software architect

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Information technology (IT) infrastructure

Tasks

• Collect and document user's requirements
• Define system functionality
• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify solutions
• Develop software solutions by studying systems flow, data usage and work processes
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of system designs
• Evaluate user feedback
• Execute full lifecycle software development
• Plan every step of the integration of a computer-based system
• Research technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems
• Synthesize technical information for every phase of the cycle of a computer-based system
• Lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Bourne-again shell
• Business intelligence
• Cloud
• Development and operations (DevOps)
• Eclipse
• IBM AS / 400
• Informatica
• Jira
• Shell script
• Environment - Centralized
• Environment - Client / Server
• Environment - Distributed
• Linux
• MS Windows
• Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI)
• Java
• File management software
• Web service design
• Mapping and data visualization software
• Database software
• Data analysis software
• Oracle
• Python
• Atlassian Confluence
• Software quality assurance
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS SQL Server
• Data Warehouse

Area of work experience

• Project implementation
• Design

Area of specialization

• Scrum
• System integration
• Development
• Development of quality assurance programs

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dedication
• Analytical
• Proactive
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Veterans

• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities