Finance - Interface Lead

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free public transportation (SEPTA Key)

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellness program

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement savings options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

City of Philadelphia is seeking an Interface Lead to modernize and manage data interfaces between the core Oracle/ERP OnePhilly platform and external city systems, vendors, pension boards, and financial institutions.

The role requires strong technical ability, data mapping, and governance, with leadership of a team of developers, data analysts, and business analysts. Salary range reflects city standards and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience supporting, developing, testing, or managing enterprise system interfaces and data integrations.
• Two years coordinating technical work or guiding developers, analysts, vendors, or project teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, Data Analytics, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of data interfaces across the OnePhilly platform and external systems.
• Define and execute interface strategy aligning with City standards and security policies.
• Collaborate with Director of OnePhilly on priorities and progress updates.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors, banks, and 50+ departments to enable data exchange.
• Establish testing protocols (Unit, System Integration, UAT) to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Data mapping

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Windows/MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT/IS/Analytics

Tools

ERP interfaces

Job description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Director of Finance was created by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, adopted by the electors of the City on April 17, 1951, to give the Mayor and the City government a principal officer responsible for the financial, accounting, and budgeting functions of the executive branch. The Director of Finance is thus the chief financial officer of the City, and all powers and duties concerning finances, accounting, and budgeting in the executive branch are directly or indirectly the Director's. The Director of Finance is also the Chairman of the Board of Pensions and Retirements and an ex-officio member of the board of various quasi-governmental agencies, including the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. The City of Philadelphia operates on a fiscal year between July 1st and June 30th.

The Office of the Director of Finance (Finance) is charged with overseeing the City’s financial, accounting, and budgetary functions, including:

• Establishing fiscal policy guidelines.
• Overseeing the City’s budget and financial management programs.
• Recording and accounting all City financial activities.

Finance administers the City’s payroll activities and risk management functions, issues financial reports, and oversees expenditures and reports on all grants. Finance strives to ensure that the City maintains long-term fiscal stability while meeting its policy goals.

Overview

Job Description

The Interface Lead will play a key role in modernizing, optimizing, managing, coordinating, and supporting system interfaces/integrations across OnePhilly. This position is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of all system interfaces and data integrations between the core Oracle/ERP OnePhilly platform and external city systems, third‑party vendors, pension boards, and financial institutions. This position requires strong technical and analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies. The Interface Lead will work directly with the Director, collaborating closely on interface strategy, documentation, testing, and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategic Alignment: Collaborate directly with the Director of OnePhilly to prioritize interface needs, elevate critical issues, and provide ongoing updates on interface performance and project progress.
• Integration Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute the interface development strategy, ensuring integrations align with City architectural standards, data security policies, and the overarching OnePhilly project roadmap.
• End-to-End Delivery: Lead the full lifecycle of data interfaces, including requirements gathering, data mapping, technical specification design, building, testing, and deployment.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external benefit vendors, banks, vendors, and 50+ city operating departments to facilitate seamless data exchange.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Formulate strict testing protocols (Unit, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing) to ensure HR, OTL, payroll, pension, and benefit transactions process with 100% data integrity.
• Monitoring & Incident Management: Oversee daily interface processing, error‑handling protocols, and performance tuning. Quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve critical data mismatches or interface failures.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure all inbound and outbound file transfers (SFTP, Direct Access, flat files) comply with modern data security policies, PII regulations, and strict audit requirements.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, data analysts, and business analysts working on data integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and system interactions
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software, tools, and technologies.
• Experience with interface testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with system integrations, data mapping, or workflow design is a plus
• Expertise with Windows MS Office suite is a must.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience supporting, developing, testing, or managing enterprise system interfaces and data integrations.
• At least two years of experience coordinating technical work, or providing functional or technical guidance to developers, analysts, vendors, or project teams.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

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• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
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