Senior Web Solutions Architect

Peak Performers has partnered with a Texas State Agency to assist in their search for an onsite Senior Web Solutions Architect in Austin, TX.

About the role

In this position, you will perform highly advanced (senior-level) web design, governance, and development work.

Responsibilities

• Lead website projects, redesigns, and functionality enhancements from concept through deployment.
• Drive SEO improvements, modern UX updates, information architecture changes, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with development teams on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, components, templates, and widget development.
• Perform advanced website maintenance, including layout updates and cross-browser/device compatibility.
• Troubleshoot broken links, site errors, and functionality issues.
• Apply web standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Use analytics tools to monitor traffic, user behavior, and site performance, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as a CMS expert and provide guidance on system-level enhancements.
• Support definition of business requirements for new digital capabilities.
• Contribute to digital projects such as interactive tools, multimedia, and digital communications.
• Manage content updates to ensure accuracy, accessibility, brand consistency, and alignment with communication goals.
• Conduct regular content reviews and advise content owners on layout, design, and user experience.
• Support the web team in managing content and webpage development.
• Work with subject matter experts to review and update webpages in accordance with website policies.
• Participate in usability testing and website assessments.
• Review analytics and recommend webpage improvements as needed.
• Support digital communications projects involving graphics, photography, video, and multimedia.
• Help manage and improve web governance, including review schedules and workflows.
• Maintain agency-wide content review schedules, governance processes, and workflows.
• Support server-related responsibilities, including monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues with Information Systems.
• Monitor website traffic, user behavior, site speed, and capacity; provide regular reports and insights.
• Support website security, backups, and accessibility compliance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues such as broken links, page errors, search issues, and functionality problems.
• Collaborate with web and IS teams on requirements, statements of work, RFPs, and CMS implementation.
• Participate in cross-divisional workgroups and governance committees to improve site structure, content quality, and user experience.
• Confer with the Office of the General Counsel and accessibility teams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, information technology, or other similarly related majors.
• Five years of experience administrating, developing, and/or maintaining enterprise websites, including experience with web servers, content management systems (CMS), or application troubleshooting.
• Three years of experience leading or overseeing enterprise web initiatives. Qualifying experience includes coordinating projects, implementing web technologies, establishing best practices, providing technical guidance, or supervision to technical staff.

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of:

• Web administration principles, web application architecture, and enterprise web technologies.
• Web servers, content management systems, web accessibility standards (WCAG/Section 508), and web security best practices.
• Programming and scripting languages, database concepts, and software development methodologies.

Skill in:

• Administering, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise websites and web applications.
• Analyzing business requirements and implementing technical solutions.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while providing technical leadership.

Ability to:

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain complex web applications and websites.
• Lead technical projects, establish web standards, and oversee the work of technical staff.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Pay

$64.50/hour (W2 contract)

Schedule

• 6-month contract with opportunity for extension
• Onsite in Austin, TX (78701)

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days
• Option to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities
• Weekly pay through direct deposit

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.