RQ09106 - Applications Architect - Senior

Description:

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 formsSkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Skills and Experience - 40 %

At least 10 years of experience in design, development, implementation and maintenance of large complex Adobe AEM applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms.

At least 10 years of experience in Adobe AEM integration with other systems such as Oracle Siebel, IBM Curam, J2EE or other COTS systems.

At least 10 years of experience in Adobe LiveCycle products such as Form, Output, Reader Extension, Digital Signature, and Rights Management.

Demonstrated experience with Adobe AEM enterprise technology, integration solutions, and solution methodologies

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%

Must have hands-on experience with n-tier web-based applications, Unix, Shell Scripting, Ant script, Javascript, XML/XSD, XSL, HTML5, and source code management tools like Subversion or CVS.

Execute tasks on XSLT/XQuery/XPath and transformation capabilities, hands-on experience with Oxygen XSLT IDE or any XSLT IDE for creating and debugging XSL

Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions.

Working knowledge in analyzing and designing changes to existing web-based software solutions

Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies such as Agile development

Demonstrated experience in and understanding of J2EE architecture

Soft Skills - 20%

Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions

Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams

Demonstrated ability to work with functional and technical teams Demonstrated ability to participate in a large team and work closely with other individual team members

Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving

Strong ability to work under pressure, work with aggressive timelines, and be adaptive to change

Displays problem-solving and analytical skills, using them to resolve technical problems

Public sector Experience - 5%

Knowledge of OPS transfer payment policy and directive

Experience with Grants Management would be an asset

Must Haves:

At least 10 years of experience in design, development, implementation and maintenance of large complex Adobe AEM applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms.

At least 10 years of experience in Adobe AEM integration with other systems such as Oracle Siebel, IBM Curam, J2EE or other COTS systems.

At least 10 years of experience in Adobe LiveCycle products such as Form, Output, Reader Extension, Digital Signature, and Rights Management.

Demonstrated experience with Adobe AEM enterprise technology, integration solutions, and solution methodologies

Must have hands-on experience with n-tier web-based applications, Unix, Shell Scripting, Ant script, Javascript, XML/XSD, XSL, HTML5, and source code management tools like Subversion or CVS.

Execute tasks on XSLT/XQuery/XPath and transformation capabilities, hands-on experience with Oxygen XSLT IDE or any XSLT IDE for creating and debugging XSL