Solution Architect

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About Us

Chevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape.

Chevron markets Caltex fuels, lubricants and other petroleum products in the Philippines. Our network of service stations, terminals and sales offices forms the backbone of our presence in the Philippines.

Chevron supports its operations in the Philippines and worldwide through two subsidiaries: Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI), which manages downstream operations and markets Caltex brand fuels, lubricants and petroleum products, and Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI), a global business services organization. Established in 1998, CHI provides business support services in finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, customer service and marketing. It serves Chevron affiliates around the world and has grown to be one of the leading global business services organizations in the Philippines. The company has received various recognition as one of the country's top employers and as a champion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

At Chevron, we believe humanity can solve any challenge – including meeting the world's energy needs of today, while advancing a cleaner energy tomorrow.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect. This role will be based in 6750 Building, Makati City.

The Solution Architect role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of home-grown and commercial-off-the-shelf IT solutions using Microsoft Azure and their integration with various systems and applications.  The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating technology options, and guiding development teams to deliver scalable, secure and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and implement end-to-end solutions in alignment to Chevron standards, i.e. Microsoft Azure services or combination of SaaS solutions tailored to the oil and gas industry.

• Leverage existing architecture patterns or proposed and develop architecture patterns to mature Chevron architecture.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, solution designs, and technical documentation.

• Lead the integration of various systems and applications, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle. Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers. Conduct regular reviews and audits of existing solutions to identify areas for improvement.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

• Develop and present proof of concepts to demonstrate the feasibility of proposed solutions.

• Monitor and manage the costs associated with cloud services and solutions.

• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

About You

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated and talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of prior experience as a solution architect, preferably in the oil and gas industry and 5+ years of prior experience as a software engineer or similar role.

• Skilled in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions using a wide stack of Microsoft Azure services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, among  others.

• Skilled in implementing various architecture styles, design patterns and best practices for software development.

• Skilled in evaluating technology and product options, and modern trade-off analysis for various architecture and design choices.

• Skilled in ability to work on a complex requirement, develop alternatives, and articulate the recommendation to multi-level stakeholders.

• Skilled in ability to design and implement security best practices and compliance requirements in the oil and gas industry.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.  Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Experience with data integration, data warehousing, and big data technologies.

• Experience with IoT solutions and edge computing.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way ). At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership, and performance.

Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Benefits     

• Competitive salary

• Allowances, medical and optical reimbursements

• Health care coverage for you and your eligible dependents

• Robust employee centred programs for health and wellnes

• Time-off to promote healthy work-life balance or to care for your family

• Annual corporate incentive bonus when the company meets established goals

• Recognition & awards program

• Long-term savings plan

• Life insurance

• Career development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groups

• Hybrid work model - work remotely from home several days a week

At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent.  Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace. 

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