Enterprise Architect

vTech Solution; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled IT Architect to shape the future of technology solutions. This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration and strategic thinking, with a focus on defining and implementing modular architectures. You will lead options analysis, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a strong background in application architecture and systems analysis, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on government initiatives while working in a supportive and flexible setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in application architecture and systems analysis/design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify overall structure and components of IT solutions.
• Conduct options analysis and support decision-making for ministry initiatives.

Skills

Application Architecture

Systems Analysis / Design

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Middleware Knowledge

Object-Oriented Design

Tools

API Integrations

Data Streaming Integrations

Job description

This role involves defining and specifying the overall structure and logical components of IT solutions, products, and services, ensuring compliance with Government of Ontario IT Standards. A significant portion of the role (50%) focuses on conducting options analysis, leading solution recommendations, and supporting decision-making for ministry initiatives. The remaining responsibilities encompass solution development and implementation using composable and modular architectures, maintaining knowledge of industry standards, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Location :

Hybrid position; 3 days / week on-site at any LRC location (Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Guelph, Toronto, Peterborough).

Responsibilities :

• Support projects aligned with Government of Ontario initiatives.
• Define and specify the overall structure and logical components of IT solutions.
• Define relationships among applications, reusable components, interfaces, and quality metrics.
• Develop, implement, and manage cross-platform applications in large, distributed environments.
• Define interactions between application packages, databases, and middleware.
• Develop enterprise architecture deliverables and conceptual models based on Ontario Government methodologies and standards.
• Conduct options analysis and support decision-making according to OPS directives and GO-ITS.
• Decompose and compose requirements for composable and modular architecture solutions.
• Assess business strategy, requirements, current environment, and technology to evaluate solution alternatives.
• Conduct cost / benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and provide recommendations.
• Lead solution options analysis and technology recommendations for ministry initiatives.
• Provide IT architecture expertise and leadership across domains (business, technology, applications, security, information).
• Develop and implement solutions based on composable and modular architectures, including API and data streaming integrations.
• Stay current with industry standards / trends (cloud, microservices, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Deliver advice, consultation, and recommendations on architecture and system analysis / design.
• Demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand mandates and requirements.
• Facilitate consensus building, negotiation, and problem-solving with diverse audiences.

Required Skills & Certifications :

• Experience in application architecture, systems analysis / design, structured methodologies, and use of modern tools.
• Knowledge of performance considerations, middleware, gateways, data / process modeling, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Understanding of object-oriented design, information management, and multi-tier infrastructure design.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as a collaborative team player.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications :

• Experience with Government of Ontario IT Standards (GO-ITS).
• Experience with composable and modular architectures, API and data streaming integrations.

Special Considerations :

• This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at one of the listed locations.

Scheduling :

• The specific schedule will be determined in collaboration with the hiring manager, but will require 3 days on-site per week.