Solutions Architect
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Overview
The Bronx Defenders (BxD)an innovative progressive holistic defense office in the South Bronxseeks a Solutions Architect to join the Information Technology (IT) Team.
Founded in 1997 The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense which provides people with teams of lawyers social workers and advocates to defend them zealously in court as well as to address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement.
Since opening our doors we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20000 New Yorkers each year in criminal family civil and immigration proceedings who face incarceration family separation eviction and deportation among other devastating consequences.
Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further using community organizing and engagement legislative advocacy and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about longlasting systemic change.
We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders. We run two legal clinics at NYC law schools and train public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation.
Overview
The Solutions Architect is a critical role in the IT Team tasked with designing building implementing and evolving internal BxD user management systems. Bridging the gap between business requirements and current and future technical capabilities the successful candidate will assess BxDs business and technology landscape and collaborate with internal teams to create and implement the overall technical plan. Demonstrating a mix of systems architecture and engineering the Solutions Architect brings a vision and record of success identifying businesses needs as well as recommending and implementing technology solutions to meet these needs.
Responsibilities
- Apply technical expertise to evaluate and prioritize BxDs current projects to determine new functionalities tools resources and processes
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation AI LLMs and selfservice tools to enhance implementations as well as empower internal teams
- Engage with internal teams leading key implementations and projects: scoping building roadmaps resource planning and problem solving
- Build productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders demonstrating high level skills in conceptualizing building as well as implementing solutions
Qualifications
- At least seven (7) years experience leading complex projects implementing technical solutions; from inception to scaling in an organization experiencing major changes in technology infrastructure
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership role with demonstrated success collaborating with internal and external cross functional teams
- Expertise designing and implementing comprehensive technical solutions in high growth environments
- Strong advisory capabilities as demonstrated by quickly building trust instilling confidence to drive implementations and process improvements across multiple business groups
- Success leading change management; empowering teams through training trouble shooting and efficient problem solving
- Excellent problemsolving and communication skills to clarify roles streamline internal processes minimize escalations and create strong internal and external partnerships
- Ability to effectively communicate collaborate and connect with people with various identities backgrounds and experiences
- Proficient knowledge of SQL and BI Platforms.
- Excellent organization skills as well as meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
The following qualifications are preferred but not :
- Experience in non profit academic or healthcare environment
- Experience with unionized employees
To cultivate the deep subject matter knowledge strong interpersonal relationships and collaborative approach that are critical to the positions success it is essential that the candidate be able to participate inperson and onsite in both internal and external meetings and events. This position has an onsite requirement of in office 5 days per week.
Approximately 70% of The Bronx Defenders staff including attorneys and nonattorneys are represented by UAW Local 2325 Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (AFLCIO).This position is not within the bargaining unit.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $130000 to $160000 annually. Fulltime employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation sick leave and parental leave policy
To apply please uploadbothacover letterandresumeas a single documentwhen prompted.Applications missing any components or not submitted in the requested manner willnotbe considered.
The Bronx Defenders is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that embraces staff with a diversity of backgrounds identities and experiences. We acknowledge the ways in which systemic oppression and injustice can undermine access to professional opportunities and are committed to conducting hiring and promotion processes that are equitable and accessible to those commonly excluded from the workforce. We do not discriminate against and in fact specifically encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply including those who identify as Black Indigenous people of color queer transgender gender nonconforming disabled neurodivergent and those directly impacted by criminal civil family and immigration legal systems. We value lived as well as professional experience and particularly welcome applications from the Bronx community that we serve.
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