Solutions Architect

Position: Solution Architect – Application Management

Location: Regina, SK (Onsite)

Client: Public Sector

Type: Contract (Initial term of 12+ month with possibility of extension)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Solution Architect – Application Management is responsible for solution architecture, solution specification, logical architecture, solution procurement, system architecture guidance and quality assurance. Designing detailed technical solutions that meet specific project objectives and ensuring that designs align with the business requirements and technology standards. The Solution Architect – Application Management evaluates project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and support process re-design as required. They work closely with development and support teams to guide the implementation and testing of designed solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to):

• The Solution Architect – Application creates or arranges the creation of reusable system design components including:
• Project solution architecture models for procurement / buy
• Project solution architecture models for build

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education & Certifications

• Computer Engineering / Computer Science degree or equivalent experience preferred
• TOGAF certification

General

• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement

Mandatory Education/Certifications:

• A degree in computer science, software engineering or related discipline or an equivalent mix of education and experience

Desired Education/Certifications:

• TOGAF certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Certified OpenText Content Server Administrator
• Certified OpenText Archive Center Administrator
• Certified OpenText AppWorks Platform Administration
• Certified OpenText Extended ECM for Microsoft Office 365 Administrator
• Certified OpenText Extended ECM for SAP Solutions Business Administrator
• Genetec Consultant, Designer, and Engineer (CDE) Level 1 – Design Certification
• Formal Intelex Training
• Formal Power Monitoring Expert (PME) training (EcoXpert Certification, Power Management University and/or Schneider Electric University)
• Formal AppSpace training
• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement

Mandatory Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in designing enterprise solutions
• A solid understanding of Service Oriented Architecture design principles
• A solid understanding of Database design principles
• A solid understanding of accessibility, usability and user experience design principles
• Experience producing secure, high quality, maintainable designs with a solid understanding of application vulnerabilities and countermeasures as well as application privacy protections
• Experience working closely with development and support teams to guide the implementation of designed solutions
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently to complete deliverables within established time-lines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to function within a high level of activity (working with deadlines on several concurrent initiatives)

Desired Experience:

• Broad understanding and experience with Microsoft technologies (including Microsoft Purview)
• Broad understanding and experience with OpenText technologies (including Content Management/Content Server and Process Automation/AppWorks)
• Understanding and experience with Genetec Security Center, Power Monitoring Expert (PME), AutoDesk Suite, Intelex, MV-WEB, GIS (Electric Office, Mobile Enterprise Suite), Field Service Management (IFS), SuccessFactors, SAP, AMI (EnergyIP MDMS, Sensus RNI), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and web content management (ex. Sitecore) technologies

Deliverables:

• Conceptual Solution Design documents
• Detailed Solution Design documents
• Service Design documents
• Technical specifications
• Architecture Traceability documents
• Deployment Plans
• Technical Debt Assessments