PermitSF Solutions Architect 9976 Department of Technology

PermitSF Solutions Architect (9976) - Department of Technology PermitSF is leading the Citys effort to modernize and unify San Franciscos permitting system. The Department of Technology seeks a senior technical leader who will guide the Citys technical strategy, integration architecture, and system interoperability for the unified permitting platform built on the OpenGov Permitting & Licensing solution. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for PermitSFs integration and system architecture, ensuring consistent data exchange and interoperability across departments. Lead architectural decisionmaking for connecting OpenGov with City systems, including legacy platforms (Accela, Oracle Forms, Clariti) and City infrastructure (API gateway, cloud, and data platforms). Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards covering integrations, data exchange, GIS/addressing, identity, document management, and API design. Define the integration layer that decouples City systems and user interfaces from OpenGov logic, ensuring longterm flexibility. Ensure alignment with citywide strategies for cloud, cybersecurity, privacy, and digital transformation. Architect the system landscape supporting PermitSF, including data synchronization, workflow coordination, data pipelines, GIS services, document management, and API/eventdriven integrations. Occasionally perform light technical prototyping, configuration, or proofofconcept work to validate integration approaches or architectural assumptions. Guide implementation partners and vendors to ensure architecture compliance and longterm sustainability. Advise on configuration tradeoffs to minimize customizations and technical debt. Develop the roadmap for transitioning from legacy systems to OpenGov, including coexistence and phased replacement strategies. Define operational standards for integrations, including monitoring, performance, security, and lifecycle management. Collaborate with DT engineering and operations to ensure longterm platform readiness and support. Partner with PermitSF leadership, business owners, DataSF, MOI, and Digital Services to ensure solutions align with redesigned workflows and data governance needs. Act as a liaison across City departments Planning, DBI, Public Works, Fire, Public Health, DataSF, and DT to ensure technical consistency and alignment. Desirable Qualifications Strong background in integration architecture, API strategy, and systems interoperability. Experience with SaaS case management systems (e.g., OpenGov, Accela, Clariti) or similar technology platforms. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern integration approaches. Experience with enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Power BI) and data governance frameworks. Knowledge of San Franciscos permitting landscape or municipal operations is a plus. Certifications such as TOGAF or cloud architecture credentials preferred. Demonstrated ability to guide technical decisionmaking and influence diverse stakeholder groups. Experience working in complex, largescale enterprise or government environments. Education & Experience Education : Possession of an associates degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units (i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in Computer Science, Engineering or a closelyrelated field). Experience : Five (5) years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles. Substitution : Additional experience may be substituted for the required degree on a yearforyear basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Appointment Type Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX); FullTime position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall be served at the discretion of the appointment officer. Work Location Incumbent will conduct most of the work at the Department of Technology, 1 South Van Ness, as well as 49 South Van Ness in San Francisco, CA 94103. There may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City and County of San Francisco as necessary. Nature of Work Incumbent must be willing to work a 40hour week as determined by the department. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work at our San Francisco office as needed. EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. We are committed to ensuring that the Citys services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion. We are also committed to ensuring that we have a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, training, and development, for all employees, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). #J-18808-Ljbffr