Solutions Architect Part time role (800827)
Remote or 1111 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 432
12+ Months
20hr/ Week
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
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.
Skill Matrix:
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