Software Architect - Houston, TX (Office Based)

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Location: Katy, TX — In Office
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Core hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Office: 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094
Experience: 8+ years
Work Authorization: QISG does not offer visa sponsorship of any kind for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

QISG is seeking a Software Architect to help lead software engineering excellence and develop technical solutions that drive the organization’s AI transformation.

This is a senior, hands-on architecture role for someone who can move comfortably between technical strategy, software architecture, hands-on development, and business engagement. You will lead complex and high-impact initiatives, establish engineering standards, mentor technical team members, and help shape how AI-powered solutions are designed, deployed, and maintained across QISG.

You will work directly with QISG executives, business leaders, project managers, and field personnel, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions. Strong communication and the ability to make complex technical concepts accessible to non-technical stakeholders are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-priority AI and software engagements from discovery and scoping through delivery and implementation.
• Define and maintain reference architectures, deployment standards, evaluation frameworks, and reusable technical accelerators.
• Establish engineering standards for code review, testing, deployment, monitoring, on-call, and incident response.
• Build and architect full-stack solutions spanning data, backend, frontend, integrations, and AI capabilities.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines that support reliable deployment of production-ready applications.
• Establish standards and tools that improve developer productivity and solution quality.
• Design observability and monitoring for AI-powered applications.
• Mentor engineers through technical reviews, pair programming, code reviews, and structured development.
• Partner with executives and business leaders to identify opportunities where technology can deliver measurable business value.
• Continuously improve the technical maturity, scalability, security, and maintainability of QISG’s AI solutions.

What You’ll Work On

• Enterprise AI and software applications
• LLMs, agents, RAG, and AI-assisted development
• Full-stack applications supporting business workflows and analytics
• Enterprise integrations and data solutions
• CI/CD and deployment infrastructure
• AI application monitoring and observability
• Reusable platforms, frameworks, and development accelerators
• Solutions designed to scale from proof of concept to enterprise-wide deployment

• Competitive base salary

• Target bonus and equity 

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
  
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.