Job Description

The Division of Information Technology's mission and vision is to promote and protect the health of all New Yorkers through the use of innovative technology and health information that is useful and available. The nation's leading local health department seeks a Solutions Architect to join its award-winning, innovative technology team in revolutionizing public health IT.

The Bureau of IT Application and Platform Engineering is seeking a talented Solution Architect to join our team. We are committed to providing high-quality, customized software solutions and database administration/advisory services that align with the agency's strategic goals and public health vision. The candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative IT solutions that address our business challenges. You will work closely with stakeholders and technical teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Solution Design: Design and document technical solutions, including system architecture, data flows, and integration points. Develop end-to-end Azure-based solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

Requirement Analysis:

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.

• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications

Technology Evaluation:

• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and cloud computing, to identify opportunities for innovation.

Implementation Oversight:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring solutions align with architectural standards.

Problem-Solving:

• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring seamless solution delivery.

Documentation:

• Create clear and concise technical documentation to support solution design and implementation.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Architecture Governance:

• Establish and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines for Azure solutions.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with programming languages, databases, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• 3+ years as a Solution Architect with a focus on Microsoft Azure solutions.

• Proficiency in cloud engineering principles, DevOps practices, and automation tools.

• Familiarity with IT architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

• Extensive knowledge of Azure services such as Azure DevOps, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams.

• Experience with hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises and Azure services.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power BI, Power Automate).

• Understanding of AI, machine learning technologies, and modern application development.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer 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, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and three years of satisfactory experience in any of the areas described in “1” above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2”, above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in “2” above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. In addition, twenty-four (24) credits from an accredited college or graduate school in cyber security, network security, computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, information technology, information science, information systems management, network administration, or a pertinent scientific, technical or related area; or a certificate of at least 625 hours in computer programming from an accredited technical school (post high school), may be substituted for one year of experience.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer 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, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.