Architect- Architecture Design

The Solutions Architect leads the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of enterprise application solutions across the District. Working collaboratively with business partners, project managers, and technical teams, this role drives the full lifecycle of technology initiatives, from gathering requirements and developing business cases to managing vendor relationships and overseeing change management. The Solutions Architect ensures that all implemented systems are stable, secure, and well‑integrated with existing infrastructure, while also providing architectural guidance for custom applications and AI‑driven solutions. This role also champions strategic planning, continuous innovation, and cross‑functional alignment to ensure technology investments support FBISD's mission and goals.

Serve as a representative of FBISD and the Information Technology Division, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and careful judgment in all interactions with members of the FBISD community and the public

act as an escalation point for technical application issues pursued within the team

Lead strategic planning to achieve FBISD’s mission, vision, and goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies

Establish clear goals and expectations for project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Advocate for resources and support needed to complete projects successfully, working closely with upper management

Analysis

Design, implement, and coordinate business services and applications based on needs and demands

Implement and coordinate the creation of technical service procedures, policies, and manuals

Evaluate requests for new or modified systems, including feasibility, cost/benefit, and alignment with existing architecture

Lead and actively participate in developing standards for custom application architecture, AI agent/chatbot implementations, AI coding initiatives, and other technical solutions

Perform root cause analysis for system issues, application errors, and process bottlenecks

Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions and recommend enhancements

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of technology initiatives

Project Management

Prepare documents to ensure that they comprehensively cover application, system, and security requirements

Devise IT project plans, influence customer project plans, and proactively manage projects (including the supervision of assigned District staff) to meet timelines, quality metrics, service levels, budget, and resources

Lead and actively participate in standing project meetings between the IT staff and business owners

Participate in strategic planning for portfolio management of the FBISD Application Portfolio

Lead and actively participate in sprint planning and project management for FBISD’s Custom Applications

Monitor and track project progress, identifying and addressing risks or obstacles to ensure successful delivery

Communicate project status, updates, and changes effectively to stakeholders and executive leadership

Facilitate post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement process improvements for future projects

Ensure compliance with established project management methodologies, standards, and best practices

Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to optimize efficiency and cost‑effectiveness

Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, reports, and risk registers

Support organizational change management efforts related to project implementations

Contribute to the overall design and architecture of applications, systems and technology solutions

Maintain skills as technology evolves, monitor trade press and vendor information, and review experiences of users with similar or related applications

Establish and promote best practices for AI usage, governance, and responsible implementation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, from an accredited college or university

Equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 7 years of experience in relevant administrative application service or support may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

Minimum of 5 years managing multiple projects and critical tasks

Minimum of 5 years application experience, including both operational support and customization and data analytics

Minimum of 1 year interacting with and/or creating AI agents for process improvement

AI agents, copilots, automation platforms)

Proficiency in programming languages and technologies including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, C#, and experience with responsive web design

Strong understanding of application development lifecycle, including deployment of patches and software, and mobile application frameworks

Knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture frameworks

Experience with relational databases (MSSQL preferred), data warehouse concepts, and custom reporting methodologies

Working knowledge of application and solution architecture, including modeling scalable, maintainable, and secure systems

Working knowledge of information security, IT compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements (CIPA, FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, Power Platform, Power BI, and business intelligence/data visualization tools

Experience designing, implementing, and improving business processes at project management or solution architect level

Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, including containerization and orchestration tools preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. Location and Administrative Details

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