City and County of San Francisco · 12 hours ago
Enterprise Architect (9976) - Department of Technology
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect within the Department of Technology to define and govern the City’s application and integration architecture. This role ensures technology solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives while promoting responsible AI adoption and leading architectural standards.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards for applications, integrations, data, cloud, and security
Lead architecture reviews to ensure technical solutions align with enterprise guidelines and industry best practices
Develop and maintain long-term roadmaps for application modernization and digital transformation
Evaluate and recommend SaaS, PaaS, and custom-built solutions based on functionality, scalability, security, and fiscal responsibility
Architect and oversee complex, multi-system integrations (e.g., CRM, ERP, Power Platform, case management solutions, analytic platforms etc.)
Provide architectural oversight on high-impact enterprise and cross-departmental initiatives
Design and develop prototypes or proofs-of-concept to validate new technologies, platforms, architectures, or design patterns
Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and resilient technical architectures in partnership with stakeholders
Champion the use of AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Platform AI capabilities) to accelerate secure, high-quality development
Establish and model best practices for secure, ethical, and effective AI use in solution design and development
Foster a culture of responsible AI adoption across the development organization
Support a culture of innovation by enabling development teams to adopt AI safely and effectively
Promote cloud-native design principles and DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code and automated monitoring
Guide the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and scalable deployment frameworks
Ensure applications are resilient, secure, and compliant across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Lead automation initiatives in testing, deployment, and monitoring
Collaborate with IT leadership, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data governance teams to ensure cohesive, secure solution delivery
Partner with City departments to understand business requirements and design technical solutions that deliver long-term measurable value
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding and alignment throughout the solution lifecycle
Mentor technical teams in architecture principles, standards, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Possession of an associate's 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 closely-related field]
Five (5) years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles
Two (2) years of full-stack software development experience
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience operating in large-scale, complex enterprise environments
Strong background in architecture reviews, solutions design and development of technical standards
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex system integrations across diverse platforms and technologies
Proficiency with analytics platforms such as Snowflake and Power BI
Strong proficiency in data modeling, SQL, and major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Hands-on experience with, or leadership in the adoption of, AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT)
Advanced DevOps expertise, including cloud-native design and automated monitoring solutions
Relevant certifications, such as TOGAF and cloud architecture credentials (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP), or similar credentials
In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code
Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and influence architectural and strategic direction
Benefits
Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options
Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized education
Diverse work environment in a diverse city
We offer employees the ability to work from home one day a week while spending the other four days in our San Francisco office, promoting both collaboration and work-life balance
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Gerull
City CIO, Executive Director of the Department of Technology
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Thomas DiSanto
Chief Administrative Officer, SF Planning Department
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