Solutions Architect

City of Overland Park • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The City of Overland Park’s Information Technology Department is hiring a full-time Solutions Architect for its Information Technology Innovations team. The position designs, deploys, and maintains reliable digital solutions and system integrations that connect business requirements with technical implementation. Under the strategic guidance of the Senior Solutions Architect and IT Business Process Manager, the role applies established enterprise standards to mid-to-large-scale cloud deployments and applications to support security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. The position contributes to on-call support as needed.

The Solutions Architect develops and documents solution architectures; implements security and compliance standards; reviews and refactors applications and code generated by business power-users with AI tools; designs and maintains REST and SOAP integrations; and deploys and manages Google Cloud Platform resources. The role also supports COTS software and cloud-service implementations, technology pilots, AI-generated Workspace tools, and Tier 3 troubleshooting. It collaborates with business analysts and department stakeholders, provides informal technical guidance and coaching, and prepares technical documentation, project estimates, schedules, research, and recommendations.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and work experience is required. Candidates need 4 to 7 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least two years focused on system architecture, software integration, or application development. The position requires hands-on SQL, database, API, code-review, and Google Workspace development experience, along with proficiency in at least one C-based or scripting language. Access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System may be required, with associated eligibility conditions. The role has no supervisory responsibility. Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and essential functions test.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and work experience.
• 4 to 7 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least two years focused on system architecture, software integration, or application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL, database management, and API design and integration.
• Strong experience leveraging APIs for systems integration and data exchange.
• Strong proficiency in code review and refactoring, with specific experience in the Google Workspace development ecosystem, including Apps Script, AppSheet, and Workspace APIs.
• Proficiency in at least one C-based or scripting language, such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or PHP.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms; GCP is preferred.
• Working knowledge of identity systems, including SSO and SAML/OIDC, and data privacy regulations, including CJIS, HIPAA, and relevant city, state, and federal laws.
• Ability to explain complex technical topics in accessible terms to stakeholders and non-technical staff.
• Problem-solving ability, initiative, quality work, curiosity, and interest in complex technical issues.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong communication skills for working effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; prioritize multiple tasks; analyze problems and recommend solutions; meet deadlines; follow written and oral instructions; train and guide others; reason abstractly and logically; make decisions; and adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• If access to the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS) is required: be at least 18 years old, have no felony conviction, have no serious misdemeanor conviction, and have no disqualifying arrest history.
• Successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and essential functions test.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States and provide proof of eligibility if selected for hire.
• Meet the physical requirements of making and receiving phone calls, performing data entry with adequate hand-eye coordination, and reviewing alphanumeric data and computer screens for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and document solution architectures aligned with the City’s enterprise architecture frameworks and technology standards.
• Implement established security and compliance standards, including CJIS, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST requirements, within assigned projects and integrations.
• Review, refactor, and finalize code and applications generated by business power-users using AI tools such as Gemini Canvas, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and production-ready.
• Design, build, and maintain REST and SOAP API integrations that support reliable data flow and integrity across City IT systems.
• Deploy and manage Google Cloud Platform resources, with attention to performance, secure configuration, and operational efficiency.
• Provide informal guidance and peer review for junior technical staff and systems integration specialists.
• Use SQL statements including aggregations, joins, inserts, updates, and deletes, and apply an understanding of GIS and geospatial data.
• Stay aware of web security threats.
• Write system integrations to enhance vendor-based applications’ functionality or performance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, department stakeholders, and the Senior Solutions Architect to gather requirements and design technical solutions.
• Assist with technical evaluation, configuration, and implementation of commercial off-the-shelf software and cloud services.
• Participate in technology pilots and help deploy emerging technologies, such as machine-learning models and automation scripts.
• Coach department power-users on refining AI prompts and troubleshoot complex logic errors in generated applications.
• Serve as an escalation point for Tier 3 issues, including integration failures, system performance problems, and complex programming logic issues.
• Build and maintain API endpoints and database connections linking AI-generated Workspace tools to backend GCP infrastructure.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for assigned systems to support knowledge transfer to operational IT teams.
• Participate in improving work processes and guide implementation of improved processes using IT solutions.
• Participate in developing project plans, time and cost estimates, implementation schedules, and timelines.
• Research and evaluate software, applications, tools, hardware, and systems, and develop recommendations.
• Prepare and present staff recommendations as needed.
• Contribute to on-call support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level