OpenGov
AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments
SolutionsArchitect–StrategicProjects
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“Solutions Architect – Strategic Projects at OpenGov. Skills: QA, Testing, Solution Architecture, Implementation. Execute end-to-end test plans. Evaluate configuration models”
What You'll Achieve.
Power more effective and accountable government; Operate efficiently; Adapt to change; Strengthen the public trust; Deliver maximum ROI; Focus on priorities; High-performance government
Industry & Context.
Surface and resolve quality gaps; Root-cause analysis; Flagging configuration risks
Willingness to travel to client sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–7 years in enterprise software implementation, software QA, solutions architecture, implementation consulting, SaaS environments, Executing QA and validation delivery on complex, multi-workstream technology programs, Applying repeatable QA frameworks and testing methodologies, Executing end-to-end test plans across complex, multi-platform, Evaluate configuration models, data environments, cross-system dependencies, enterprise SaaS configuration methodology, workflow design, data migration, multi-product architecture, cloud-based platform architecture, Participate in and support discovery sessions, design workshops, UAT reviews, contributing clear documentation and follow-up, Present QA findings, solution risks, technical observations to client stakeholders, Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
state and local government technology, ISTQB, CSTE, equivalent QA certification
What You'll Do.
Execute end-to-end test plans
Evaluate configuration models
Apply go-live readiness criteria
Conduct root-cause analysis
Operate within QA frameworks
Serve as escalation resource
Adapt risk-based testing approaches
Support stakeholder alignment
Partner to translate requirements
Contribute to technical standards
Support pre-sales scoping efforts
Translate QA observations
Document quality patterns
Collaborate with Product
Adhere to quality oversight mechanisms
Support PS methodology evolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with senior architects and delivery leads; Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Change Management; Share QA knowledge and configuration best practices with peers; Day-to-day collaboration and informal guidance
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams; Clear documentation; Clear, client-ready findings; Clear tradeoff documentation; Clear, accessible way
Process & Methodology
Multi-workstream technology programs, Phased go-lives
Full Job Description
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com. JOB SUMMARY: The Solutions Architect – Strategic Projects is a skilled individual contributor embedded within OpenGov's Strategic Projects Team, focused on quality assurance, technical validation, and solution design for complex government software implementations in the PS portfolio. This role is grounded in hands-on QA and testing execution: building and running validation frameworks, leading UAT in multi-stakeholder environments, and ensuring that what gets configured actually works in the field. The SA brings technical rigor to implementation delivery, partners closely with senior architects and delivery leads, and contributes to the team's configuration standards and quality practices. The ideal candidate is a disciplined QA practitioner with growing solution architecture skills who operates with high technical accuracy, communicates clearly with clients and internal teams, and is building toward independent ownership of complex delivery workstreams. RESPONSIBILITIES: QA, Testing & Implementation Validation - Execute end-to-end test plans for complex, multi-product implementations; evaluate configuration mod
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