JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The hiring range for this position is: $104,780.00-$130,976.00/annually

Must reside in Colorado at the time of hire

*The deadline to submit applications is October 17th, 2025. Initial review of submitted applications will commence shortly after. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.**

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

We are seeking a skilled Senior Business Solutions Architect with expertise in Python, .NET, C#, SQL, and ideally, public safety experience. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement innovative technical solutions to meet complex business needs, collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable outcomes.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of solutions using Python, .NET, C#, SQL, and related tools

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define specifications, and deliver tailored solutions.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and product roadmaps.

• Evaluate and communicate the impact of technology updates and new releases.

• Develop custom web applications, workflows, and integrations with enterprise systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring solutions align with industry best practices.

• Rotating On Call supporting Public Safety Applications, approximately 1 week a month.

• Provide mentorship to developers and training to end-users for effective solution adoption.

• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity and streamline processes through technology.

• Stay current with emerging trends and recommend improvements to existing systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems or related field

Experience: 

• 5 years of business information systems analysis experience

• Experience with data and system analysis, including troubleshooting and problem solving

• Experience with in-house developed, on-prem, and SAAS application support

• Experience with business process and workflow analysis and customer engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with workflow applications, such as Accela, Seamless Docs, or similar solutions.

• Experience with JavaScript

Knowledge:

• Proficiency with workflow configurations and methods

• Familiarity change management process

• Proficiency User Interface and User Experience support

• Proficiency with Web services, APIs, XML, XSLT, ETL, etc

• Familiarity with relational/non-relational databases

• Familiarity with Information Security practices

• Familiarity with networking and systems disciplines

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and oral and written communication skills

• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills

• Advance skill in the use of personal computers, including spreadsheets, database management and word processing

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers, and other City departments.

• Ability to effectively communicate with end users, peers, and management how the software application can assist in supporting their needs.

• Ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and fulfill goals and objectives.

• Ability to proactively research, analyze, present recommendations and when appropriate, implement computer system changes and upgrades that may be initiated by a variety of sources including staff, management and vendors.

• Able to navigate IT Support Desk ticket system.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time

• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing

• Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment

• Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation

• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Essential duties performed primarily in an indoor office, public area setting

Equipment Used:

• Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines

• This position may require the incumbent to regularly use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.