Application Architect (Business Analysis & Project Management)

Job Title: Application Architect / Solutions Architect (C# / SQL, Business Analysis Focus)

Location: Columbus, OH (Remote– onsite meetings required)

The Architect will often meet with city employees in person and/or via video conferencing between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm EST

Job Type: Part-Time Contract (2026 with possible extension through 2027)

Job Overview

Our direct client is seeking an experienced Application Architect with strong business analysis and project management skills. The selected candidate will assess the functionality of approximately 20 custom applications and research replacement options.

This role involves working closely with business users and subject matter experts to evaluate existing systems (primarily C# with SQL backend) and recommend future solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, define, and document functional and business requirements
• Assess current applications and recommend replacement solutions
• Work closely with business units to understand processes and needs
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders
• Provide detailed solution design aligned with business requirements
• Coordinate work estimates and act as a primary point of contact
• Ensure applications align with business strategy and project scope
• Lead and guide business analysts and project activities
• Develop documentation, reports, and executive presentations
• Present recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience
• 8+ years of experience in:
• Business analysis and requirements gathering
• Application architecture and solution design
• Project management and stakeholder coordination
• Experience working with C# applications and SQL databases
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Experience conducting workshops and working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to research and recommend software solutions

Work Schedule

• Core meetings between 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)
• Flexible schedule for independent work

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a government agency
• Influence modernization of critical business applications
• Collaborative and strategic role with leadership exposure