Solutions Architect

The City of Columbus Department of Technology is seeking a part-time experienced architect with project management

and business analysis skills to assess functionality of ~20 custom applications and research options for replacing

each. Applications are primarily in C# with SQL backend. This role requires working directly with business users and

subject matter experts and requires excellent verbal and written communications skills. The Architect will often meet, 4year college degree or equivalent technical study Required Years

Analyze, determine, and document functional requirements. Required 8 Years

Provide definition on how the applications will support business requirements. Required 8 Years

Provide detailed definition on how the applications will support business requirements. Required 8 Years

Coordinate the design and development of work estimates and act as the primary point of contact. Assist in managing and directing application team pro Required 8 Years

Organize and prepare work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems. Required 8 Years

Work with client to identify direction of software. Required 8 Years

Ensure business requirements are supported by the software. Required 8 Years

Understand specific business needs and overall business strategy of the business customer. Required 8 Years

Ensure that overall application designs remain within project scope. Required 8 Years

Provide standard, well-structured work planning which defines scope, resources, commitments, quality, risk, tasks, and acceptance criteria. Required 8 Years

Guide processes for business analysts and direct work planning and design activities. Required 8 Years

Work with customer business units to understand their business processes. Required 8 Years

Work with customer business units and client to identify direction of software. Ensure business requirements are supported by the software. Required 8 Years

Ensure goals for Functional Architects are being met and manage team commitments.

Required 8 Years

Analyze, define, and document how the applications will support functional and business requirements. Coordinate these efforts with Functional Archite Required 8 Years

Research options to replace custom applications and propose solutions to leadership. Required 8 Years

Develop business documentation and presentations. Present recommendations to leaders and executives

Required 8 Years

with city employees in person and/or via video conferencing between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm. Otherwise, work may

be done independently with flexible schedule. This role requires excellent workshop facilitation, communications and

documentation skills. Also, this role will direct the work of a business analyst. Posting is for 2026 with possible

extension through 2027.