Applications Architect - Senior JP233

P@thlion Staffing Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An Enterprise Architect is sought to define the overall structure and interrelationships of computer systems, operating environments and applications. You will identify reusable components, establish quality metrics, organize software layers and specify interfaces across a large distributed environment.

Responsibilities include developing and managing cross-platform architectures, modeling interactions between packages, databases and middleware, and setting limitations and requirements for

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in application architecture development and implementation.
• Extensive systems analysis and design experience in large environments.
• Familiarity with TOGAF ADM or Zachman architecture frameworks.
• Experience with modeling tools such as EA Sparx, Archi, ArchiMate or UML.
• Knowledge of integration types: SOA, APIs, web services, real-time and batch processing.
• Experience with middleware, gateways, and enterprise service bus concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define overall structure and interrelationships of applications and OS.
• Identify reusable components and establish interfaces.
• Develop and manage cross-platform applications in a large distributed environment.
• Define source code requirements and monitor system interactions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Self-motivation

Tools

EA Sparx

Archi

ArchiMate

UML

Web services

Job description

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 re-usable 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 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

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures for a minimum 6 years
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks including business / information / application / technology / security architecture domains
• Practical experience in at least one of current architecture tools e.g. EA Sparx, Archi or similar with the modeling experience with Archimate and/or UML in a team environment
• Experience and knowledge of different integration types including SOA, APIs, web services, real time and batch based, hub and spoke; experience in enterprise service bus implementationsExtensive 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
• Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering 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 producing target solution architecture, as-is documentation, and to-be blueprints
• Knowledge of leading edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures
• Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN and personal computer system technologies, related best practices, directory/messaging standards, standard facilities infrastructure/architecture management, facility service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction.
• Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and integration of those technologies with on premises environment
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) 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
• Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high quality solutions; high initiative and ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment and ability to work on simultaneous projects
• Leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentation skills to lead the analysis, design, and development of enterprise technology/infrastructure architecture initiatives

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented 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 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