Software Architect (Onsite – Houston, TX)

About UsQISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.About This RoleAI Architect Location: In-office, Monday–Friday, core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PMKaty office: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for energy infrastructure needs. We bring together engineering, safety, quality, procurement, QA/QC, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, and land management expertise to design and execute complex infrastructure projects with efficiency, consistency, and safety at the core.We are actively modernizing how software is built and delivered across the organization, using cloud, data, and AI-driven technologies to accelerate execution and improve how teams work at scale.What You'll DoAs a Software Architect, you will define and lead the technical foundation for how software is designed, built, deployed, and scaled across QISG. You will serve as the senior technical authority on high-impact initiatives, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned to business needs.You WillLead high-stakes software and AI engineering engagements end-to-end, from discovery and architecture through delivery and rolloutDefine reference architectures, engineering standards, and reusable frameworks that guide how software is built across the organizationEstablish best practices for CI/CD, testing, deployment, observability, versioning, and production supportDesign and build full-stack solutions spanning frontend, backend, APIs, data systems, and integrationsCreate scalable, production-grade platforms that enable analytics, automation, and AI-powered workflowsEnsure software solutions are secure, governed, and aligned with enterprise standards (identity, access control, data classification, and risk management)Configure observability and monitoring for applications, including AI-enabled systems, to track performance, usage, and reliabilityMentor and elevate engineering teams through design reviews, pair programming, coaching, and technical leadershipPartner directly with executives and business leaders to translate strategy into scalable technical solutionsContinuously improve engineering maturity by introducing reusable assets, accelerators, and standardized patternsYou will focus on building and enabling enterprise-grade software capabilities such as:Establishing engineering standards and software development best practices across teamsDesigning and implementing CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable deploymentsBuilding reusable frameworks, platforms, and accelerators that improve delivery speed over timeDeveloping full-stack applications that streamline workflows and enable better decision-makingImplementing observability, logging, and monitoring systems for both traditional and AI-driven applicationsPartnering with business and technical stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with real operational needsCapturing repeatable patterns into shared libraries and internal platforms to scale impact across engagementsWhat You'll Bring Required 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions architecture, ML/AI engineering, or technical consultingBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)Strong software engineering fundamentals including version control, testing, CI/CD, and production-grade system designStrong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience designing and delivering full-stack systems in production environmentsWorking knowledge of enterprise security principles including IAM, data classification, and system governanceExperience with modern AI and software engineering tools including LLMs, agents, RAG, prompt/context engineering, and AI-assisted developmentProven experience taking systems from prototype to production, including monitoring, evaluation, scaling, and reliability engineeringDemonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder technical initiatives with measurable business impactStrong executive communication skills with the ability to translate technical decisions into business outcomes Preferred Experience in energy, utilities, EPC, infrastructure, or other field-based industriesExperience building scalable internal platforms, frameworks, or developer acceleratorsExperience establishing engineering practices in fast-scaling or transformation environmentsExposure to Claude, Anthropic APIs, or AI-native development toolingExperience in forward-deployed or customer-facing engineering rolesWhat You'll GetCompetitive base salaryGenerous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance401(k) with a generous match to plan for your futureComprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceWeekly pay for consistent, reliable compensationGreat mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. 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