Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Growth, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Government, International Business, Large-Scale Systems, Microsoft Windows Azure, Pre-Sales, Product Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Rehabilitation Act, Requirements Management, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Development, Software Engineering, System Architecture, Willing to Travel
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our Grid & Energy Services team and bring strong experience designing large-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in architecture and ensure high quality code. Ideally 8+ years working heavily with Python and Azure. You will work closely with tam across our new Grid & Energy Services division.
LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT
This role is remote, however, the candidate(s) will be expected to relocate at their own expense to our onsite Houston location by Q1 in 2027*
*Q1 2027 is an approximate timeframe and is subject to change at any time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design end-to-end technical solutions for grid and energy platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Partner with engineering, product, and customer stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical architecture.
- Define system architecture across cloud services, APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems.
- Guide implementation teams on best practices for cloud-native design, security, and integration patterns.
- Support customer engagements, including technical discussions, solution design, and deployment planning.
- Ensure alignment with reliability, observability, and performance standards in collaboration with SRE and QA teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of architecture standards, documentation, and reusable design patterns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in solutions architecture, software engineering, or related technical roles.
- Strong experience designing with Python & deploying cloud-based systems (Azure).
- Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong communication skills with experience working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders.
- Experience with modern software development practices, including CI/CD and cloud-native design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in energy systems, utilities, or infrastructure-related platforms.
- Experience with customer-facing architecture or pre-sales engineering.
- Knowledge of observability, reliability, and SRE best practices.
- Exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems or data-driven platforms.
- Travel up to 10% or business needs.
Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. |
Mobility | Standing | 20% of time | Sitting | 70% of time | Walking | 10% of time | Strength | Pulling | up to 10 Pounds | Pushing | up to 10 Pounds | Carrying | up to 10 Pounds | Lifting | up to 10 Pounds | Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) | Typing | F | Handling | F | Reaching | F |
| Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) | Turning | F | Twisting | F | Bending | O | Crouching | O | Balancing | N | Climbing | N | Crawling | N | Kneeling | N | | | | | | | |
|
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our hqca-recruiting@qcells.com
for a copy.