Technical Architect

Requisition ID:
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.  
Service: Information Technology Services  
Branch: Applications Management Branch 
Employment Type: 1 or more Full-time Permanent; 1 or more Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year  
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $102 307,66 - $124 480,72  annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Information Technology 
Application Close: 15/12/2025

*Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list for up to 12 months.

The Technical Architect within the Applications Management Branch is responsible for designing and monitoring the implementation of secure, robust, and flexible system solutions that align with City objectives and business requirements.  Working collaboratively with project teams they bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring architectural alignment to roadmaps and policies.  They view the entirety of the City's technology landscape in a holistic manner and ensure architectural integrity across systems and platforms.

Technical Architects lead technical feasibility and readiness assessments, are responsible for proposing new architectural patterns, contributing to RFPs, and creating & maintaining design documentation.  They support the Applications Management Branch by providing advice, technical guidance, best practices, and advanced troubleshooting.  They are deeply experienced technology professionals with a proven background in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise grade software.  They are considered the senior-most individual contributor within the Applications Management Branch.

Completion of 4 year university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience conducting technical design and architecture over a broad variety of software and hardware environments

• Computer science/IT concepts, principles and methodologies relevant to Ecosystem-wide technical design and architecture
• ITIL service delivery framework, including ITIL processes and best practices (including change management processes)
• Current and emerging industry standards and  best practices used in solution design, architecture, development, testing, integration, implementation and maintenance
• IT security practices
• Process data modelling techniques
• Cost-benefit analysis techniques
• Technical performance management techniques
• Technical QA/QC processes
• Awareness of the department's IT Project Life Cycle, and policies, standards, procedures and processes that pertain to the work activities 
• Relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. AODA)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• For technology infrastructure positions:
• Technology infrastructure security practices and products (firewalls, virus protection) 
• Internet connectivity protocols, issues and services (TCIP/IP, QoS, VLAN)
• IP/data/voice LAN/WAN network architecture and components (routers and switches, gateways, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, SNMP and protocol analyzers)
• Infrastructure applications (Citrix)
• Storage and back-up technologies (Hitachi Storage Systems, NetApp, Commvault) 
• Knowledge of underlying storage protocols (NFS, Fibre channel)
• E-mail systems (MS Exchange)
• Server operating systems (Microsoft Server 2008, UNIX, Solaris)
• Virtualization technologies (VMWare, Citrix)
• Technology infrastructure hardware (HP servers, SUN servers, CISCO, F5)
• Wireless/mobile technologies (Blackberry, WiFi, Remote Access)
• Deployment of applications in both LAN and WAN environments
• Network Management tools (CISCO Prime, MS-SCCM)
• For web software architecture positions:
• Strong demonstrated development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, .NET framework, Java web application frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, Java Server Faces), application security,  user interface design, portal architectures and web services (including SOAP and REST)
• For database positions:
• Experience in database and Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) architectures with Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL databases on multiple operating systems such as Windows, Solaris and Linux platforms; in database software and infrastructure operations; and in database management and maintenance for third party software.
• For SAP architecture positions:
• Knowledge of SAP ERP 6, SAP netweaver, HANA, S4/HANA architecture 
• Knowledge of SAP modules: PM, HR, PS, MM,  FI, CRM, etc.
• Demonstrated development experience using legacy SAP technologies including structured ABAP, ALV reports, function modules, Data Dictionary, SAP forms, etc.
• Experience analysing standard SAP functionality and identifying functionality gaps and approaches to enhance using: Customization, core mods, Badis, User Exits, enhancements, etc.
• Experience integrating SAP with other systems using idocs, ETL, APIs, Add-Ons and PI
• Demonstrated development experience using new SAP technologies including ABAP OOP, Web Dynpro ABAP/Java, Fiori (Odata, HTML5, JQuery) and HANA
• For data architecture positions:
• Knowledge and experience in Data Modeling and Database Design, Data Storage and SAN principles and Data Analytics
• For software architecture positions:
• Strong demonstrated experience and knowledge in Application Design and Modeling

• Organize work and meet deadlines
• Troubleshoot and solve problems
• Work in partnership with other sections of ITS, the Corporation and the vendor community
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and interact with staff at all levels
• Brief and advise senior management on technical decisions in a non-technical manner
• Lead teams comprised of different technical specialists, including external consultants
• Negotiate service agreements with external suppliers
• Handle multiple, overlapping projects
• Research, analytical and forecasting skills
• Conduct risk analysis
• Demonstrates initiative and a good work ethic
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Works effectively under pressure
• Tact and diplomacy
• Client service focussed

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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