RQ08057 Solutions Designer

Description

The eMinistries supports 33+ applications for 5 ministries (MEDJCT, MPBSDP, MFA, MOI, MRTR) and 3 agencies (Invest Ontario, Supply Ontario and Land Registry Offices).

The eMinistries Support Unit is seeking a Solutions Designer to provide critical operational support and lead modernization efforts for our legacy systems.

This role is essential to mitigating the risks associated with maintaining and updating these legacy applications.

Responsibilities :

Undertakes the design of technology solutions based on the client service specifications, standards, policies, best practices, platforms and cost models, in order to meet client application business requirement and project / initiative deliverables, taking into account Ontario Public Service (OPS) technology / platform constraints and security requirements (GO ITS 25).

About the position :

The position is part-time, estimated at 2-3 days per week, and will focus on stabilizing current operations while advancing modernization initiatives.

Advantages

Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.

Responsibilities

Description

The eMinistries supports 33+ applications for 5 ministries (MEDJCT, MPBSDP, MFA, MOI, MRTR) and 3 agencies (Invest Ontario, Supply Ontario and Land Registry Offices).

The eMinistries Support Unit is seeking a Solutions Designer to provide critical operational support and lead modernization efforts for our legacy systems.

This role is essential to mitigating the risks associated with maintaining and updating these legacy applications.

Responsibilities :

Undertakes the design of technology solutions based on the client service specifications, standards, policies, best practices, platforms and cost models, in order to meet client application business requirement and project / initiative deliverables, taking into account Ontario Public Service (OPS) technology / platform constraints and security requirements (GO ITS 25).

About the position :

The position is part-time, estimated at 2-3 days per week, and will focus on stabilizing current operations while advancing modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

Must Haves :

• Cloud Technology (Azure / AWS / Google Cloud Products)
• NET and SQL Database on Azure
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Web technologies such as React, Angular and Jamstack
• Public / Business / Front End : Angular (Java) J2EE / WebSphere, Servlet, EJB
• Ministry / Backend : Spring Boot (Java), Oracle database

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

40% Technical Skills :

Knowledge of application technologies (Java, .NET, Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform, Low Code, etc.) and OPS platforms and services offered from Infrastructure Technology Services (ITS) including integrated networking technologies, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, etc.

midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN, and personal computer system technologies, OPS directory / messaging standards, standard infrastructure / architecture management and documentation.

Knowledge of leading edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures, preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing and performance of integrated, multi-services systems;

assess performance and capacity of existing system making recommendations for improving performance and develop technical documentation.

Advanced skills in troubleshooting, resolving (quickly) complex technology issues and performing root cause analysis.

The technologies, databases and platforms in use are and require expert knowledge of :

• Cloud Technology (Azure / AWS / Google Cloud Products)
• NET and SQL Database on Azure
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Web technologies such as React, Angular and Jamstack
• Public / Business / Front End : Angular (Java) J2EE / WebSphere, Servlet, EJB
• Ministry / Backend : Spring Boot (Java), Oracle database

40% Strategy and Solution Designer Skills :

In addition, need to be experienced as a Solutions Designer who can lead legacy application modernization and technology roadmap discussions and documentation.

Ability to formulate strategies for modernization of legacy applications and platforms and recommend new end to end technology stacks / configuratons and data platforms.

Ability to participate in the development of solutions and provide advice on short / long term solution service development activities.

Experience designing and developing large, complex, highly available, mission critical server applications Experience with systems evaluation to assess conditions, technical performance and capacity of existing systems and determine need and feasibility of expansion, renovation or replacement

Experience planning, migrating, implementing and sustaining large complex system development projects Knowledge of technology developments, trends and new products to evaluated application to client short and long term technology requirements.

20% Project Management and Communication Skills :

Knowledge of project management methodology (e.g. PMBOK) and ability to create concise and clear communication artefacts including OPS Architecture artefacts (Business / Solutions / Information Design documentation) and presentations and briefing notes as required.

Knowledge and experience in doing technology market scans and contributing to options analysis and cost benefit analysis needs.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, team work skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Summary

If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!

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