Application / Software Architect

Talent To Hire Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology solutions firm is seeking an experienced Technology Architect to design, develop, and implement technical architectures that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and application architecture, and expertise in technologies such as Java and .NET. This role emphasizes the importance of collaboration, analytical thinking, and security considerations. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience levels ranging from less than 5 years to over 10 years are considered.
• Must possess enhanced reliability security clearance.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical architectures to meet business needs.
• Ensure seamless integration of technology solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends to align with regulations.

Skills

Software Architecture

Application Architecture

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Documentation Skills

Standardization Skills

Collaboration

Tools

Java

.NET

Oracle

SQL

Job description

The Technology Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies that meet business and application requirements. This role involves evaluating technology solutions, ensuring system integration, and monitoring industry trends to stay aligned with government and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Development & Strategy

Develop technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies to meet organizational business needs and application requirements.

Identify policies and requirements driving the need for specific technology solutions.

Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to address business challenges effectively.

System Integration & Functional Analysis

Ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across systems and platforms.

Analyze functional requirements to identify key information flows, procedures, and decision-making points.

Define and document interfaces between manual and automated operations within subsystems, and between new and legacy systems.

Standards & Documentation

Define and document system-specific standards for programming, testing, and documentation, including program libraries, data dictionaries, and naming conventions.

Evaluate and document existing procedures, including database content and application subsystems.

Prepare a detailed plan for the technical design phase and secure approval for system proposals.

Industry & Technology Monitoring

Stay updated on industry trends to ensure technology solutions align with government and industry directions.

Experience Levels

Level 1: Less than 5 years of experience

Level 2: 5 to less than 10 years of experience

Level 3: 10 or more years of experience

Key Skills & Experience

Must-Have Skills:

Software Architecture (5+ years)

Application Architecture (5+ years)

Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance

Technical Expertise:

Java

.NET

Oracle

SQL

Preferred Skills:

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS)

Electronic Business using eXtensible Markup Language (EbXML)

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent documentation and standardization skills.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical solutions.

Preferred Certifications

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Skills Summary

Even if you don’t fully meet every requirement, we will still be open to review your application. We value diverse expertise and perspectives that drive innovation.

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