Senior Application / Software Architect

Donna Cona Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Application / Software Architect in Ottawa to develop technical architectures and solutions for key government clients. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in software applications design, security clearance, and proficiency in PHP and Laravel. This role emphasizes automation and knowledge transfer with internal staff, providing an exciting opportunity to shape innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Valid security clearance at the level of Reliability.
• Minimum 10 years experience in designing software applications.
• 10 years experience in analyzing functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical architectures and strategies.
• Deliver and maintain GCDocx2HTML application.
• Design and implement automation solutions.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

MySQL

Web CMS

Automation Scripting

Systems Analysis

Knowledge Transfer

Education

University degree in related field

Job description

Reference #: 8057
Location: Ottawa – remote
Type: Sub-contract

Donna Cona Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Application / Software Architect, for one of our key government clients to develop technical architectures, frameworks and strategies to meet business and application requirements.

Candidate MUST have the following:

• A valid security clearance at the level of Reliability;
• A university degree in a *related business or technology discipline, OR a two-year college diploma in a *related business or technology discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a *related business or technology discipline, OR a university degree in any field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a *related business or technology discipline, OR a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a *related business or technology discipline. *Related is defined as discipline in Information Management, Information Technology or Business Management;
• A minimum of ten (10) years‘ experience within the last 15 years in designing and delivering software applications;
• A minimum of ten (10) years‘ experience within the last 15 years in designing and delivering application architectures;
• A minimum of ten (10) years‘ experience within the last 15 years in analyzing functional requirements to identify information, procedures and decision flows;
• Developed and deployed web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL in a cloud or server environment;
• Created automation scripts to support digital publishing workflows;
• Created and implemented Intranet web CMS modules;
• Developed and implemented automation solutions to support publishing and content conversion;
• Facilitated knowledge transfer to designated internal staff through walkthroughs, demos, and Q&A sessions; and
• Complete the following Deliverables:
  • Deliver, update and maintain fully functional GCDocx2HTML application with enhancements aligned to Canada Gazette publishing standards;
  • Deliver and update automation scripts on web servers for the monitoring project of web assets (i.e. server differences, dead links etc.);
  • Deliver and implement mySource Drupal CMS custom modules;
  • Design and implement automation solutions to streamline the development, deployment, and maintenance of static web publishing, C-58 binders and eForms catalogue; and
  • Completed knowledge transfer sessions and accompanying reference materials to ensure continuity of support and development.

Candidate should have the following demonstrated experience:

• Over ten (10) years’ experience within a large organization* in performing Options Analysis**, and being responsible for recommending an IT solution. * Options Analysis is defined as analyzing business requirements, recommending a conceptual architecture, breaking architecture into IT capabilities and components, researching products and IT components that fit the capability and recommending an IT Solution. ** Large: an organization with more than 1,000 employees; and
• Experience within the past ten (10) years designing enterprise class systems* built with 3 tier architecture or more. * Enterprise class system is defined as a system which involves multiple client-server applications (excluding desktop automation applications) used by at least half of business lines or sectors within the enterprise or organization.

Donna Cona is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability,age or any other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a barrier free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals.

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