Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience with leading information technology (IT) architecture, enterprise architecture frameworks, strategies and methodologies within a variety of domains such as Business, Technology, Application, and/or Security.
- Experience with planning, design, delivery and implementation of architecture solutions for large scale, complex, multi-year I&IT projects required to meet the critical business requirements of our ministry client(s) impacting external stakeholders.
- Experience leading project’s Gating and enterprise level Architecture Review Board activities for different stage of the project and getting the necessary approval.
- Knowledge of Solution design and Business Analysis experience at the specified level in large IT organizations
Mandatory Requirements:
- At least 10 years of experience
- Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
- Experience with enterprise level Architecture Standards and artifacts (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document).
- Experience in using technical solution design and prototyping tools to assist in JAD and design sessions with stakeholders
Criteria Ratings
Criteria 1 Technical Experience / Skills
Criteria 1 Points 40 points
Criteria 1 Details
- Experience in technical and functional design and architecture, especially for applications on Cloud and SaaS, experience with cloud technologies.
- Experience leading technical teams to ensure solution design adherence for all phases and aspects of a large-scale integrated projects.
- Deep understanding of application architecture patterns (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven)
- Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful and Web Services APIs
- Strong knowledge of integration patterns and tools
- Strong grasp of enterprise security principles and application security best practices. Knowledge of leading industry and enterprise-level best practices and standards in architecture, software and systems engineering, design and development tools and techniques, and software lifecycle methodologies.
- Knowledge of enterprise IT strategy development, business process modelling, data modelling, and/or information management, business analysis, design and process re-engineering.
Criteria 2 Architecture Knowledge / Experience
Criteria 2 Points 35 points
Criteria 2 Details
- Experience in the development of business, solution and information architectures and the use of architecture modeling tools such as Power Designer and Enterprise Architect.
- Experience developing architecture artifacts for enterprise-level architecture checkpoints and gating (e.g., Business Architecture Document, Solutions Architecture Document, Solution Requirements Document, and Information Architecture Document)
- Experience in the use of business architecture and modeling software such as Power Designer, Enterprise Architecture.
- Demonstrated experience in solution design and architecture.
- Experience planning and coordinating all phases of complex architecture for systems supporting both internal/external clients and stakeholders.
- Experience with reviewing privacy and security related assessment reports to ensure privacy and security considerations and concerns are addressed in the architecture artifacts; Establish traceability matrix to monitor findings.
Criteria 3 Communication skills
Criteria 3 Points 20 points
Criteria 3 Details
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives, business leaders, and product owners.
- Proficient in creating and presenting architecture documentation,
- Skilled at articulating technical rationale behind architecture choices to development teams, security teams, and infrastructure personnel.
- Ability to lead and facilitate architecture review boards, design sessions, and technical workshops.
- Strong technical writing skills for authoring architecture specs, design patterns, integration guides, and governance policies.
Criteria 4 Public Sector Experience
Criteria 4 Points 5 points
Criteria 4 Details
- Demonstrated experience in working in accordance with policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service would be an asset
Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge to be Transferred:
- All documentation relating to Architecture, detailed system design, program specifications, all modifications and enhancements, and supporting documents.
Knowledge to be Transferred to:
- Project Manager/Team Members
Details of Transfer:
(how transfer will occur)
- 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc
