RQ11119 – Applications Architect – Senior

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:

• 10+ years experience as a Business/Applications Architect
  following Zachman framework
  
• Proven experience working on large-scale programs involving
  multiple highly inter-dependent systems
  
• 10+ years experience as an Application/information/Security
  Architect developing a mixed of system architectures for in-house custom
  solutions/COTS/Cloud based solution
  
• 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.
  
• Proven experience in API design, integration and technical
  requirement definition
  
• Knowledge/experience in Data Modeling, including Conceptual,
  Logical and Physical data and dimension models.
  
• Expert skills in using Powerdesigner tool for developing all
  architectures domains
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Business Architecture Skills, Experience, Knowledge and
Qualifications:

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

Application/Information/Data Architecture Skills,
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications:

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

Tools:

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

Coordination Skills, Soft and Communication Skills:

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

Public Service Experience:

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