Applications Architect

Applications Architect Intermediate (Onsite Ontario Public Service)

Job Title

Applications Architect Intermediate

Location

21 College Street - Ontario Canada (Onsite)

Client - Justice Technology Services

Work Schedule:
7.25 hours per day Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) subject to Hiring Manager requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Applications Architect with a minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise application architecture cloud solution design and architecture governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing scalable cloud-based application solutions producing enterprise architecture artifacts supporting Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes and ensuring adherence to Ontario Public Service (OPS) architecture standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise architecture frameworks solution architecture cloud technologies application integration security architecture and architecture governance for large-scale enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise application solutions for cloud and SaaS platforms.
  
• Develop logical and detailed technical solution designs.
  
• Produce enterprise architecture documentation including:
  
• Business Architecture Documents (BAD)
  
• Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)
  
• Solution Requirements Documents (SRD)
  
• Information Architecture Documents (IAD)
  
• Develop application architecture artifacts required for Enterprise Architecture checkpoints and Architecture Review Board (ARB) approvals.
  
• Create use case diagrams workflow diagrams business process models and architecture documentation.
  
• Design logical and physical data models data dictionaries and CRUD matrices.
  
• Define application integration approaches APIs communication protocols and interfaces with external partners.
  
• Lead architecture governance activities throughout project delivery.
  
• Review security privacy and compliance assessments and incorporate findings into architecture deliverables.
  
• Prepare traceability matrices for requirements security privacy and testing.
  
• Participate in JAD sessions architecture workshops and stakeholder meetings.
  
• Support application development testing UAT deployment and production implementation.
  
• Assist Database Administrators with metadata test data and implementation packages.
  
• Prepare onboarding documentation and participate in knowledge transfer activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Public Service architecture standards and governance processes.
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Applications Architecture or Solution Architecture experience.
  
• Extensive experience designing enterprise applications using structured development methodologies.
  
• Strong experience designing cloud-based and SaaS application solutions.
  
• Experience leading architecture activities for large-scale enterprise IT projects.
  
• Experience preparing enterprise architecture artifacts.
  
• Experience participating in Architecture Review Boards (ARB).
  
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
  
• Excellent analytical problem-solving facilitation and presentation skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio).
  

Technical Skills

Cloud Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
  
• Cloud-native Architecture
  
• SaaS Platforms
  
• Cloud Solution Design
  

Enterprise Architecture

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
  
• Solution Architecture
  
• Business Architecture
  
• Information Architecture
  
• Application Architecture
  
• Technology Architecture
  
• Security Architecture
  

Application Architecture

• Layered Architecture
  
• Microservices Architecture
  
• Event-Driven Architecture
  
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  
• Domain-Driven Design
  

Integration

• REST APIs
  
• SOAP Web Services
  
• API Design
  
• Enterprise Integration Patterns
  
• Middleware Technologies
  

Data Architecture

• Logical Data Models
  
• Physical Data Models
  
• Data Dictionary
  
• CRUD Matrix
  
• Information Management
  
• Data Modeling
  

Architecture Documentation

• Business Architecture Documents (BAD)
  
• Solution Architecture Documents (SAD)
  
• Solution Requirements Documents (SRD)
  
• Information Architecture Documents (IAD)
  
• Technical Design Specifications
  
• Architecture Roadmaps
  

Architecture Tools

• Enterprise Architect
  
• PowerDesigner
  
• Microsoft Visio
  
• UML Modeling Tools
  
• Prototyping Tools
  

Security

• Enterprise Security Principles
  
• Application Security Best Practices
  
• Privacy Impact Assessments
  
• Threat Risk Assessments
  
• Security Reviews
  
• Compliance Reviews
  

Business Analysis

• Business Process Modeling
  
• Process Re-engineering
  
• Use Case Modeling
  
• Requirements Traceability
  
• JAD Sessions
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ontario Public Service (OPS) experience.
  
• Experience with Architecture Review Board (ARB) governance processes.
  
• Knowledge of TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
  
• Experience with Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
  
• Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.
  
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD practices.
  

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise Solution Designs
  
• Architecture Artifacts
  
• Business Architecture Documents
  
• Solution Architecture Documents
  
• Information Architecture Documents
  
• Solution Requirements Documents
  
• Logical & Physical Data Models
  
• Data Dictionary
  
• CRUD Matrix
  
• Integration Architecture Documentation
  
• Security & Privacy Architecture Reviews
  
• Traceability Matrix
  
• Technical Specifications
  
• Architecture Governance Documentation
  
• Knowledge Transfer Documentation
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
  
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  
• Leadership in architecture governance design reviews and technical workshops.
  
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and deliver within project timelines.
  

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Required Skills:

Mandatory Requirements (M1M2) Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following: M1 Written and spoken English communication skills are mandatory. M2 Minimum 5 years of experience conducting Security Risk Assessments. Candidates who do not clearly demonstrate all mandatory requirements will not be considered. Scored Requirements (S1S4) Candidates will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience in the following areas: S1 3 years conducting security assessments involving: OWASP ASVS OWASP MASVS S2 1 year conducting security assessments involving: Identity platforms Authentication platforms S3 1 year of experience with: Service New Brunswick security assessment processes or Similar government security assessment methodologies. S4 3 years producing Security Risk Assessment (SRA) deliverables or equivalent assessments for: Complex enterprise environments Public sector organizations Regulated industries Privacy-sensitive services. Required Technical Skills The ideal candidate will possess experience with: Security Risk Assessments (SRA) Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessments Application Security Testing Mobile Application Security Testing Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) OWASP ASVS Level 3 OWASP MASVS OWASP security methodologies Secure authentication and authorization validation Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity proofing Digital Identity platforms API security assessments Cloud security assessments Mobile security testing Verifiable Credentials (VC) Risk analysis and mitigation Security architecture reviews Enterprise integrations Audit logging and compliance reviews Technical documentation and reporting Desired Experience Preference will be given to candidates with experience in: Ping Identity platform (PingOne Verify PingOne DaVinci PingOne Credentials) Microsoft Entra AMANDA (Granicus) Citizen Portal for AMANDA BizTalk integrations Cloud storage security Government Digital Identity solutions Public sector security programs Privacy-sensitive or regulated environments Mobile identity applications Government security governance and assessment methodologies.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in one of the following (or a closely related discipline):Computer ScienceInformation TechnologyInformation SystemsCybersecurityComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringInformation SecurityOr another related field

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 70 - 70