Applications Architect

Job Summary:

The Senior Applications Architect is responsible for designing and specifying the overall structure and interrelationships of complex application systems across multiple platforms. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing cross-platform applications in large distributed environments, ensuring integration with databases and middleware, and aligning solutions with enterprise architecture standards. The architect will leverage extensive experience in Microsoft Azure, enterprise integration, and public sector frameworks to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient application architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Design and specify the logical structure, components, and interfaces of applications and systems.
• Develop and manage cross-platform applications in large, distributed environments.
• Define interactions between application packages, databases, and middleware systems.
• Monitor system performance and analyze interactions between components.
• Develop enterprise architecture deliverables aligned with organizational standards.
• Lead design and implementation of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise integration solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Mentor technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and system integration.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in enterprise integration technologies such as API development, ESB, microservices, and middleware.
• Experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards and public sector IT frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and PMO Stage Gate methodology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience developing enterprise architecture models and documentation.
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
• Familiarity with information management principles and metadata structures.
• Experience designing and maintaining large-scale, complex applications and workflows.
• Prior experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) environment.

Rated Criteria:

• Microsoft Azure Architecture Expertise - 35 Points
• Enterprise Integration and Middleware Skills - 25 Points
• IT Architecture and System Integration Experience - 20 Points
• Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration - 15 Points
• Public Sector and OPS Standards Knowledge - 5 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:

• Comprehensive application architecture designs and documentation.
• Enterprise architecture models aligned with OPS standards.
• Cross-platform application implementation and integration plans.
• Azure cloud infrastructure design and optimization reports.
• Technical leadership and mentoring plans for development teams.

Must Haves:

• Strong application, data, and information architecture expertise.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and services.
• Proven skills in enterprise integration including API development, ESB, and microservices.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant IT architecture experience.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week as required.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred