Architect Senior

American Electric Power (AEP)

Last Updated: 9/12/2025 5:55:44 PM

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Current Days Open
8
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$96,110.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$115,330.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
29
First Seen
9/5/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$96,110.00 (Yearly)
9/12/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$128,688.00 (Yearly)
7/3/2026

Full Job Description

Job Posting End Date 09-13-2025 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees.the best in the business! Were proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. Were passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. Were powering the future today! As an Architect Senior, you will be part of a larger team delivering technology solutions to address business problems and opportunities. Focus on translating specific business requirements into technical solution architectures including application architecture, integration architecture, data architecture, and non-functional requirements around supportability, resiliency, security, etc. Translate general business requirements and business trends in architecture patterns and technology ecosystems including data center architecture, application architecture patterns, integration architecture patterns, technology standards, non-functional technical requirements, and computing paradigms. Job Description What You'll Do: Designs and delivers solutions to meet advanced business needs. Critical role for data analytics/data platforms in the Energy Delivery space overseeing initiatives such as Field Mobility, Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Safety and Health, and Distribution Asset Management (DAM) Investigates and clarifies business unit painpoints, addresses issues; Develops and communicates solutions with options, leveraging standard reference architectures, design patterns, technology guidelines and standards. Produce all architectural solution and project deliverables without assistance May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team. What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required. Experience: 6 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Selfdirected and dependable to produce highquality work in a timely manner. Contribute to the development and unity of the team's work. Bring strong technical decisionmaking skills to the team. Note: This opportunity will be onsite in Columbus, Ohio What You'll Get: Salary Grade (8): $96,110.00 - $115,330.00 In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. #AEP Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008 Compensation Range: $96,110.00-124,940.00 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. Its an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? Were looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.

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