Solution Designer

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative shipbuilding company is seeking a skilled IT architect to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge naval technology while collaborating closely with business stakeholders and technology specialists. You will guide solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business requirements and driving organizational change through emerging technologies. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong background in Microsoft technologies and cloud computing, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of shipbuilding in Canada!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in similar positions, with a focus on IT.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide the use of solutions and architectures to achieve business outcomes.
• Collaborate with project analysts to support delivery outcomes.
• Lead in designing and selecting information system solutions.

Skills

Microsoft technologies

Cloud computing

Solution architecture

Web application architecture

COTS solutions

TOGAF Certification

Education

Post-secondary education in computer science

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. Irving Shipbuilding is building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers as part of the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canadian history. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state-of-the-art naval technology, this opportunity is for you.

Working closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology specialists, you will discover the challenges the business is facing, then produce solutions and designs that add real value and meet the needs of the business.

Effective collaboration will drive your success as an influential thought leader, as well as the ability to draw on your broad generalist IT experience. If you are looking for a truly unique opportunity in your career – this is it. Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact on a national venture.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Qualifications

• Education Required: Post-secondary education in computer science or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years’ experience in similar position, including at least 10 years in a professional IT environment
• Experience providing technical direction
• Strong understanding of Microsoft technologies and Cloud
• Good understanding of architecting commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions
• Strong knowledge of web application architecture, trends, and emerging technologies
• Naturally curious, focused, and driven with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail
• TOGAF Certification

Responsibilities

• Guide the effective use of solutions and architectures to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements
• Provide solution architecture design and recommendations to project team
• Collaborate with project Business Analysts to understand business goals and support delivery outcomes
• Collaborate with other Architects for successful delivery of program streams and individual projects
• Lead in designing, specifying, and selecting information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure, and performance
• Ensure alignment with the overall Application, Information, and Technology principles
• Update the Enterprise Architecture repository, maintaining impacted components, relationships, and attributes
• Lead the organization in leveraging emerging technology and use knowledge of IT solutions to drive organizational change and support business process design
• Understand and support software architecture design and assist the development team in solution development
• Estimate costs and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development, and support