Applications Architect

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Applications Architect for a 6-month contract. This role involves leading the architecture and design of complex applications, ensuring quality standards and component interactions are met. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in application development, particularly in asset management systems. The position requires onsite presence for 2 days a week, with potential additional days as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of application architectures.
• Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design for large corporate implementations.
• Deep knowledge in enterprise asset management systems, including Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver cross-platform applications in a distributed environment.
• Define the structure and interactions among applications, databases, and middleware systems.

Skills

Application architecture

Enterprise asset management systems

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Applications Architect – Senior

6 month contract

Toronto – 2 days onsite – some weeks might require more days

Overview

Responsibilities

• Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components related to asset management systems
• Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces
• Responsibilities also include architecting, designing, and delivering at least one cross-platform 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

• At least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of application architectures
• Experience leading multi-tier 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
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Deep knowledge and expertise in enterprise asset management systems, including Maximo
• Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
• 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 and documentation, including ADRs)
• Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice