Applications Architect

About the role

Requirements: What you'll need

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications:

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Ontario public sector.
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments.
• Proven ability to integrate complex permit and application systems while managing cross-functional dependencies.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.

Must Have:

• Strong application/data/ information architect
• Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.

Nice to have:

• Prior OPS experience - Architecture exp