{"id":3728686,"url":"https://alion.io/job/chevron-senior-solution-architect","title":"Senior Solution Architect","company":{"id":5944,"name":"Chevron","domain":"chevron.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/chevron","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"}},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"AIOps","optional":true},{"name":"Amazon ECS","optional":true},{"name":"Amazon EKS","optional":true},{"name":"Azure AKS","optional":true},{"name":"Bamboo","optional":true},{"name":"Bitbucket","optional":true},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":true},{"name":"CircleCI","optional":true},{"name":"Docker","optional":true},{"name":"Docker Swarm","optional":true},{"name":"Google GKE","optional":true},{"name":"Jenkins","optional":true},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":true},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":true},{"name":"OpenShift","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"Rancher","optional":true},{"name":"TeamCity","optional":true},{"name":"Travis CI","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T06:52:07Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-04","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T05:55:48Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Total Number of Openings\n1The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies.\nChevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.\nAbout the position:\nThe Senior 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.\nKey responsibilities:\nArchitectural Leadership:\nServe as the Azure Solution Architect with specific sector knowledge, setting the direction for cloud architecture and ensuring alignment with the organization's technical strategy and O&G industry standards.\n\nUphold industry best practices and standards specific to the O&G sector.\n\nTechnology Roadmap:\nConstruct and continuously update an Azure-focused technology roadmap, aligning with the organization's long-term goals.\n\nExplore and identify cutting-edge Azure services and features that can propel technological advancement. Strategically plan and implement upgrades to bolster the organization's competitive position and enhance the scalability of Azure-based solutions.\n\nSolution Design:\nTake the lead in design and architecture complex Azure solutions, with a strong focus on ensuring scalability, robust security, and cost-effectiveness and alignment with nuanced demands of the O&G industry.\n\nStakeholder Engagement:\nWork in tandem with various service lines, such as engineering divisions and business stakeholders, to align Azure architectural strategies with the core business objectives and ensure the designs are in sync with the business's forward direction. Possess the ability to effectively communicate Azure technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders, thereby facilitating their participation in informed decision-making.\n\nMentorship and Guidance:\nOffer Azure technical leadership and mentorship to solution squads.\n\nCultivate an environment of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical prowess across the organization.\n\nCompliance and Best Practices:\nGuarantee Azure solutions meet regulatory demands and O&G-specific standards, including those related to safety, environment, and operations.\n\nRisk Assessment:\nProactively identify and assess technical risks linked with Azure infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with multifaceted teams to formulate and implement measures to alleviate the detected risks. As a Solution Architect, it is crucial to pinpoint potential risks during the solution development phase and devise comprehensive risk mitigation plans for all solutions crafted.\n\nIndustry Expertise:\nStay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and standards in the oil and gas industry. Evaluate the potential impact of new technologies and provide recommendations for adoption both in upcoming solution designs as well as enhancement of solution architectures.\n\nVendor Management:\nEngage with external vendors and technology associates to scrutinize third-party offerings compatible with Azure. Integrate these third-party solutions effortlessly, ensuring they complement and reinforce the broader Azure architectural strategy and the business objectives.\n\n Required Qualifications:\nMaster’s (or) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n\nOver all 10 -15 + years of experience required for Senior Solution Architect\n\n8+ years of prior experience as a solution architect, preferably in the oil and gas industry or 8+ years of prior experience as a software engineer or similar role. Extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, including knowledge of industry-specific challenges and opportunities.\n\nTechnical Expertise: Strong experience should have an in-depth understanding of Azure services and architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. They should be adept at designing and implementing complex cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Also, strong experience in multi-cloud environments like AWS, GCP and their application migrations and management in O&G specifically.\n\nAdvanced Problem-Solving: They must possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve high-level technical issues. This includes the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.\n\nStrategic Planning: The architect should be capable of developing strategic plans for cloud adoption and migration, aligning with the organization's goals. They should be able to evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to drive continuous improvement.\n\nCommunication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear and effective discussions between cross-functional teams, and presenting proposals and progress reports to senior management.\n\nClient Engagement: Capable to work closely with clients (internal clients) to understand their business requirements and constraints, ensuring that the cloud solutions designed meet their needs and expectations.\n\nInnovation: With extensive experience, they should be at the forefront of innovation, exploring new cloud technologies and methodologies, and integrating them into the organization's practices to gain competitive advantage.\n\nLeadership and Mentorship: As a seasoned leader, the Senior Solution Architect should set the technical direction and make pivotal decisions that define the organization's cloud strategy, while also serving as a mentor to uplift junior architects and engineers. They must lead by example, inspiring teams through complex initiatives and fostering professional growth by imparting knowledge, best practices, and constructive feedback to nurture the next generation of technical experts.\n\n Preferred Qualifications:\nMust have Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or information technology or Relevant field.\n\nRelevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.\n\nMicrosoft AZ900 Certification & AZ 305 Certification\n\nTOGAF or ArchiMate or Zachman or equivalent architecture frameworks experience\n\nExperience in automation using Python, Gen AI, AI Ops, etc.\n\nExperience with data integration, data warehousing, and big data technologies.\n\nExperience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., any 2 of following: Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ECS, GKE, AKS, EKS, Rancher, Apache Mesos, Nomad, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).\n\nUnderstanding of the O&G sector's operational workflows, including the intricacies of exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution activities, to tailor cloud-based solutions that complement the industry's unique needs.\n\nCompetence in tackling technical hurdles specific to the O&G domain, such as efficient asset management in isolated areas, processing extensive seismic datasets, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory frameworks.\n\nProficiency in leveraging Azure cloud technologies to enhance the O&G Industry's operational effectiveness, utilizing tools like IoT, advanced data analytics, and machine learning for better results\n\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (e.g. CircleCI, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis CI, Bamboo, Bitbucket, etc.)\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nChevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.\nWhat we can offer you\nEverything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.\nHave the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.\nJoin a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.\n\nWork in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.\n\nGrow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.\n\nAccess comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.\n\nEngage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.\n\nHow to apply\nTo be a part of our success, click APPLY to submit your application. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.\nPrivacy and Terms and Conditions\nWe respect the privacy of candidates for employment. This Privacy Notice sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of this Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us.\nPlease access the Global Application Statements, select the country where you are applying for employment. By applying, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the country specific statement.\nTerms of Use\n“ENGINE” refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center, which operates under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. 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