Sr Middleware Portfolio Architect

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Aep Headquarters
Salary: $136,539–$177,503 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jun 9, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k

This role $157k

$126k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $143,912–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,544 across 22 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Middleware Portfolio Architect

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The Sr. Middleware Portfolio Architect role within the Middleware organization requires a senior-level technical leader to oversee and shape the enterprise integration platform portfolio, collaborating closely with Enterprise Architecture to maintain current roadmaps aligned with business priorities and security demands. This position involves driving continuous improvement in non-functional aspects such as observability, reliability, automation, and security across various platforms, while also providing architectural governance and decision support by evaluating new tools and technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in middleware and integration technologies including API management, event streaming, file transfer, B2B/EDI, and orchestration, along with expertise in enterprise architecture tools like SAP LeanIX. This role demands strong collaboration skills across multiple teams to ensure architectural coherence and non-functional excellence within the integration ecosystem.

Skills

API management Event streaming messaging File transfer B2B integration Process orchestration Workflow engines Observability Monitoring System Reliability Security Automation Enterprise Architecture SAP LeanIX CI/CD Kubernetes Terraform AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

Own the portfolio-level architecture view of middleware and integration platforms.
Evaluate platform lifecycle decisions based on structured models and business needs.
Drive continuous improvement in platform non-functionals like observability and security.
Serve as a trusted advisor for architectural governance and decision support.
Lead evaluations of new tools and articulate their tradeoffs and long-term implications.

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Senior or Enterprise Architect in complex organizations.
Strong architectural depth across middleware and integration technologies.
Expertise in non-functional design for enterprise platforms (reliability, security).
Experience working closely with Enterprise Architecture teams.
Ability to evaluate technologies objectively and recommend sustainable paths.
Exceptional communication skills for senior leadership audiences.
Experience with Enterprise Architecture governance tools like SAP LeanIX.

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