Solutions Architect
AI summary of the role
This Solutions Architect role is an individual contributor on OpenGov's Strategic Projects Team, focused on QA, testing, and solution design for complex government ERP implementations.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Execute end-to-end test plans for complex, multi-product implementations; evaluate configuration models, cross-system dependencies, and data environments to surface and resolve quality gaps.
- Lead UAT planning and execution for assigned implementations; define acceptance criteria in partnership with clients, product teams, and delivery leads.
- Partner with delivery leads and senior SAs to translate multi-stakeholder requirements into product-driven configurations; take increasing ownership of solution design as proficiency grows.
- Translate field QA observations and client feedback into structured product input, routing to senior SAs or the PS-to-R&D liaison for roadmap consideration.
What you’ll bring
- 4–7 years in enterprise software implementation, software QA, solutions architecture, or implementation consulting, preferably in SaaS environments.
- Demonstrated experience executing QA and validation delivery on complex, multi-workstream technology programs with phased go-lives.
- Track record of applying repeatable QA frameworks and testing methodologies across team engagements.
- Demonstrated experience executing end-to-end test plans across complex, multi-platform systems; ability to evaluate configuration models, data environments, and cross-system dependencies.
Technologies
SaaS · ERP · QA frameworks · UAT · test planning · configuration methodology · data migration · cloud-based platform · ISTQB · CSTE
About OpenGov
Cloud ERP and AI platform purpose-built for U.S. cities, counties, and state agencies, spanning budgeting, procurement, asset management, permitting, and tax & revenue.
Acquired · 1000–2000 people
Source and classification
Implementation & delivery · Evidence for this classification:
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
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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. 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 implemen [... source excerpt omitted ...] ity 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 models, cross-system dependencies, and data environments to surface and resolve quality gaps. Apply and maintain go-live readiness criteria, configuration quality benchmarks, and post-go-live validation standards for assigned engagements. C [... source excerpt omitted ...] ms; contribute improvements based on field observations. Serve as a reliable escalation resource on configuration and quality issues within assigned engagements, providing clear, client-ready findings and remediation recommendations. UAT Leadership Lead UAT planning and execution for assigned implementations; define acceptance criteria in partnership with clients, product teams, and delivery leads. Adapt risk-based testing approaches to specific engagement dependencies and requirements. Support stakeholder alignment on acceptance criteria through structured recommendations and clear tradeoff documentation. Solution Architecture & Technical Design Partner with delivery le
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