Responsibilities

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.

General Skills

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  Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level.
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  Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, programming languages and communication protocols. Experience with middleware and gateways.
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  Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments.
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  Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications.
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  Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models).
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  Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions.
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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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  A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines .

Desirable Skills

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  Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
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  Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice.
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  Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
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  Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions.
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  Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation).
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  Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations.
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  Experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Business Architecture Skills, Experience, Knowledge and
Qualifications - 45%

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  10+ years experience as a Business/Applications Architect
  following Zachman framework
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  Proven experience working on large-scale programs involving
  multiple highly inter-dependent systems
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  Experience in designing secured system-to-system
  integrations using Web services and API-based architectures
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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
  skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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  Proven experience with JAD facilitation, interpret business
  needs to technical requirements, project meetings for reviews.
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  Experience in documenting business processes, business
  requirements and system requirements.
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  Experience in identifying, reviewing and analyzing solution
  implementation options and alternatives, including associated risks,
  documenting results and presenting conclusions.
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  Experience in advising clients on options, cost benefit
  analysis and reporting to senior decision makers.
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  Experience working in programs consisting of multiple highly
  inter-dependent projects.
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  Proven experience facilitating the resolution of I&IT
  and Business issues.
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  Demonstrable experience with requirement management, quality
  assurance and change
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  management tools.
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  Demonstrable skills and experience with documenting
  deliverables outlined in Deliverables section

Application/Information/Data Architecture Skills,
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications - 30%

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  10+ years experience as an Application/information/Security
  Architect developing a mixed of system architectures for in-house custom
  solutions/COTS/Cloud based solution
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  Knowledge of how the Architecture Governance Process works,
  including Gating/Checkpoints and their significance. The successful candidate
  should have previous experience in guiding project through the Architecture
  Governance Process.
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  Knowledge/Experience in producing Enterprise
  Application/Information architecture artifacts and how they provide an
  enterprise view to the application being architected / designed.
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  Experienced in the analysis and design of of Microsoft
  Azure Cloud Based Applications and advanced workflows using Microsoft Flow
  & Logic Apps
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  Proven experience in API design, integration and
  technical requirement definition
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  Knowledge/Experience in system analysis, solution design and
  use case driven modeling.
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  Knowledge in documenting the Architecture using the Unified
  Modeling Language (UML).
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  Knowledge/experience in application and information modeling
  with extensive use of well accepted design patterns for Conceptual, Logical and
  Physical architecture.
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  Knowledge/experience in Data Modeling, including Conceptual,
  Logical and Physical data and dimension models.
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  Demonstrated Experience in the analysis and planning for the
  large/complex multi-platform, multi-tier Information Technology Systems.
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  Proven ability to manage to successful completion an
  assignment of this nature, magnitude and complexity, and achieve the results on
  schedule and within budget.
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  Experience working on projects within a multi-client/partner
  environment.
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  Proven experience facilitating the resolution of complex IT
  issues related to architecture domain.
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  Experience in providing all related security information
  while documenting application Architectures

Tools - 10%

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  Expert skills in using Powerdesigner tool for developing all
  architectures domains
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  Expert skill with MS Office software including Word, Excel,
  PowerPoint and Visio

Coordination Skills, Soft and Communication Skills - 10%

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  Excellent communication and written skills
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  Skills in consensus building and issue resolution involving
  key stakeholders, and members of teams.
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  A team player working well under stress and tight deadlines.
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  Hands-on experience in successfully conveying highly
  technical information to nontechnical audience.
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  A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple
  projects with competing priorities and strict deadlines.

Public Service Experience - 5%

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  Experienced with OPS enterprise architecture methodologies,
  processes and all applicable GO-ITS standards
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  Experience with TRA's, PIA's and Security Systems within the
  OPS
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  Experience with Government of Ontario Architecture
  deliverables (including the Zachman framework), and approval processes
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  Knowledge and experience in working in accordance with
  policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service

Must Have:

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  10+ years experience as a Business/Applications Architect
  following Zachman framework
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  Proven experience working on large-scale programs involving
  multiple highly inter-dependent systems
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  10+ years experience as an Application/information/Security
  Architect developing a mixed of system architectures for in-house custom
  solutions/COTS/Cloud based solution
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  Knowledge of how the Architecture Governance Process works,
  including Gating/Checkpoints and their significance. The successful candidate
  should have previous experience in guiding project through the Architecture
  Governance Process.
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  Proven experience in API design, integration and
  technical requirement definition
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  Knowledge/experience in Data Modeling, including Conceptual,
  Logical and Physical data and dimension models.
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  Expert skills in using Powerdesigner tool for
  developing all architectures domains