IT Solutions Architect

IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on February 26, 2026.

Pay Grade: 116

Annual Salary Range: $89,600 - $132,100

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

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Department / Division:

IT Department / Business Insights & Solutions

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC# 902418

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives. Supports solutions development and architecture activities that guide the development, purchasing and management of enterprise technologies. Evaluates and recommends enhancements, upgrades and/or replacement of line-of-business/enterprise applications and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure systems and services. Defines the principles, guidelines, standards, and solution patterns to ensure decisions are aligned with the city's vision.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advises and assists city department leadership and their teams in researching, assessing, selecting, procuring, and implementing new and future technology products/solutions to meet technology needs. Evaluates and recommends enhancements, upgrades and/or replacement of line-of-business/enterprise applications and IT infrastructure systems and services.
• Recommends and provides short- and long-term technical direction and strategic foresight for software applications and technical infrastructure to city departments. Facilitates a yearly "strategic technology roadmap" presentation to city departments, including a discussion regarding current and future technology. Attends customer department's staff meetings and strategic planning sessions as appropriate.
• Consults with and advises technical teams (Application Management, Support Services, Enterprise Architect, Networking, and Information Security) on maintaining and aligning the technical standards and guidelines of new business technology solutions with existing IT infrastructure, standards, security, and compliance.
• Reviews city departments’ Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Supplemental as part of the annual budget process. Partners with city Procurement in acquiring new technology solutions using the RFP (Request for Proposal), RFI (Request for Information), Sole Source, or Cooperative Purchase processes in accordance with the approved budget.
• Performs project coordination and management as required; acting as a liaison between IT divisions, vendors, Procurement, Finance, and various city departments to assist in the planning, design, and implementation of technology solutions, and to help speed delivery. Escalates and works with Procurement to assist city departments with issues regarding vendor performance.
• Assists city departments in defining scope, and high-level business and functional requirements for new software solutions. Collaborates with customers and IT to determine the appropriate internal IT processes necessary to manage and administer new technology requests from city departments, such as: gap analysis project proposal (GAPP), request for technology (RFT) form, and other IT purchasing processes.
• Recommends alternative service delivery and automation solution options to city departments, as appropriate. Determines cost impact, scalability, security, and sustainability of solutions; works with Technology work groups to ensure that applied solutions and practices are compatible and consistent across the city, and that technology investments are being maximized.
• This is a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulated position and requires the ability to meet and maintain compliance with the Security Policy.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in business systems and process analysis, project management, IT operations or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work…