Responsibilities:

The Application Architect will be responsible for the
following activities and deliverables:

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  Lead the overall architecture and technology strategy of the
  MLITSD 360 platform and all sub projects withing it
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  Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the application
  architecture (hardware, software, database, and communications) which will be
  used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross-platform
  environment.
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  Development, recommend, POC, implement and manage the
  application architecture strategy of the MLITSD 360 platforms using
  microservice architecture on the Tanzu platform
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  Provide input into the cloud costing, licensing and
  management and how individual projects and the overall program can make the
  most efficient use of their budget
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  Define and describe application architecture requirements
  with clients and obtain I&IT management approval. Develops and obtains
  approval for detailed plans and resource estimates for large-scale and complex
  information architecture projects and/or components of other projects with
  application architecture elements.
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  Provide solution option analysis and deliver architectural
  artefacts to describe the solutions to resolve complex business requirements
  and to meet requirements of Ontario Government architecture standards.
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  Undertakes and/or leads in-depth and complex application
  architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects, to
  support new and changed enterprise priorities and initiatives, and client
  clusters’ and their clients’ application architecture and/or business needs.
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  Researches, develops, implements and maintains application
  architectural policies and standards, as approved by management.
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  Ensures integration with related corporate and client
  cluster policies and standards, and incorporation of best practices in the
  industry.
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  Provides general and situation-specific application
  architecture interpretation advice and expertise to other project and/or
  enterprise level I&IT project teams, client management and staff, cluster
  clients, and external contractors.
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  Leads and/or participates in highly sensitive application
  architecture investigations.
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  Deliver architectural artefacts as required by the OPS
  Zachman Enterprise framework.
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  Provide leadership for the architecture definition and
  implementation of the projects.
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  Provide leadership in updating an existing architecture work
  plan and design meetings. If required, participate in the selection or
  implementation of acquired solutions and tools.
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  Participate in the review of the artefacts in all
  architectural domains to ensure overall architecture quality and consistency.
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  Define solutions to accommodate the communication between
  the system components and the other systems that it must interact with to
  support the business and any new or modified service delivery requirements.
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  Resolve technical and system problems/issues with business
  clients and other teams in order to ensure the project activities are
  implemented.
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  Ensure the project teams develop artefacts according to
  Ministry standards and methodologies.
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  Assist in the resolution of system related issues when
  needed.
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  Provide post implementation support.
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  Assist in IT project management in the preparation and
  maintenance of project plans as required.
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  Provide effective knowledge transfer to Ministry staff at
  all stages of this assignment.

Skill Set Requirements:

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  Leadership experience in the development and implementation
  of application architectures at the specified experience level.
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  Facilitation skills to engage multiple stakeholders
  involving I&IT solutions, security, privacy, and accessibility
  considerations
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  Solid experience and knowledge of cloud native technology
  and architecture to support applications with high sensitive data such as Azure
  App Services and RESTful API
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  Extensive experience with microservice architecture using
  containers – specifically with Tanzu (formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
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  Extensive experience with at least three different platforms
  (e.g. Midtier, Mobile), operating systems (e.g. Solaris, Windows),
  environments, database technologies (e.g. MS SQL), programming languages (e.g.
  Java, C#, JavaScript), and communications protocols (ftp, http, smtp, ntp,
  tcp/ip, udp, icmp)
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  Knowledge of and experience with MLITSD application patterns
  and infrastructure
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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 Computer Aided Software Engineering
  (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools
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  Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and direction
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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making
  skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation
  skill

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

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  Experienced
  in development & implementation of solutions to the public cloud using
  Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and
  Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) (Azure experience preferred)

Skill Set Requirements:

Solutions & Cloud Architecture:

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  Experienced in development & implementation of solutions
  to the public cloud using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS),
  Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) (Azure experience
  preferred)
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  Demonstrated leadership role with microservice architecture
  and delivery leveraging containerized platforms
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  Demonstrated leadership role in cloud security and practical
  experience in securing cloud-based workloads against potential threat actors
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  Proven ability to lead architecture of hybrid deployment of
  solutions to on-premise data centers as well as multiple cloud providers
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  Demonstrates capabilities to differentiate between various
  cloud services and provide the best fit for the organization

Microservice Architecture / Container Solutions Delivery:

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  Experienced in designing solutions to be delivered utilizing
  microservice architecture on a container platform
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  Specific experience architecting solutions for the Tanzu
  (formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
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  Experience in managing large programs using microservice
  architecture leveraging common platforms to deliver multiple solutions within a
  larger integrated program area

Agile Software Delivery & DevOps:

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  Capable of working as an architect using Agile delivery
  methodologies
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  Ability to work as an embedded team member with the delivery
  team to provide leadership and guidance to the solution design
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  Demonstrated experience in leading solutions delivery
  project teams from a technical delivery perspective
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  Experienced in automation that supports DevOps with
  deployment of infrastructure & code, and test automation methodologies
  including functional testing & security testing
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  Experience in building strategies for “blue-green”
  deployments

Technology:

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  Experience
  with platforms such as Mid-Tier, and Mobile
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  Experience
  with operating systems such as Windows, Linux
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  Experience
  with database technologies such as MS SQL, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL
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  Experience
  with programming languages such as Java, .NET / C#, and Responsive web
  extensions (including Angular, React, Node.js)
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  Experience
  with Microsoft SharePoint Online, SharePoint on-premises deployments
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  Experienced
  in cloud networking design and implementation including design and build
  of Virtual networks (V-Nets), Sub Networks (subnets), network peering, Web
  Application Firewalls
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  Experience
  with API Management, REST API

Public Sector / Large Enterprise Organization Experience:

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  Experience
  with Public Sector / large enterprise architecture governance and
  committees
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  Experience
  with IT standards including for an organization such as the GO ITS
  standards
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  Experienced
  leadership in leading projects through enterprise architecture governance
  committees such as the Ontario Government’s Architectural Review Board and
  providing relevant documentation and artifacts to support

Soft Skills:

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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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  Excellent
  presentation skills
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  Excellent
  documentation skills