Intermediate Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to serve as an enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading the architectural design, technical configuration, and full lifecycle implementation of Work and Asset Management solutions. In this role, you will direct both functional and technical streams for large-scale IBM Maximo deployments, including system upgrades, enterprise integrations, mobile solutions, and legacy migrations. Working closely with cross-divisional stakeholders and vendor partners, you will map complex business processes, guide development teams, direct testing strategies, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable asset management solutions.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration: 11-month contract.

Advantages
Enterprise Maximo Modernization: Lead high-visibility IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and Maximo Mobile digital transformations.

End-to-End Architectural Scope: Direct full-lifecycle architecture spanning business process mapping, MBO customization, MIF integrations, GIS, and legacy data migration.

Strategic Advisory Impact: Serve as the primary technical authority guiding cross-functional delivery teams, vendor partners, and divisional stakeholders.

Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy a balanced work model combining collaborative onsite teamwork in Toronto with remote work flexibility.

Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Functional Design: Direct the architectural design, system configuration, and end-to-end solution realization for enterprise Work and Asset Management platforms, IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), and mobile applications.

Requirements & Process Mapping: Lead divisional workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions to elicit business requirements, map business processes, and author comprehensive Functional Design Documents (FDD) and technical specifications.

Customization & System Extension: Design and oversee custom application development using Maximo Business Objects (MBOs), Web Beans (Java), Automation Scripts (Java/Python), and Maximo Application Designer.

Enterprise Integration & APIs: Architect and implement secure system integrations using the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and web services across complex technology ecosystems.

Data Migration & Legacy Conversion: Oversee end-to-end legacy data conversion, data mapping, data cleansing, and migration strategies to ensure complete accuracy, traceability, and accountability.

Testing, Quality Assurance & Deployment: Direct system integration testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), performance testing, and code promotion while managing defect tracking, issue resolution, and go-live deployment activities.

Spatial Configuration & Reporting: Guide spatial GIS integrations using Maximo Spatial and ArcGIS, while overseeing BIRT report design and business intelligence dashboarding.

Stakeholder Advisory & Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction to development teams, build consensus across business units, collaborate with vendors, and advise senior leadership on technology trends and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications
Maximo Architecture & Implementation: 15+ years of demonstrable experience in the design, development, upgrade, documentation, and full life-cycle implementation of Work and Asset Management solutions using IBM Maximo (MAS, Maximo Mobile, 7.6.x, and 9.x) (Strictly Required).

Large-Scale Delivery Leadership: 12+ years of experience leading large-scale IBM Maximo implementations, system migrations, upgrades, and major enterprise go-lives (Strictly Required).

Public Sector Experience: Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions within a public sector or government environment (Strictly Required).

Maximo Development & Customization: Hands-on technical experience with Maximo Business Objects (MBOs), Web Beans (Java), Automation Scripts (Java/Python), and Maximo Application Designer (Strictly Required).

Integration Framework & Web Services: Deep expertise designing enterprise integrations using Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and web services (Strictly Required).

Database & Data Migration: Strong SQL scripting skills (Oracle SQL, DB2) with proven experience executing end-to-end legacy data mapping and data migration (Strictly Required).

Process Mapping & Stakeholder Advisory: Proficient in gathering business requirements, leading workshops, authoring functional design documents, and supporting change management initiatives (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Hands-on experience with Maximo Spatial configuration and ArcGIS integrations.

Experience with BIRT report design and executive dashboarding using BI tools.

Knowledge of containerized deployments (Docker), version control strategies (Git), or mobile application development.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Solution Architect" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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