Systems Analyst III (Solution Architect)

at  The City of Vancouver

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of professional IT experience in at least two IT solution disciplines – eg technical or infrastructure architecture, application development, cloud, IoT, data, integration
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role focused on delivering solution architecture as a strategic practice
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in project management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current IT trends and technologies.
• Proficient in the techniques required to produce designs of complex systems; including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution content, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.
• Working knowledge of more than one design method, such as the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)
• Experience using Enterprise Architecture tooling, Hopex preferred
• Ability to direct groups with diverse opinions together to reach a consensus and the ability to lead the effort of architecting a technical solution to address complex business problems.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and team members to provide advice, information and assistance
• Thorough working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g. Windows, MS Office, MS Project, etc.).
• Capable of handling business critical and sensitive information in a position of trust.
• Experience with API Management and Integration Platforms (API design, gateways, analytics)

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070)
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: March, 2024
Position End Date: March, 2026
Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $106345 to $132936 per year

• Researches, evaluates and recommends new tools and methodologies for development of business applications
• Validate, Refine and Expand the Enterprise Architecture Model
• Verify assumptions; utilize subject matter experts to improve and further define the model defined by the Enterprise Architect
• Assess the value of solution-enhancing developments and incorporate as appropriate.
• Use the requirements to develop well-formulated models of the components of the solution; augments models as necessary
• Communicates ideas effectively through models
• Consults with customers to understand their requirements
• Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives
• Identify use or purpose, constraints, risks, etc.
• Participate in the discovery and documentation of the business scenarios driving the solution.
• Understand the requirements and captures understanding in architecture and solution specification.
• Provide project management services for programs and projects and management of the resource/team assigned.
• Manage the Architecture:
• Represent architecture and issues during development and decision points
• Act as an “agent of change”, communicating the need for the implementation of the architecture.
• Continuously foster the sharing of business unit, architecture, and technical information across the organization.
• Create a Useful Model:
• Use requirements and develop well-formulated models of the components of the solution; augment the models as necessary; use models and multiple views to communicate ideas effectively.
• Leads evaluation, design, and analyses of the solution architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies, based on enterprise business strategies, business capabilities, value streams, business requirements and enterprise standards
• Provides technical assistance to business applications upgrades and implementation of other modules, including integration to other applications
• Develop technical implementation plan, including scope, budget, and schedule, for projects and initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning of IT enterprise architecture, deployments and road map
• Participate in the development of IT specifications, budgeting estimates for capital and operating requests, procurement processes, and contract negotiation.
• Make recommendations for changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned