Applications Architect

Assignment: RQ11386 - Applications Architect - Senior Job Title: Applications Architect Requisition (SS): RQ11386 Start Date: 2026-08-10 Client: Government Services Integration Cluster End Date: 2027-08-10 Office Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement # Business Days: 254.00 5 days onsite

Must Have:

• Experience with onPrem and Cloud connections using Mulesoft or similar tools
• Experience Cloud (Azure or AWS), Cyber Security, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Java, Microsoft .Net,
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Cloud Databases (Structured and Unstructured, SQL MI, Azure Blob, Cosmos DB etc.)
• Experience with Rest APIs & Integrations, Web/Lite Apps
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform
• Experience developing application models and designs
• Experience with custom .Web API development, ASP.NET. .Net Core, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines etc.

Nice to have:

• Prior OPS/public sector exp.

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 forms

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills (40%)

• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience with onPrem and Cloud connections using Mulesoft or similar tools
• Experience Cloud (Azure or AWS), Cyber Security, Enterprise and Solution Architecture, Java, Microsoft .Net,
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, Cloud Databases (Structured and Unstructured, SQL MI, Azure Blob, Cosmos DB etc.)
• Experience with Rest APIs & Integrations, Web/Lite Apps

Experience (40%)

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform
• Experience developing application models and designs
• Experience with custom .Web API development, ASP.NET. .Net Core, Entity Framework, Azure SQL, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines etc.
• Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards
• Experience with large government applications

Communication Skills (20%)

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation, including but not limited to; reports, reviews, assessments
• 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
• Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner