Scope
:

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  Support the integrity of the business applications,
  architectures, and ensure that development is to standard, documentation is
  compliant and performing application design
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  Provide leadership on Enterprise Architecture artifact needs
  and support to the business and other team members

Assignment Deliverables
:

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  Draft solution design and detailed technical solution design
  for applications built using packaged products on cloud.
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  Develop architecture artifacts for enterprise-level
  architecture checkpoints and gating (e.g., Business Architecture Document,
  Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and
  Information Architecture Document)
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  Produce visual depiction of use cases and process flows;
  ensure alignment with the program area and associated business architecture, as
  well as traceability to solution logical and physical architectures. Create,
  review, provide input and support of Enterprise Architecture artifacts for
  ARB as required.
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  Logical/Physical Data Model, Data Dictionary and CRUD Matrix
  documentation
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  Document the standard communication protocol and interfaces
  for external partners.
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  Develop onboarding documents
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  Assist with system and user interface design and
  modifications (data & screen) as required.
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  Lead the cloud security assessment effort and mitigation
  plans for any identified security risks.
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  Review privacy and security related reports to ensure
  privacy and security considerations and concerns are addressed in the
  architecture artifacts; Establish traceability matrix to monitor output.
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  Review all test scenarios to ensure the requirements are
  met; establish traceability matrix to monitor output.
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  Assist in metadata/test data creation and maintenance, and
  prepare data packages for implementation by the Database Administrator
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  Ensure alignment and adherence to Ministry processes and
  standards.
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  Support the testing team during system and UAT testing.
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  Participate in knowledge Transfer

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

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  At least 10 years of experience
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  Experience in structured methodologies for the design,
  development, implementation and maintenance of applications.
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  Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel,
  Visio and PowerPoint.
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  Experience with enterprise level Architecture Standards and
  artifacts (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture
  Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture
  Document).
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  Experience in using technical solution design and
  prototyping tools to assist in JAD and design sessions with stakeholders

Skill Set Requirements:

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  Experience with leading information technology (IT)
  architecture, enterprise architecture frameworks, strategies and methodologies
  within a variety of domains such as Business, Technology, Application, and/or
  Security.
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  Experience with planning, design, delivery and
  implementation of architecture solutions for large scale, complex, multi-year
  I&IT projects required to meet the critical business requirements of our
  ministry client(s) impacting external stakeholders.
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  Experience leading project’s Gating and enterprise level
  Architecture Review Board activities for different stage of the project and
  getting the necessary approval.
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  Knowledge of Solution design and Business Analysis
  experience at the specified level in large IT organizations

Mandatory Requirements:

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  At least 10 years of experience
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  Experience in structured methodologies for the design,
  development, implementation and maintenance of applications.
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  Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
  skills.
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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  Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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  A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
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  Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel,
  Visio and PowerPoint.
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  Experience with enterprise level Architecture Standards and
  artifacts (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture
  Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture
  Document).
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  Experience in using technical solution design and
  prototyping tools to assist in JAD and design sessions with stakeholders

Technical Experience / Skills:

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  Experience in technical and functional design and
  architecture, especially for applications on Cloud and SaaS, experience with
  cloud technologies.
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  Experience leading technical teams to ensure solution design
  adherence for all phases and aspects of a large-scale integrated projects.
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  Deep understanding of application architecture patterns
  (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven)
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  Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful and Web
  Services APIs
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  Strong knowledge of integration patterns and tools
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  Strong grasp of enterprise security principles and
  application security best practices. Knowledge of leading industry and
  enterprise-level best practices and standards in architecture, software and
  systems engineering, design and development tools and techniques, and
  software lifecycle methodologies.
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  Knowledge of enterprise IT strategy development, business
  process modelling, data modelling, and/or information management, business
  analysis, design and process re-engineering.

Architecture Knowledge / Experience:

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  Experience in the development of business, solution and
  information architectures and the use of architecture modeling tools such as
  Power Designer and Enterprise Architect.
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  Experience developing architecture artifacts for
  enterprise-level architecture checkpoints and gating (e.g., Business
  Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements
  Document, and Information Architecture Document)
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  Experience in the use of business architecture and modeling
  software such as Power Designer, Enterprise Architecture.
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  Demonstrated experience in solution design and architecture.
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  Experience planning and coordinating all phases of complex
  architecture for systems supporting both internal/external clients and
  stakeholders.
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  Experience with reviewing privacy and security related
  assessment reports to ensure privacy and security considerations and concerns
  are addressed in the architecture artifacts; Establish traceability matrix to
  monitor findings.

Communication skills:

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  Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to
  non-technical stakeholders, including executives, business leaders, and product
  owners.
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  Proficient in creating and presenting architecture
  documentation,
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  Skilled at articulating technical rationale behind
  architecture choices to development teams, security teams, and infrastructure
  personnel.
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  Ability to lead and facilitate architecture review boards,
  design sessions, and technical workshops.
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  Strong technical writing skills for authoring architecture
  specs, design patterns, integration guides, and governance policies.

Public Sector Experience:

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  Demonstrated experience in working in accordance with
  policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service would be an asset