Assignment : RQ09682 - Solutions Designer - Intermediate
Job Title : Solutions Designer
Requisition (SS) : RQ09682
Start Date : 2026-04-01
Client : Land & Resources Cluster
End Date : 2026-12-31
Office Location : 40 St. Clair Ave. W.
Organization : Land & Resources Cluster
Ministry : Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
# Business Days : 180.00
Onsite - 5 Days in Office
Must Haves :
5+ years of experience
- Architecture & Design Experience 35%
Proven experience designing enterprise-level solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
Expertise in defining and maintaining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.Experience leading design walkthroughs and updating architecture documentation.Strong background in designing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration and security.2. Technologies & Integration Experience 30%Integration expertise with IBM BAW, and OpenText CMS APIs.
Experience with JEE application servers (IBM WebSphere, Liberty 8.x).Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture and DevOps practices (CI / CD, Docker).Strong understanding of SOA, middleware, and gateway integration.3. Data & Migration Strategy 30%Deep expertise in PL / SQL, data migration planning, and execution.
Experience designing staging tables, transformation logic, and rollback strategies.Strong understanding of relational and hierarchical database design and optimizationDescription
Responsibilities
Undertakes the design of hosting technology solutions based on the client's service specifications, standards, policies, best practices and cost models, in order to meet client application business requirement and project / initiative deliverables.General Skills
Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, mainframe, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN, and personal computer system technologiesKnowledge of related best practices, OPS directory / messaging standards, standard facilities infrastructure / architecture management, facility service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction, cost models and procurement processes,Ability to gather client business requirements; corporate I&IT information mandates, client information technology strategic plans, environment and standardsAbility to participate in the development of solutions and provide advice on short / long term solution service development activities.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.Experience planning, migrating, implementing and sustaining large complex system development projectsKnowledge of technology developments, trends and new products to evaluated application to client short and long term technology requirements.Basic knowledge of project management methodology (e.g. PMBOK), analytical tools and processes.Conceptual and analytical skills to assess and evaluate client needs and c o n d u c t cost / benefit analyses for new technology requirements in planning and designing solutions.Experience designing and developing large, complex, highly available, mission critical server applicationsExperience with systems evaluation to assess conditions, technical performance and capacity of existing systems and determine need and feasibility of expansion, renovation or replacement.Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, teamwork skillsA team player with a track record for meeting deadlinesExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Architecture & Design LeadershipProven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
Expertise in defining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies across complex systems.Leads design walkthroughs, provides technical direction, and ensures alignment with business and technical requirements.Responsible for updating and maintaining solution architecture documents, including integration diagrams, data flow models, and deployment guides.Integration & Platform ExpertiseAdvanced experience designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration, payload modeling, versioning, and security.
Integration expertise with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW).Expert-level experience with OpenText CMS APIs, including metadata management, content lifecycle integration, and compliance.Experience with JEE application servers such as IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.Skilled in SOA-based architecture and middleware / gateway integration.Cloud & DevOpsHands-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture, including service design, scalability, and security.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices : CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure automation, and environment management.Data & Migration StrategyDeep expertise in data migration planning and execution, including :
Designing and managing staging tables for transformation and validation.Writing complex PL / SQL scripts for data extraction, cleansing, and loading.Ensuring data integrity, rollback strategies, and audit compliance.Experience with relational and hierarchical database design, optimization, and integration with enterprise applications.Public Sector ExperienceDemonstrated experience designing solutions for permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or similar public sector modernization initiatives.
Understanding of public sector integration, security, and compliance requirements.Collaboration & Agile DeliveryWorks closely with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
Experienced in Agile / Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews.Skilled in producing high-quality documentation and providing architectural oversight throughout the SDLC.Tools :
Application Modeling Tool : Rational Software Architect v.8.0Application Server : IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.xDatabase : Microsoft Access , Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,Database Design Tool : Oracle Designer 11g,19cDevelopment Environment : RAD 8.0 Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog / JRule), Liberty 8.xDevelopment Language / Runtime Environment : Java Enterprise Edition,Java , JavaScript , VB Script , HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAXOffice Automation Tools : Microsoft Office, including Exchange / OutlookOperating Systems : Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition - sp2Tools : IBM / Rational Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere , Liberty 8.xTesting Tools : IBM AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test PlanWeb Browser : Chrome, Internet Explorer, FirefoxWeb Server : IBM HTTP Version 1.3.26 and IISContent Management : OpentextEvaluation Criteria :
1. Architecture & Design Experience 35%
Proven experience designing enterprise-level solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.Expertise in defining and maintaining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.Experience leading design walkthroughs and updating architecture documentation.Strong background in designing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration and security.2. Technologies & Integration Experience 30%
Integration expertise with IBM BAW, and OpenText CMS APIs.Experience with JEE application servers (IBM WebSphere, Liberty 8.x).Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture and DevOps practices (CI / CD, Docker).Strong understanding of SOA, middleware, and gateway integration.3. Data & Migration Strategy 30%
Deep expertise in PL / SQL, data migration planning, and execution.Experience designing staging tables, transformation logic, and rollback strategies.Strong understanding of relational and hierarchical database design and optimization.4. Public Sector Experience 5%
Demonstrated experience with permitting platforms in OPS or similar public sector modernization initiatives.Understanding of public sector integration, compliance, and security requirements.