Solution Architect

Solutions Architect

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. 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.

General Skills

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
•  Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks including business / information / application / technology / security architecture domains
• Practical experience in at least one of current architecture tools e.g. EA Sparx, Archi or similar with the modeling experience with Archimate and/or UML in a team environment
• Experience and knowledge of different integration types including SOA, APIs, web services, real time and batch based, hub and spoke; experience in enterprise service bus implementations
• 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
• Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering 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 producing target solution architecture, as-is documentation, and to-be blueprints
• Knowledge of leading edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures
• Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN and personal computer system technologies, related best practices, directory/messaging standards, standard facilities infrastructure/architecture management, facility service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction.
•  Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and integration of those technologies with on premises environment
• 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
• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions; high initiative and ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment and ability to work on simultaneous projects
• Leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation skills to lead the analysis, design, and development of enterprise technology/infrastructure architecture initiatives

 

Desirable Skills

• 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

Must Haves: 

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years 
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments 
• Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks including business / information / application / technology / security architecture domains 
• Practical experience in at least one of current architecture tools e.g. EA Sparx, Archi or similar with the modeling experience with Archimate and/or UML in a team environment 
• Experience and knowledge of different integration types including SOA, APIs, web services, real time and batch based, hub and spoke; experience in enterprise service bus implementations 

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite (downtown Toronto)

Public Sector Experience: preferred but not required