RQ08036: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:

Mandatory requirements:

• Experience design & implementation with Microservices architecture.
• Experience design & implementation with Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience with Pipelines & Builds
• Knowledge of Microsoft Online implementations Office 365 , Power Apps , Flows ,SharePoint
• Experience designing and implementing Big Data repositories.
• Experience with designing/implementing Business Intelligence systems
• Experience designing and implementing NOSQL databases such as CosmosDB (DocumentDB) or any document-oriented database program (SQL).

Technical Skills :

Working knowledge of the following programming languages: .NET, C#, Python,

• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Container Services
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Event Grid
• Azure HD Insight
• Azure IoT Hub
• Azure Key Vault
• Microservice Architecture
• Cosmo DB and SQL databse
• Azure Monitor/ Applications Insights
• DevOps
• Pipelines/Builds
• Azure Cloud infrastructure

Skills /Experience :

• Analyzing the technology environment
• Analyzing enterprise specifics
• Analyzing and documenting requirements
• Setting the collaboration framework
• Creating a solution prototype
• Creating a data structure/model
• Participating in technology selection
• Controlling solution development
• Supporting project management
• DevOps improvements

Evaluation Criteria

Price

30%

Planning Microsoft Azure Solutions

• Experience design & implementation with Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• Knowledge of Microsoft Online implementations Office 365 , Power Apps , Flows ,SharePoint

30%

Design, build and sustainment of IT Applications

• Experience design & implementation with Microservices architecture.
• Experience with DevOps
• Experience with Pipelines & Builds
• Experience designing and implementing Big Data repositories.
• Experience with designing/implementing Business Intelligence systems
• Experience designing and implementing NOSQL databases such as CosmosDB (DocumentDB) or any document-oriented database program (SQL).

25%

Analytical, Problem Solving and Communication Skills

• Proven ability to lead organizational development, strategy development, business planning.
• Strong experience ensuring knowledge is shared among team members such project objectives and deliverables are met.
• Working knowledge resolving resourcing and inter-personal conflicts, negotiating changes to resourcing.

10%

OPS experience - 5%

• Experience with OPS I&IT standards and best practices facilitating control of systems quality, adherence to standard methodology and the control of the use of I&IT resources would be an asset.

MUST HAVES:

• 10+ years Experience design & implementation with Microservices architecture.
• 10+ years Experience design & implementation with Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• 10+ years Experience designing and implementing NOSQL databases such as CosmosDB (DocumentDB) or any document-oriented database program (SQL).