RQ07136 - Data ArchitectModeller - Senior

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the data architecture for application development in a complex and distributed environment including the determination of the flow and distribution of data the location of databases and data access methods.
  
• Provides a standard common business vocabulary expresses strategic data requirements outlines high level integrated designs to meet these requirements and aligns with the enterprise strategy and related business architecture.
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Skills

• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  
• Experience with at least two different platforms operating systems environments database technologies languages and communications protocols
  
• Knowledge of performance considerations for different database designs in different environments
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design development and implementation of applications
  
• Experience in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
  
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data models
  
• Experience in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN VISIO PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures repository functions and data dictionaries
  
• Knowledge and experience in the use of information retrieval packages Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
  
• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data modelling/normalization standards
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
  
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
  
• Knowledge and understanding of objectoriented analysis and design techniques.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles concepts policies and practices
  
• Experience creating detailed data standards to enable integration with other systems
  
• Experience reviewing conceptual logical and physical data models for quality and adherence to standards Knowledge and understanding of dimensional and relational data models
  
• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  

Communication & Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear & concise. Presentation skills to present information and findings options and recommendations to clients project/technical team members and management audiences
  
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with clients project team members and management
  
• Selfmotivated leader with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration skills to jointly work towards project common goals/deliverables by proactively sharing status raising risks/issues and effort estimates
  
• Persistent attention to detail
  
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight deadlines
  
• Project rescue/project triage experience is an asset
  

Public Sector Experience

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
  
• Demonstrated experience in Ontario Design System
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
  

Requirements

Must haves:

• Experience as Data Modeller 5 years
  
• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  
• Experience with at least two different platforms operating systems environments database technologies languages and communications protocols
  
• Knowledge of performance considerations for different database designs in different environments
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design development and implementation of applications
  
• Experience in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
  
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data models
  
• Experience in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN VISIO PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures repository functions and data dictionaries
  

Nice To have:

• Demonstrated experience in Ontario Design System
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice