Maximo Solution Architect (Principal to Staff)

Job Posting End Date

11-21-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Drive the development and maintenance of technology and architecture standards, policies and guidelines related to AEP’s Maximo platform.

Review business requirements, create high level end to end solution designs, facilitate project estimates to align with business vision, with emphasis on supportability and scalability.

Help leaders and their teams think through technology, business and operational implications of their technology investment decisions related to Maximo suite of applications.

Build trusting relationships and work collaboratively across teams, System Integrators, job families, and levels of leadership to accomplish complex goals.


Please Note: This position is full-time onsite in Columbus, OH

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver solutions to meet complex business needs.
• Investigate and clarify business unit pain‐points, address needs, develop and communicate solution options.
• Leverage standard reference architectures, design patterns, technology guidelines and standards.
• Produce all architectural solution and project deliverables without assistance.
• Act as a key Subject Matter Expert for technology leadership on specific technical and business topics.
• Mentor, guide and oversee one or more junior solution architects.
• Work with the project team and leadership to ensure success of the projects in their portfolio.      
• Participate in project decision‐making to ensure trade‐offs between project delivery and architectural goals are well‐reasoned.
• Active contributor in the assessment of supported business unit solution portfolio, including the development of current‐ and future‐state views of a given solution portfolio effort.

Additional Preferences (Based on Area of Responsibility):

• Strong business process knowledge of Work, Asset Management, Supply Chain, procurement and Fleet business functions, and current knowledge of Maximo updates and best practices.
• Knowledge and Experience with Configuration of  Maximo workflows, automation scripts, Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) including web service technologies like REST using JSON/XML, and SOAP services, Maximo Spatial, start centers, work centers, security, escalation, Crons, BIRT, QBR
• Familiarity with Maximo 7.6.x and IBM Websphere Application Server, familiarity with code repositories, automated testing tools, application performance toolsets, authentication and single sign on capabilities
• Experience with  OpenShift, Kubernetes, REACT JS, REACT Native
• Ability to collaborate with business partners to evaluate alternate solutions and business work arounds
• Experience with the Maximo Application Suite 9.x is a plus as well as cloud based applications.
• Experience with Maximo integrations (e.g., APIs, middleware), including WebMethods.

What We're Looking For:

Note: This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, and relevant skills. 

Architect Principal:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

 Experience:

• 8 years of relevant work experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Architect Staff:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required. 

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant work experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communi