Houston, Texas

IT ARCHITECT - APPLICATIONS

Onsite$148,016 - $155,250/yrPosted 1 week ago

Job details

Location
Houston, Texas
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$148,016 - $155,250/yr
Posted
1 week ago
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About this role

POSITION OVERVIEW




Applications accepted from:  Department / Division ONLY

Division: Information Technology

Reporting Location: 9250 Kirby

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The purpose of this position is to function as a technical architect and platform strategist for specific applications. This role will be filled by a subject matter expert in Information Technology Application Architecture.

  • May be nationally recognized as a leader in the specialized field and may speak at industry forums

  • Contributes to the body of knowledge within a particular area of expertise.

  • Represents the highest level of technical knowledge in a specialized field usually reserved for a single individual within a particular area of expertise.


WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Significant time spent using computer display, keyboard, and mouse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION 

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field. 

Holds multiple applications-specific technical certifications; recognized as having mastery of a particular technical discipline. 


EXPERIENCE 

At least ten (10) years of specialized experience in application systems analysis and development.

A Master's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.


LICENSE
None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **



Multiple tech-specific credentials that demonstrate deep architectural expertise.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test
 

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. 

PAY GRADE: 33

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted 
for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-6002.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6002. (7-1-1). 

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Retirement pension
  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 days of vacation each year
  • 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
  • Compensable Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Flexible schedules
  • Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Transportation/parking plan
  • Section 125 pretax deductions
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What best describes your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field
  • Master’s Degree or beyond in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field
  • None of the above
03
Which of the following best describes your experience in leading application systems analysis and developing application architecture?
  • Less than 8 years of experience
  • 8 years to 10 years of experience
  • 10 years to 12 years of experience
  • 12 years of experience or more
  • I have no experience
04
Are you a current COH Health Department employee working in the Information Technology division?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
  • Computer Science
  • Management and Information Systems (MIS)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Information Systems & Technology
  • Computer Information Systems (CIS)
  • Information Systems (IS)/Information Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Engineering /Software Engineering
  • Other
  • None of the above
06
If you have a contract work history, then please provide the paying contractor company you have worked for and the jobsite your serviced. (If no contract works then put N/A)
07
How do you ensure that your technical architecture designs directly support business goals rather than just chasing new technology?
08
Walk me through how you would design a system to handle a 300% surge in traffic or scale to millions of active users. Where do you look for bottlenecks first?
09
When evaluating whether to build custom software versus buying a third-party platform or adopting an emerging technology, what decision framework do you use?
10
Tell me about a time when engineers or stakeholders had conflicting design ideas. How did you break the deadlock?"
11
How do you handle legacy systems and accumulate technical debt while still delivering new feature value to the business?

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/
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