Kforce has a client that is seeking an AMI Architect in Boston, MA.
Summary:
We are seeking an experienced AMI Architect to support a large-scale AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) initiative within the utilities industry. This role will lead the design and integration of complex utility systems, providing architectural guidance across AMI platforms, SAP environments, and modern data streaming solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement integration solutions across the Itron AMI ecosystem, including Head-End Systems, MDM, DSM, MV-90, and related technologies
- Architect integrations between AMI platforms and SAP BTP Integration Suite, SAP HANA, and SAP IS-U/EDM
- Develop and optimize event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka, including topic design, schema management, and scalable, highly reliable messaging patterns
- Define and implement data integration strategies leveraging batch, ETL, and real-time streaming architectures
- Provide expertise in utility data domains, including interval data, meter events, VEE (Validation, Estimation & Editing), and billing determinants
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders on AMI upgrades, modernization efforts, and Temetra-related workstreams as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable integration solutions
- 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, system integration, or utility technology environments
- Hands-on experience with the Itron AMI ecosystem
- Experience designing and supporting Kafka-based event streaming architectures
- Strong knowledge of SAP BTP, SAP HANA, and SAP IS-U/EDM integrations
- Deep understanding of utility operations and AMI data flows
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Temetra mobile workforce solutions
- Utility industry consulting or large-scale grid modernization experience
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
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This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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