Solutions Architect (Limited-Term)

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Limited-Term) to join the Application Development and Support Department, where they will design, implement, and govern enterprise technology solutions across a diverse portfolio of applications, cloud platforms, integrations, and business systems. This role translates business needs into secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. The position requires hands‑on technical engagement, including reviewing code, assessing vendor technical artifacts, evaluating API and integration designs, prototyping solution approaches, and troubleshooting complex application and integration issues. Working closely with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and technology staff, the Solutions Architect will help develop technical standards, review technical designs, guide integration strategies, support enterprise modernization initiatives, and provide oversight of vendor‑delivered solutions to help ensure long‑term maintainability and operational sustainability. If you are a collaborative technology leader with experience designing enterprise solutions and guiding complex technology initiatives, this may be the position for you!

A primary focus of this role will be helping guide SCAG's transition to a new cloud ERP platform, with responsibility for ERP integration architecture, data flows, APIs, middleware or iPaaS technologies, vendor technical design review, and sustainable support models for connected enterprise systems.

The Application Development and Support Department manages SCAG's enterprise application portfolio and supports multiple agency initiatives. The department develops, manages, tests, supports, maintains, and consults on applications that include regional metropolitan planning systems, finance and administrative support systems, and public‑facing information‑sharing systems. Current applications and technologies include Microsoft Great Plains (GP),WorkPlace, Enterprise BI, Microsoft CRM, custom Inter‑Government Review (IGR), custom Finance Management Systems (FMS), Microsoft Dynamics 365, ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ServiceNow, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

WHO WE ARE

As a mission‑driven organization, SCAG is committed to attracting and retaining talent who embody SCAG’s values. SCAG's workforce is passionate and committed to innovation that improves the quality of life for all Southern Californians.When you join SCAG, you can expect a culture where collaboration and teamwork is fostered.

As part of our View email address on click.appcast.io, employees are eligible for two work models: in‑office and hybrid. Eligibility for these models will depend on the department, position, responsibilities, and duties, as determined by management. All work models require employees to reside within the SCAG region. This position is expected to follow the hybrid model and be in office 2 days per week.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

MISSION

To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.

VISION

Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future.

SCAG CORE VALUES

• Be Open: Be accessible, candid, collaborative and transparent in the work we do.
• Lead by Example: Commit to integrity and equity in working to meet the diverse needs of all people and communities in our region.
• Make an Impact: In all endeavors, effect positive and sustained outcomes that make our region thrive.
• Be Courageous: Have confidence that taking deliberate, bold and purposeful risks can yield new and valuable benefits.
• Cultivate Belonging: Embrace differences, foster equity, champion inclusion, and empower all.

In this role you can expect to

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise application and technology solutions that align with SCAG's strategic goals.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor, managed service provider, and staff deliverables by reviewing technical designs, integrations, configurations,validating estimates, assessing implementation quality, tracking remediation items, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security requirements, long‑term maintainability, and project readiness.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical staff to translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures.
• Develop technical designs, integration strategies, technical standards, and documentation that support enterprise applications and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions to recommend approaches that improve business processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project planning, solution design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies while promoting best practices for enterprise architecture and application development.
• Support enterprise modernization efforts by contributing to technology roadmaps, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across departments to ensure technology investments support current operational needs and future organizational priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to this role

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with 7 years of experience in Information Technology and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

We’ll be a great match if you also have:

• Hands‑on experience with cloud ERP platforms such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Tyler,or similar.
• Experience designing enterprise application architectures and system integrations.
• Experience designing REST/SOAP API integrations, middleware, and iPaaS‑based integration patterns.
• Experience with ERP integration tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or comparable platforms.
• Experience evaluating vendor solutions and collaborating with implementation partners.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture principles, API development, systems integration, and enterprise application security.
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution roadmaps.
• Ability to read, write, or critically review code, scripts, SQL, and technical configurations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a project‑based environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.

Southern California Association of Governments is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, mental condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.