Solution Architect

Findlay, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The IT Midstream Solution Architect will design and develop architecture models and solutions for logistics within Trucking, Marine, and Rail areas, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture direction and standards.

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Responsibilities

Supports the development of solution architecture artifacts, such as capability maps, roadmaps, and reference architectures under guidance of senior architects.
Supports the creation of standard definitions and reference models.
Supports and helps facilitate solution architecture reviews.
Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand their goals. Supports the development of IT and architectural roadmaps to align with their needs.
Participates in the evaluation and selection of technologies and platforms. Supports monitoring the current-state solution portfolio and basic analysis of technology trends.
Assists in the design and development of solutions that address specific business needs. Supports the development of solution designs, including system integration and data flow.
Assists in translating business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints.
Assists in the identification and resolution of technical issues during implementation. Supports the implementation and testing of solutions.
Assists in the development and maintenance of solution architecture documentation.

Qualification

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience required.
2+ years of relevant architecture experience required.
Agile Methodology – Agile management is an iterative approach to delivering a project throughout its life cycle, taking incremental steps towards project the completion of a project.
Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills to identify architectural challenges, analyze requirements, evaluate options, and propose effective solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Authentic Communicator – Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
Big Data Analytics – Knowledge of data analytics frameworks and technologies, such as data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning.
Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Cloud Computing – Knowing how to manage cloud services, develop cloud applications and use cloud architecture to meet customer needs.
Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
DevSecOps – A set of practices that automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle.
Functional Expertise – A strong understanding of various technologies, platforms, and systems relevant to the organization's architecture.
Internet of Things (IoT) – Familiarity with IoT concepts and protocols, as well as experience designing architectures that incorporate IoT devices.
Machine Learning – Machine learning is a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer science that involves the development of algorithms and statistical models.
Process Orchestration – Process orchestration refers to the coordination and management of various tasks, activities, and resources within a workflow or business process.
Solution Architecture – Solution architecture is the process of designing and describing the structure and behavior of a comprehensive solution to meet specific business needs.
Strategic Outlook – Examines issues, generate ideas creates future scenarios and develops plans with a long-term perspective.
Systems Thinking – The process of testing conducted on a complete integrated system to evaluate the system's compliance with its specified requirements.

Preferred

Fleet Management: Experience with tracking vehicle performance, maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, and driver behavior using telematics and GPS tracking systems.
Route Optimization: Proficiency in dynamic route planning, optimizing fuel consumption, and reducing transit times using software tools and algorithms, along with a strong understanding of geospatial and mapping technologies.
Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Devices (ELD), and driver safety protocols, with familiarity in both state and federal trucking regulations as well as international rail standards.
Intermodal Freight Solutions: Ability to design and optimize end-to-end logistics solutions integrating truck, rail, and marine transportation, focusing on cost, speed, and environmental impact.
Customs and Border Regulations: Experience with import/export processes, customs clearance, and cross-border regulations, particularly for international freight involving multiple transportation modes.
Last-Mile Delivery: Expertise in optimizing last-mile delivery, including routing, time-window optimization, and addressing consumer-specific delivery requirements.