Architect Enterprise Innovation Lab

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

91d • $84,127 - $138,810

About The Position

The Architect – Enterprise Innovation Lab designs and builds custom applications, data integrations, and system enhancements that extend Houston ISD’s core enterprise platforms. This role works closely with solution architects, business analysts, and end users to develop secure, maintainable, and scalable tools using modern cloud-based platforms. The Architect helps bridge gaps between core ERP functionality and operational needs by building lightweight, user-friendly applications and workflows tailored to district priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years in enterprise application development or integration.
• Proficiency in web development tools and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, Node.js).
• Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, or comparable low-code platforms.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML), and integration tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, testing, and version control.
• Ability to translate user needs into effective, reliable solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with education systems or public sector software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new applications, integrations, or workflows that address business and instructional needs.
• Develop secure, modular, and scalable applications using low-code/no-code platforms or modern web development stacks.
• Support integration with core systems such as Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Power Platform, and SIS/LMS tools.
• Participate in project planning, requirements analysis, prototyping, and solution reviews.
• Maintain clean documentation, technical diagrams, and release notes for all solutions delivered.
• Collaborate with security, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
• Deliver solutions that reduce staff workload, streamline approvals, or digitize manual processes.
• Work with users to test, validate, and train on new features or tools.
• Contribute to shared development libraries, design patterns, and solution templates.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree