Enterprise Applications Lead

Enterprise Applications Lead

Salary

$136,521.93 - $188,368.40 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-00307

Department

Information Technology

Division

IT BusStratAlign TBS

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The Enterprise Applications Lead is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment aimed at delivering value to our business partners. In this role you will lead the Enterprise Applications senior analysts with a crucial role to ensure seamless operations and enhance organizational efficiency. The incumbent will lead professional senior systems analysts in supporting a diverse portfolio of products and services. Working in close collaboration with our data analytics team, this role will help implement the technology vision and data-driven initiatives across the city, fostering a culture of innovation and data-centric decision-making and ensuring that our technology stack meets current organizational needs while positioning us for growth.

Why join our team?

The IT Department (ITD) consists of more than 60 talented employees serving over 1,500 staff in 13 departments across 35 different locations. As a full-service technology organization, ITD provides a wide range of services, including Network Systems and Security, Help Desk and Client Services, Application Development, Digital Government, Data Analytics, Project Management, Technology Business Solutions, Geospatial Technology Services, and Graphics. ITD partners, innovates, and delivers which has led Bellevue to be awarded as a top five digital city recipient for the past five years. Join us to make a difference in this thriving, high-tech, city in a park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, then you might be a great fit for our Enterprise Applications Lead role. This position is a member of ITD's Management team and supervises three employees while supporting managing daily operations. The ideal candidate thrives on partnering both internally and externally to achieve operational excellence, support technology innovation and focus on mutually beneficial outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

Enterprise Platforms & Applications: Primary focus for this role is ensuring a secure and customer-centric approach to enterprise applications management by:

• Partnering with the Enterprise Solutions manager to support a vision for the team that aligns with the Enterprise Technology Strategic Plan.
• Lead, coach, and manage performance of a team of 3-4 Senior Systems Analysts, including goal-setting, career development, and workload prioritization to support product teams and applications.
• Conduct team meetings, 1:1s, and performance reviews; own hiring, onboarding, and resource/capacity planning for the team.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT professionals supporting core enterprise applications, ensuring operational excellence, stability, and support processes
• Own the enterprise application roadmap - upgrades, patches, vendor/license management, and continuous improvement of application processes and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and translate them into system requirements aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Define and maintain architecture standards, governance, and roadmaps for the applications portfolio; evaluate emerging technology trends and ensure the organization leverages the most suitable tools for efficiency.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics and Enterprise Applications teams to define integration standards, processes, and best practices
• Oversee implementation and ongoing support of system integrations, ensuring integration architecture supports scalability, data integrity, and security

Innovation & Technology Integration: Drive the integration of emerging technologies and continuous innovation by:

• Keeping abreast of technology trends and ensuring the organization is leveraging the most suitable and beneficial tools for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Aligning technology innovation and integration with the needs and expectations of our customers, while also ensuring security best practices are at the forefront of all technological decisions.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

The Enterprise Applications Lead works under the guidance of the Enterprise Solutions Manager and partners closely with customers, the Data & Analytics team, and the ITD Management team. ITD is looking for a tech savvy systems thinker with an eye for continuous improvement and excellent communications skills.

• Enterprise Applications: Deep understanding of enterprise IT architecture frameworks and best practices; comprehensive understanding of information technology principles, systems, and services.
• Software Development: Familiarity with the software development lifecycle principles and commonly used programming languages.
• Applications Support: Technical skills in areas such as troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of customers, both internal and external. Understands customer requirements and uses that knowledge to improve services and deliverables.
• Instills Trust: Develops and maintains a high level of trust and credibility with team members, stakeholders, and customers. Communicates honestly and transparently and follows through on commitments.
• Communicates Effectively: Possesses excellent communication skills and can convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Listens actively and responds appropriately to feedback.
• Values Difference: Recognizes and appreciates diversity in all forms, including differences in culture, background, experiences, and perspectives. Promotes inclusivity and equal opportunity.
• Leadership and communication: Demonstrated leadership experience; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Cultivates Innovation: Encourages and facilitates the development and implementation of new ideas and technologies. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation.
• Project management: Experience leading or managing complex projects; familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies; task prioritization, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks and issues in IT operations and projects.
• Data Analytics: Knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence tools, and AI technologies, including machine learning.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in computer science or other related field(s).
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience in an IT discipline as well as experience supervising staff.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in business systems support with emphasis on SaaS applications, cloud services, and inter-system integrations.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in user adoption activities, including individual and group training, knowledge management, fostering user communities, and accelerating momentum with technical and business teams.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Certified Scrum Master certification is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period with at least 2 days onsite. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite a minimum of 2 days in Bellevue and based on departments operational need. Do you understand and agree to the onsite requirements of this position?

• Yes
• No

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All new hires will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The city is not able to sponsor work visas. Please confirm work authorization.

• Yes, I have current US work authorization.
• No, I do not have current US work authorization.

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Please select one of the following that best describes your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above
• None of the above

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How many years of prior related professional experience do you have in an IT discipline and experience supervising staff?

• Less that 2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• 7-10 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience
• No related experience

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How many years of experience do you have in business systems support (e.g. SaaS applications, cloud services, and inter-system integrations)?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• More than 7 years of experience
• No related experience

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How many years of experience do you have in user adoption activities?

• Less than 2 years pf experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• More than 7 years of experience
• No related experience

08

Which enterprise architecture methodologies have you used in your work? (Check all that apply)

• TOGAF
• Zachman
• Gartner
• FEAF
• DODAF
• None of the above

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In what context have you applied EA methodologies?

• Enterprise-wide architecture governance
• Solution or domain-specific architecture
• Technology modernization initiatives
• Vendor assessments or RFP processes
• None of the above

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Please describe your experience developing and maintaining enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and models. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [200 words MAXIMUM]

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Which of the following architectural transitions have you worked on? (Select all that apply)

• Cloud migration (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Legacy modernization / technical debt remediation
• Enterprise application replacement or consolidation
• Data platform modernization or MDM implementation
• Integration platform redesign
• None of the above

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What was your role in the transition?

• Program or initiative lead
• Enterprise architect responsible for end to end design
• Solution architect for a specific domain or component
• Contributor or subject matter expert
• None of the above

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Explain a time when you led an organization through a significant architectural transition (e.g., modernization, cloud migration, enterprise application replacement). What outcomes were achieved? (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [200 words MAXIMUM]

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Which techniques have you used to ensure alignment across business units? (Select all that apply)

• Prioritization frameworks (e.g., MoSCoW, value impact analysis)
• Facilitated decision-making (e.g., RACI, DACI)
• Journey mapping or process modeling
• Stakeholder conflict resolution methods
• Establishing architectural principles as decision criteria
• None of the above

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The EA Lead frequently facilitates cross-department workshops. Describe your experience leading discovery sessions or cross-functional design reviews. How do you ensure alignment across business units with conflicting priorities? (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [200 words MAXIMUM]

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Which integration patterns or platforms have you worked with? Select all that apply

• REST or SOAP APIs
• ESB-based integration
• Event-driven or message-queue integrations
• iPaaS platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato)
• ETL/ELT data integrations
• Point-to-point integrations
• None of the above

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How would you describe your experience with enterprise integration design?

• Led enterprise-level integration strategies or roadmaps
• Designed integrations for multiple systems or domains
• Supported integration development but did not design
• None of the above

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Briefly describe your experience designing or overseeing integrations for enterprise applications. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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How would you describe your experience working within public-sector constraints (e.g., procurement rules, budget cycles, transparency requirements)?

• Extensive experience (multiple projects or agencies)
• Moderate experience (one major project)
• Limited experience (exposure but not primary responsibility)
• No public-sector experience

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Describe your experience working within public-sector constraints (e.g., procurement rules, budget cycles, transparency requirements). How have these shaped your approach to architectural planning? (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [200 words MAXIMUM]

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Which methods have you used to guide teams in adopting standards or methodologies? (Select all that apply)

• Formal training sessions or workshops
• Creation of templates, guidelines, or playbooks
• 1 on 1 coaching
• Peer-review or architecture review boards
• None of the above

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Provide an example of how you mentored technical staff or guided teams in adopting architectural standards or new methodologies. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/