5+ years in application architecture, including leadership roles
Solid expertise in cloud-native technologies, especially Azure
Extensive experience with microservice architecture on container platforms, particularly Tanzu
Proficient in various operating systems and database technologies such as MS SQL
Experience with IT governance standards, especially in public sectors
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and technology strategy for the MLITSD 360 platform
Develop and manage application architecture in a distributed environment
Implement microservice architecture strategies on the Tanzu platform
Analyze cloud costing and optimize budget use across projects
Conduct in-depth application architecture reviews to align with government standards
Benefits
Opportunity to work on large-scale government IT projects
Engage with cutting-edge cloud technologies and architectures
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
Professional development through knowledge transfer and leadership roles
Involvement in shaping architecture policies and standards for government initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description Responsibilities:
The Application Architect will be responsible for the following activities and deliverables:
Lead the overall architecture and technology strategy of the MLITSD 360 platform and all sub projects withing it
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.
Development, recommend, POC, implement and manage the application architecture strategy of the MLITSD 360 platforms using microservice architecture on the Tanzu platform
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
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.
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.
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.
Researches, develops, implements and maintains application architectural policies and standards, as approved by management.
Ensures integration with related corporate and client cluster policies and standards, and incorporation of best practices in the industry.
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.
Leads and/or participates in highly sensitive application architecture investigations.
Deliver architectural artefacts as required by the OPS Zachman Enterprise framework.
Provide leadership for the architecture definition and implementation of the projects.
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.
Participate in the review of the artefacts in all architectural domains to ensure overall architecture quality and consistency.
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.
Resolve technical and system problems/issues with business clients and other teams in order to ensure the project activities are implemented.
Ensure the project teams develop artefacts according to Ministry standards and methodologies.
Assist in the resolution of system related issues when needed.
Provide post implementation support.
Assist in IT project management in the preparation and maintenance of project plans as required.
Provide effective knowledge transfer to Ministry staff at all stages of this assignment.
Skill Set Requirements:
Leadership experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level.
Facilitation skills to engage multiple stakeholders involving I&IT solutions, security, privacy, and accessibility considerations
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
Extensive experience with microservice architecture using containers - specifically with Tanzu (formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
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)
Knowledge of and experience with MLITSD application patterns and infrastructure
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 Computer Aided Software Engineering (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools
Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and direction
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:
Experiencedin development & implementation of solutions to the public cloud usingInfrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) andSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) (Azure experience preferred)
Skill Set Requirements:
Solutions & Cloud Architecture:
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)
Demonstrated leadership role with microservice architecture and delivery leveraging containerized platforms
Demonstrated leadership role in cloud security and practical experience in securing cloud-based workloads against potential threat actors
Proven ability to lead architecture of hybrid deployment of solutions to on-premise data centers as well as multiple cloud providers
Demonstrates capabilities to differentiate between various cloud services and provide the best fit for the organization
Experienced in designing solutions to be delivered utilizing microservice architecture on a container platform
Specific experience architecting solutions for the Tanzu (formerly Pivotal Cloud Foundry)
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:
Capable of working as an architect using Agile delivery methodologies
Ability to work as an embedded team member with the delivery team to provide leadership and guidance to the solution design
Demonstrated experience in leading solutions delivery project teams from a technical delivery perspective
Experienced in automation that supports DevOps with deployment of infrastructure & code, and test automation methodologies including functional testing & security testing
Experience in building strategies for "blue-green" deployments
Technology:
Experiencewith platforms such as Mid-Tier, and Mobile
Experiencewith operating systems such as Windows, Linux
Experiencewith database technologies such as MS SQL, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL
Experiencewith programming languages such as Java, .NET / C#, and Responsive webextensions (including Angular, React, Node.js)
Experiencewith Microsoft SharePoint Online, SharePoint on-premises deployments
Experiencedin cloud networking design and implementation including design and buildof Virtual networks (V-Nets), Sub Networks (subnets), network peering, WebApplication Firewalls
Experiencewith API Management, REST API
Public Sector / Large Enterprise Organization Experience:
Experiencewith Public Sector / large enterprise architecture governance andcommittees
Experiencewith IT standards including for an organization such as the GO ITSstandards
Experiencedleadership in leading projects through enterprise architecture governancecommittees such as the Ontario Government's Architectural Review Board andproviding relevant documentation and artifacts to support
Soft Skills:
Excellentanalytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and writtencommunication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
