SENIOR IT ARCHITECT

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is DSS’s technology services organization. ITS mission is to support the daily, emergent, and long-term needs of both agencies. ITS creates and enhances the technology infrastructure and computer applications that support HRA and DHS and develops applications, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, case management systems, housing systems, employment/work engagement services, revenue producing computer matches, claiming systems, and personnel systems.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is recruiting for one (1) Senior IT Architect, to function as Senior IT Architect, who, under executive direction of the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for HRA Portfolio under Enterprise Solutions Management, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision-making, will proactively and holistically help guide HRA Portfolio through transformation and optimization initiatives. The Senior IT Architect will focus on understanding and applying existing, new, and emerging technologies to transform and optimize business and operating models and help the HRA portfolio to plan, design, innovate, orchestrate, facilitate, navigate and operationalize the digital enterprise.

The Senior IT Architect Will

• Develop a deep understanding of the agency’s IT policies, infrastructure, technology stack, and
  
  

support processes using their experience in systems engineering and Solution architecture to

define/align with Enterprise standards and enforce adherence to those standards.

• Develop and maintain IT architecture diagrams of Systems, business, data, security and/or
  
  

technology architectures for IT solutions, concepts and strategies to meet business requirements

for target audiences.

• Confirm the conformance of applications, components, and services to established standards
  
  

throughout the application development lifecycle.

• Assist with major projects such as Access HRA, Paperless Office Systems and new software
  
  

products, including continued support, documentation and training.

• Develop and present gap analyses and IT investment roadmaps to define future-state business
  
  

capabilities around ecosystems and digital platforms. Lead analysis of the ITS environment to

detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement of governance model,

which is informed by the business strategy and corporate governance. Clarify accountability

and provides the focal point for agile, effective, and efficient decision making.

Hours/Shirt

Normal Business Hours

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with implementing applications in cloud computing frameworks such as SaaS /IaaS /PaaS, frameworks for web and mobile development (e.g. Microsoft, React, Angular, etc.), multi- tier application frameworks, microservices, and cloud native applications Software Oriented Architecture, Application Programming Interfaces, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics. - Demonstrate experience with large scale application modernizations. - Thorough understanding of DSS systems to assure a maximum degree of data integrity and cross-platform development. - Exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. - Experience developing & leading large and complex Client Server & Web applications. - Excellent analytical and technical skills as well as planning and organizational skills written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences. - Practical experience in Oracle Database Development using advance PL/SQL techniques and how to leverage them to deliver mission critical systems in an agile setting. - Knowledge of business engineering principles and processes. - Working knowledge of problem solving with customers using design thinking innovation.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.