Solutions Architect

Job Description
Hybrid work: The resource will be on-site Tuesdays each week at the Office location. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays will involve remote work.

• MNCrash is the sole crash reporting system in Minnesota. Under state statutes, all law enforcement agencies in Minnesota are required to submit crash reports using only this system.

• The current MNCrash 1.0, which was originally launched in 2016, is a robust system that has been honed and enhanced over the years by using user feedback and direct user testing. It is a nationally renowned system and provides an intuitive interface, decision aides, data integration for automation, and built-in logic to streamline data entry and to reduce errors.

However, there is a need to modernize the system, and create a MNCrash 2.0, to meet the needs of users and stakeholders.

• The foundational technology and code are outdated and requires a high learning curve for developers.

• The user-interface has an outdated look and feel.

• The system has four separate platforms, which requires significant resources to maintain and to test. The goal with MNCrash 2.0 is to reduce it to one platform.

• The ultimate goal is to remain proactive and avoid system end-of-life issues.

• With modernization, there is an opportunity to increase integration, automation, and improve security. There is opportunity to bring in a modernized tech stack that is more flexible and can quickly meet business and technical needs and changes.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and assistance in the development of system enhancements, including determining technical requirements, testing, reporting, meeting state standards, and modeling.

• Act as lead to the MNCrash development staff, provide training and knowledge transfer as necessary, and delegate appropriate tasks.

• Monitor and maintain functionality of the public crash data query site.

• Respond to requests from MNCrash users for technical support.

• Lead integration efforts with other state agencies, municipal and county police agencies, and third-party vendors operating in the public safety space.

• Advise other entities on how best to build interfaces with the MNCrash system.

• Analyze and aid in resolving potential integration problems and other technology issues

• Participate in research and related activities.

• Size work for program increments and sprints.

• Take on other related tasks as assigned by the Project Sponsor and the IT Manger.

• Collaborate with other stakeholders, in addition to client's other departments, to implement desired improvements to the MNCrash system.

• Oversee/implement necessary system maintenance and updates.

• Provide technical and business requirements to for the MNCrash application to be used for a replacement system.

• Partner with other resources on the solutioning and design elements for a replacement system.

• Assist with data integration from current MNCrash application to a replacement system.

• Provide knowledge transfer.

Desired Skills

• Eight or more years of experience in Enterprise Architect role

• Four or more engagements lasting more than 6 months in Enterprise Architect role

• Five or more years as lead developer

• Three or more years of experience creating and architecting system and application solutions supporting multiple clients across multiple business units

• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering

• Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole ("big picture" thinking)

• Knowledge of IT governance and operations

• Interpersonal and leadership skills - servant leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills

• Communication skills - both written and verbal

• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand

• Project and program management planning and organizational skills

• Previous development or architect role at state or other government agency

• Agile experience