RQ08696 - Applications Architect - Intermediate

Responsibilities:

• Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure logical components and the logical interrelationships of a computer its operating system a network or other conception.
  
• Defines the structure and relationship among applications including the identification of reusable components quality level metrics the organization and layering of software and the determination of interfaces.
  
• Responsibilities also include developing implementing and managing at least one crossplatform application in a large and distributed environment monitor the whole system understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code.
  
• Defines the interactions between application packages databases and middleware systems.
  

General Skills:

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level
  
• Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms operating systems environments database technologies programming languages and communication protocols
  
• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design development and implementation of applications
  
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
  
• Experience in the use of development tools Computer Aided Software Engineering ( C A S E ) tools information retrieval packages and other software tools such as project management software and business reengineering software
  
• Experience in the use of data and process modelling methodologies techniques and tools including a working knowledge of metadata structures repository functions and data dictionaries
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
  
• Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
  
• 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:

• Knowledge and understanding of objectoriented analysis and design techniques
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies processes and practice
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles concepts policies and practices
  
• Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions
  
• Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation)
  
• Experience leading multitier application infrastructure design documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations
  
• Experience designing developing implementing and maintaining large complex applications workflow processes and dynamic forms
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• Experience designing enterprise level cloud native architectures
  
• Experience with Zachman artefacts
  
• Experience with Architecture governance
  
• Experience designing microservices
  
• Experience designing customcode projects
  

Skill Set Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Agile methodologies
  
• Experience designing enterprise level cloud native architectures
  
• Experience with Zachman artefacts
  
• Experience with Architecture governance
  
• Experience designing microservices
  
• Experience leading he architecture design from conception through to implementation
  
• Experience designing cloud native systems using containerized microservices in a kubernetes environment
  
• Experience designing customcode projects
  
• Experience designing cloud systems using IaaS PaaS and SaaS components
  
• Working knowledge of interoperability integration and capability with cloud technologies
  
• Working knowledge of both low code development and custom development on Azure
  
• Expert knowledge developing APIs especially RESTful web services
  
• Working knowledge with data design and development
  
• Working knowledge of development in Azure technologies
  
• Working knowledge of multiple back end and front end technologies including java .net JAM stack etc.
  
• Expert knowledge of Cloud Security Principles and technology such as Azure AD B2C Authentication Okta Authentication
  
• Experience developing solution architecture documentation according to industry standards
  
• Working knowledge of DevOps task boards pipelines etc.
  

Experience:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure
  
• Experience building custom APIs and web services
  
• Proficiency in all cloud service models: SaaS PaaS and IaaS
  
• Certification in Azure are preferred
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies including using kanban/task boards
  
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
  
• Experience building custom code backend systems
  
• Expert knowledge of Cloud Security Principles such as Azure AD B2C Authentication Okta Authentication
  

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills to prepare documentation including but not limited to: solution documentation reports reviews assessments
  
• Ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively and in a userfriendly manner; maintain a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
  
• Ability to communicate designs and development in clear and understandable manner