Sr Staff Software Architect

Job Description SummaryAre you ready to make an impact in the energy sector?
GE Vernova's Delivery Team in Oslo is looking for a Senior IT Solution Architect to help drive digital transformation for national and international energy clients. You will join a dynamic global organization and work closely with skilled Project Managers, Data Engineers, and Solution Architects who bring diverse experience and expertise into our delivery projects.
This is a customer-facing senior role where you will collaborate with key clients, field sales, delivery teams, and product development to design and implement cutting-edge software and data solutions. You will guide clients in optimizing productivity and cost efficiency by aligning business goals with future-proof technical architectures.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design across software and data delivery projects.
• Coordinate technical and business discussions regarding future architecture direction across products and domains.
• Analyze current versus future state, develop architecture roadmaps, and create implementation plans.
• Review and define architectural requirements at domain and portfolio level.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to support project development and operational improvements.
• Design, validate, and audit solutions from concept to system acceptance.
• Express complex architecture through modeling tools and structured documentation.
• Client Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to clients in Norway and abroad.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, IT leadership, and business data teams.
• Support long-term adoption of delivered solutions and ensure operational responsibility and support agreements are in place.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Product Management to translate customer needs into product and service offerings.
• Support early-stage customer interactions, guide clients through solution options, and help integrate new solutions with their existing technology landscape.
• Coach and collaborate with internal teams, partners, and customer personnel.

Qualification and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM field.
• Significant experience as a Senior Solution Architect, or extensive professional experience in software engineering with progression into architecture roles.
• Solid knowledge of the electricity industry and emerging energy trends (must-have for this role).
• Strong ability to analyze, design, and align technical solutions with business outcomes at enterprise level.
• Experience ensuring operational stability across solution life cycles, including planning, implementation, and decommissioning.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, and change management capabilities.
• Good knowledge of English, Swedish and Norwegian languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and the ability to navigate organizational structures and stakeholder landscapes.
   
  

Why Join GE Vernova?

You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the energy sector by driving meaningful digital transformation. We value diversity in backgrounds and identities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are excited about contributing to the next era of energy innovation, we would love to hear from you.
 

Apply today — and help us build a more sustainable, intelligent energy future.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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