Information Technology Architect 2 (Solutions Architecture)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/26

Applications Due10/31/26

Vacancy ID227417

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Architect 2 (Solutions Architecture)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Schenectady

Street Address 500A Balltown Road

Bldg 3, FL 3

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12304

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the Manger of Information Technology Services 2 (MITS 2) - SG-29, the Information Technology Architect 2 (Solutions Architecture) - SG-27 within the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will be assigned to the OPWDD Dedicated Team that oversees the OPWDD Tracking and Billing System (TABS) environment. This position will be responsible for the Architecture, Maintenance, Documentation and improved design of TABS Application using the CACHE/ MUMPS programming language. The incumbent will be responsible for communication, incident management, projects and staff supervision. Conducting analysis, documenting existing processes, identifying areas of improvement along with writing Code and maintaining the current environment. To ensure agency IT needs are met by ITS, the following work will be required:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Architect and lead the modernization of OPWDD's legacy Tracking and Billing System (TABS), currently built on InterSystems Cache/MUMPS technology, into a modern web-based GUI, including database consolidation, enhanced auditing capabilities, and single sign-on authentication.
• Design, develop and maintain web services, APIs and interfaces supporting TABS and other OPWDD internal and external applications
• Design and develop reusable solutions to improve TABS application maintainability, reusability and performance.
• Design technical solutions for maintaining and enhancing TABS Billing System, which generates about $2 billion in annual revenue through Medicaid and private-party billing.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to identify and resolve TABs production issues, minimize system downtime and reduce user impact
• Lead and perform software maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and remediation activities for the TABS application to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and develop technical solutions that meet business needs
• Architect and lead the transformation of TABS application toward modern enterprise-approved technologies while ensuring compliance with security requirements and appropriate access controls.
• Develop technical solutions and lead conceptual design efforts for new OPWDD initiatives and incentives impacting the TABS application.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and guidance to the TABS development team as needed
• May perform supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Seven years* of information technology experience, five years of

which must be in the appropriate specialty.

• Substitutions: Associate's degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or

related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.

Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in

computer science or related field can substitute such credits for one year of general

information technology experience.

Bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in

computer science or related field substitutes for three years of general information

technology experience. Any bachelor's degree substitutes for two years of general

information technology experience.

Master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of

general information technology experience.

Specialty includes experience as an IT architect in one or more of the following:

artificial intelligence; cloud; data; enterprise; business; solution; networking; operations management; product management; application development, security and operations; service-oriented management; infrastructure; information technology engineering; domain business knowledge; and operational technology.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human.Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street 164 Columbia Turnpike Rensselaer, NY 12144

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume indicating the Vacancy ID in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.

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