SENIOR ANALYST SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (ON SITE)

DESCRIPTION: The Senior Analyst Solutions Architect will lead activities that guide the development, implementation, maintenance and support for a portfolio of technology solutions. These solutions include applications, projects, processes, and database systems. The Senior Analyst Solutions Architect will collaborate to interpret business needs and translate business and technical requirements. The candidate will assess technology capabilities and lead systems implementations. The Senior Analyst Solutions Architect will act as a technical lead, consultant, and product owner over a broad range of applications to drive targeted organizational outcomes.

Duties:

1. Reports to the Business Information Systems Manager.
2. Lead activities that guide the development, implementation, maintenance and support of a defined portfolio of technology solutions.
3. Serve as the technical lead, consultant, and product owner over a range of applications.
4. Direct changes and refactoring of application codebases.
5. Coordinate the development and implementation of system enhancements
6. Direct efforts to modernize and automate business processes.
7. Support project managers on project planning and project execution.
8. Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement, efficiency, deprecation, or replacement.
9. Work collaboratively with end-users to develop system specifications and formalize business rules.
10. Develop and maintain end-user documentation.
11. Develop test cases to validate business and functional requirements.
12. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT).
13. Maintain application security for specified systems
14. Provide end-user support and training.
15. Any other duties assigned by Business Information Systems Manager, CIO, or Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related study.
2. Strong technical experience supporting data systems or business applications.
3. Understanding of SDLC, Agile, or other modern application development methodologies.
4. Experience with project management concepts and strategies.
5. Must understand application security and authentication. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory is preferred.
6. Experience with both on-prem and cloud-native application architectures is preferred.
7. Knowledge of SQL and experience with database management systems is preferred.
8. Knowledge of one or more programming languages is preferred (C#, Javascript, Python).
9. Experience using modern data and analytics platforms preferred (ex., Power BI or Tableau).
10. Experience using Microsoft Power Platform is preferred.
11. Understanding of data integration patterns using API interfaces is preferred.
12. Understanding of Git version control system and CI/CD deployment pattern is preferred.
13. Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and technical skills.
14. Must be able to produce clearly written documentation.
15. The ability to manage multiple projects at once.
16. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
17. Ability to work with developers and vendors in an outsourced environment.
18. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
19. Requires a minimum of three or more years as a business analyst, application analyst, systems analyst; or a role supporting IT initiatives including application development or database management.

Annual Salary - $66,114.00 - $93,466.00 (depending on experience)

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team!  Come work for us!"

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.  We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. 

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff.  We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways. 

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.  

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com

Salary : $66,114 - $93,466