RQ11199 - Applications Architect - Senior

Maarut • Toronto, ON

2d

About The Position

Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception. Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces. Responsibilities also include developing, implementing and managing at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment, monitor the whole system, understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction, as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code. Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Ontario public sector.
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments.
• Proven ability to integrate complex permit and application systems while managing cross-functional dependencies.
• Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS.
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.
• Public Sector experience.
• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level
• Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, programming languages and communication protocols
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering ( C A S E ) tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software
• Experience in the use of data and process modelling methodologies, techniques and tools, including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
• Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions
• Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation)
• Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations
• Experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms
• Prior OPS/public sector exp.

Responsibilities

• Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception.
• Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces.
• Developing, implementing and managing at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment, monitor the whole system, understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction, as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code.
• Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior