The Solution Architecture Team is crucial in driving successful implementations of the Accela Civic Platform by providing design and thought leadership.
As a Solution Architect, you will translate complex government processes into intuitive, easy-to-use packaged solutions on the Accela Civic Platform.
You will own your solutions end-to-end, which includes design, implementation, packaging, publishing, and tracking adoption.
These solutions will be utilized by government agencies at local, state, and federal levels globally.
You are expected to be a subject matter expert in at least three areas such as government processes, application architecture, databases and reporting, integrations, security, cloud computing, mobile applications, and analytics.
With a strong IT background, you will contribute to small-to-medium scale delivery projects and determine how to leverage Civic Platform technologies based on customer needs and product capabilities.
You will also support internal initiatives like developing best practices, reusable solution libraries, delivery tools, training programs, and engagement.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
Hands-on experience with the Accela Civic Platform, including multiple domains and technologies, is necessary.
A strong development background with JavaScript, C#/Java, SQL, HTML, and Crystal Reports/SSRS is required.
Understanding of UI/UX design principles is essential.
A solid grasp of cloud architecture concepts, including SaaS, multi-tenancy, and multi-tier infrastructure, is needed.
Familiarity with cloud service models and architecture discussions is required.
Experience with enterprise application integration, data migration (ETL), and business intelligence is necessary.
A background in responsive web design, mobile development, and web services architecture is required.
Working knowledge of network, application, and information security principles is essential.
The ability to lead customer-facing sessions and translate requirements into technical solutions is required.
Prior experience implementing or practicing with the Accela Civic Platform is necessary.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders, are required.
Government domain experience and/or consulting background (e.g., Big 5) is preferred.
The ability to travel up to 20–30% of the time is required.
Benefits:
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is [$130,000-$146,000], with adjustments based on various factors.
This position is eligible for an annual bonus target based on company and individual goal achievement.
Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package that includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Family planning benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, and a health savings account with company contributions are included.
Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits.
