OpenGov

AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments

SolutionsArchitectStrategicProjects

$160–180k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments
Problems you'll solve

Surface and resolve quality gaps; Root-cause analysis; Flagging configuration risks

Eligibility Requirements

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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