational processes to join our dynamic team.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise architecture (EA) models to ensure the alignment of IT strategy and planning with company business goals.</li><li>Conduct thorough architecture reviews for new and existing solutions to ensure compliance with industry best practices and company standards.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and project teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust architectural designs.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce technology standards and guidelines that promote efficient, secure, and scalable IT solutions.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the company's IT capabilities.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to other architects and technical teams, fostering best practices and continuous improvement, and in some cases, playing the role of solution architect to assist delivery teams with solutions.</li><li>Drive enterprise application portfolio management goals to reduce TCO and complexity through reuse and rationalization.</li><li>Work closely with security teams to ensure that architectural solutions meet or exceed security requirements and industry regulations.</li><li>Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design patterns, and technical specifications.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of enterprise architecture, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, microservices, integration, and emerging technologies.</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, driving the adoption of modern architecture practices and principles.</li><li>Offer strategic input to leadership on technology trends and their potential impact on the organization's technology landscape.</li></ul>&nbsp;Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership or principal architect role.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully leading architecture initiatives in large, complex organizations.</li><li>Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies.</li><li>Experience with Application Portfolio Management considerations and use of tooling (e.g. ServiceNow) to manage and digitize.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architecture, and integration patterns.</li><li>Experience with modern application development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.</li><li>Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are highly desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities concurrently.</li></ul>

Principal IT Architect

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