Solutions Architect (Limited-Term)

About the Role

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Limited-Term) to join the Application Development and Support Department, where they will design, implement, and govern enterprise technology solutions across a diverse portfolio of applications, cloud platforms, integrations, and business systems. This role translates business needs into secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle. The position requires hands-on technical engagement, including reviewing code, assessing vendor technical artifacts, evaluating API and integration designs, prototyping solution approaches, and troubleshooting complex application and integration issues. Working closely with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and technology staff, the Solutions Architect will help develop technical standards, review technical designs, guide integration strategies, support enterprise modernization initiatives, and provide oversight of vendor-delivered solutions to help ensure long-term maintainability and operational sustainability.

A primary focus of this role will be helping guide SCAG's transition to a new cloud ERP platform, with responsibility for ERP integration architecture, data flows, APIs, middleware or iPaaS technologies, vendor technical design review, and sustainable support models for connected enterprise systems.

Who We Are

As a mission-driven organization, SCAG is committed to attracting and retaining talent who embody SCAG's values. SCAG's workforce is passionate and committed to innovation that improves the quality of life for all Southern Californians. When you join SCAG, you can expect a culture where collaboration and teamwork is fostered. As part of our Work@SCAG policy, employees are eligible for two work models: in-office and hybrid. Eligibility for these models will depend on the department, position, responsibilities, and duties, as determined by management. All work models require employees to reside within the SCAG region. This position is expected to follow the hybrid model and be in office 2 days per week.

What We Believe

MISSION: To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.

VISION: Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future.

SCAG CORE VALUES:

• Be Open: Be accessible, candid, collaborative and transparent in the work we do.
• Lead by Example: Commit to integrity and equity in working to meet the diverse needs of all people and communities in our region.
• Make an Impact: In all endeavors, effect positive and sustained outcomes that make our region thrive.
• Be Courageous: Have confidence that taking deliberate, bold and purposeful risks can yield new and valuable benefits.
• Cultivate Belonging: Embrace differences, foster equity, champion inclusion, and empower all.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise application and technology solutions that align with SCAG's strategic goals.
• Provide technical oversight of vendor, managed service provider, and staff deliverables by reviewing technical designs, integrations, configurations, validating estimates, assessing implementation quality, tracking remediation items, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security requirements, long-term maintainability, and project readiness.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical staff to translate business requirements into scalable solution architectures.
• Develop technical designs, integration strategies, technical standards, and documentation that support enterprise applications and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions to recommend approaches that improve business processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project planning, solution design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies while promoting best practices for enterprise architecture and application development.
• Support enterprise modernization efforts by contributing to technology roadmaps, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across departments to ensure technology investments support current operational needs and future organizational priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with 7 years of experience in Information Technology and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with cloud ERP platforms such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Tyler, or similar.
• Experience designing enterprise application architectures and system integrations.
• Experience designing REST/SOAP API integrations, middleware, and iPaaS-based integration patterns.
• Experience with ERP integration tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or comparable platforms.
• Experience evaluating vendor solutions and collaborating with implementation partners.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture principles, API development, systems integration, and enterprise application security.
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution roadmaps.
• Ability to read, write, or critically review code, scripts, SQL, and technical configurations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a project-based environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology modernization or digital transformation initiatives.