RQ09369 - Senior Applications Architect (Azure)
222 Jarvis St Toronto
Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote
Contract (9 months)
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Architecture & Integration Framework Design
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture blueprints for integrating multiple critical OPS applications.
- Ensure scalability modularity and compliance with evolving OPS and government standards.
- Define and implement architecture best practices ensuring alignment with OPS enterprise architecture guidelines.
Cloud Infrastructure Management (Microsoft Azure)
- Serve as the lead architect for cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Design and optimize resource allocation security and performance strategies in Azure environments.
- Ensure compliance with OPS cloud security policies and public sector regulatory requirements.
Lead System Integration Efforts
- Oversee complex integration projects including legacy-to-cloud transitions permit systems and inter-agency data sharing.
- Ensure high availability interoperability and seamless functionality across all integrated systems.
- Lead the adoption of microservices APIs and middleware to support enterprise system modernization.
Enterprise Standardization & Best Practices
- Establish and enforce enterprise architecture best practices design review standards and governance policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OPS system performance and integration strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with IT teams project managers and business stakeholders across OPS to align architectural solutions with strategic objectives.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
Risk Assessment & Compliance Oversight
- Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits related to privacy security and data integrity.
- Ensure all solutions meet Ontario public sector regulatory requirements and ITIL framework standards.
Performance Optimization & Future-Readiness
- Monitor system performance and scalability making recommendations for enhancements.
- Ensure the architecture is adaptable to future technological advancements and evolving OPS needs.
Must-Haves:
- 10 years of experience with the following:
- As an 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.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field. Masters degree or certifications (e.g. TOGAF Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.
Nice-to-haves:
- Prior OPS experience - Architecture exp (highly preferred)