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 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

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

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 
  Strong application/data/ information architect
• 
  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.

Nice to have:

• 
  Prior OPS experience - Architecture exp

Skill Set Requirements:

• 
  Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related
  field. Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions
  Architect) are strongly preferred.
• 
  Experience
  :
• 
  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.

• 
  Technical
  Skills
  :
• 
  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.

• 
  Leadership
  & Collaboration Skills
  :
• 
  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