Job Description :

AMANST Inc. is looking for Senior Applications Architect for a contract opportunity with Ontario Government.

 

Estimated Business Days: 293 days

 

Must Haves:

• Experience in Information Technology with solid background in technology architecture planning, design, development and implementation technology
• Experience managing and leading teams, providing senior leadership guidance
• Cloud Experience 
• Experience with cloud platforms

 

Responsibilities:

• Develops, recommends, implements and manages the technical architecture (hardware, software, database and communications) which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross-platform environment.
• Responsibilities also include the identification of relevant information and the determination of the environment, which will be used for development.

 

General Skills:

• Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical architectures at the specified experience level
• Experience managing teams, Architecture resources, providing leadership and guidance.
• Extensive experience with at least three different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, and communications 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
• Knowledge and experience designing processes around ITIL and is able to guide others using this methodology
• Experience translating business requirements into reporting needs
• Experience preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models
• Experience developing, recommending, implementing and managing technical architecture
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and other software tools such as project management tools
• Awareness of emerging technologies, 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
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)

 

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario
• Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management (Open Text ECM applications)
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices

 

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

• Review existing and emerging technologies and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise strategy and architecture; develop strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and business functions
• Identify and recommend areas appropriate for further study and participate in any Proof-of-Concept projects required to thoroughly investigate architectural possibilities and strengthen arguments for their adoption
• Excellent understanding of integration architecture, application architecture, solution architecture and emerging technologies
• 10 – 12 years’ progressively senior experience in Information Technology with solid background in technology architecture planning, design, development and implementation
• A minimum 8 years of technology, architecture/solution design experience
• Demonstrated experience building out technology reference models, technology related strategies including cloud strategies, target state and/or reference architectures, technology roadmaps and IT standards and polices
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform; professional certifications in cloud technologies considered an asset
• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
• Familiarity with virtual networking, storage, firewalls, virtual servers and tiered application environments
• Well versed in agile development, DevOps methodologies, automation practices and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding and knowledge of various Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g.,Zachman, TOGAF, FEA) and ability to adapt and develop hybrid applications of methodologies to meet the organization’s needs
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written) to explain technical concepts to nontechnical people including senior business and I&IT leadership
• Strong written communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to, reports, reviews, assessments and position papers; presentation skills to present information and findings, options and recommendations to senior officials and managers; ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a user-friendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions; high initiative and ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment and ability to work on simultaneous projects
• Ability to plan, set priorities, schedule and manage enterprise architecture projects as well as personal and team deliverables; strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment

 

Technical Skills - 30%

• Experience in Information Technology with solid background in technology architecture planning, design, development and implementation technology
• Experience managing and leading teams, providing senior leadership guidance

 

Cloud Experience - 25%

• Experience with cloud platforms

 

Communication Skills - 15%

• Communication and presentation