Department: Charlotte Area Transit System DepartmentSalary: $114,294.00 - $164,298.19 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

The Software Solutions Architect is responsible for development and governance of technology architecture solutions supporting enterprise, operational, and data software systems within the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). This position provides technical leadership ensuring technology platforms are scalable, secure, integrated, and aligned with organizational strategy.

The role collaborates across Infrastructure & Operations, Applications & Development, and Strategy & Quality teams to guide system design, integration standards, and modernization initiatives. The Solutions Architect evaluates emerging technologies, develops architectural standards, and ensures solutions support reliable operations within a 24/7 transit environment. Working under limited direction, this position exercises technical authority through design guidance, standards development, and cross-functional collaboration rather than direct supervisory responsibility.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture and Solution Design

• Develop and maintain enterprise technology architecture frameworks.
• Define architectural standards supporting data and application environments.
• Design scalable and resilient technology solutions.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementations.
• Support long-term technology roadmap development.

Cross-Domain Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance across, data, applications, and operational technology systems.
• Collaborate with managers and technical teams on system design decisions.
• Ensure interoperability between enterprise and operational platforms.
• Promote consistent technology standards across departments.

Integration and Modernization Planning

• Lead architectural planning for system integrations and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate technical impacts of new technologies and platforms.
• Support migration strategies including cloud and hybrid environments.
• Reduce technical debt through architectural planning.

Technology Governance and Standards

• Establish and maintain architecture and design standards.
• Participate in technology governance and review processes.
• Review proposed solutions for alignment with architectural principles.
• Promote secure and sustainable design practices.

Risk and Performance Optimization

• Identify architectural risks affecting system performance or scalability.
• Recommend improvements enhancing reliability and efficiency.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives through secure architecture design.
• Promote resilience and operational continuity.

Knowledge of:

• Enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
• Data and application system design.
• Integration and data exchange technologies.
• Cybersecurity architecture concepts.
• Technology lifecycle management practices.

Skill in:

• Designing complex technology solutions.
• Evaluating emerging technologies.
• Communicating architectural concepts clearly.
• Facilitating technical collaboration.
• Analyzing system performance and scalability.

Ability to:

• Lead through technical expertise and influence.
• Translate business needs into technology designs.
• Align diverse technology systems.
• Exercise independent professional judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in systems architecture, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise technology environments.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience designing enterprise or operational technology architectures.

·       Experience integrating infrastructure and application platforms.

·       Experience in cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments.

·       Public-sector or transit technology experience.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.