Solutions Architect Resource

BQ INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Regina; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a well-rounded Solutions Architect Resource to join its team in Regina. The role involves providing IT solutions to business problems by leveraging technical expertise in ArcGIS, JD Edwards, and project management. The successful candidate will lead evaluations, ensure alignment with enterprise strategies, and deliver successful technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technical lead on large IT projects valued over $1 Million.
• Hands-on experience in ArcGIS and JD Edwards Enterprise.
• Expert communicator to guide clients through solution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution evaluation and act as technical authority on projects.
• Develop specifications for RFP documents and proof of concepts.
• Ensure successful delivery of solutions into operations.

Skills

Architecture and design techniques

Technical leadership

Solution evaluation

Communication skills

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

JD Edwards Enterprise One

Job description

Client: SaskEnergy
Role: Solutions Architect Resource

RFP No.: : 6797SX
Location: Onsite in Regina, SK
Contract Term: March 31, 2023 with 3extension of 1 year each.
Start Date: April ,2022
End Date: March 31, 2023 with 3 additional terms of 1 Year Each
Due to Client: April 4th, 2022; 2:00 P.M. CST (Saskatchewan Time)
Due to BQ: April 4th, 2022, 12:00 p.m., CST
Please Include: Resume, References, Skills Matric
Rate Range or Guidance: Most Competitive Bill Rate

SaskEnergy is seeking a solution architect resource with a broad based background of technical experience and deep technical expertise in at least one of the following; ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and GeoCortex Essentials, Jira and JD Edwards Enterprise One applications to be part of the Business Applications Solutions & Architecture team to provide Information Technology (IT) solutions to business problems.

These solutions may include systems, applications, infrastructure or processes, and may involve the enterprise and integration of a wide variety of products, services and technologies. The Solution Architect position requires extensive knowledge of systems, architectures, systems management, networking, network computing and application design techniques, different platform implementations and should be able to identify, evaluate and select the elements of the solution which best meet the business needs of the client organization.

Solution Architect Resource apply extensive knowledge to products, technologies, services and methodologies in response to business needs. The skills required of all Solution Architects are very broad, and come from all of the technical disciplines in which IT Architects are directly involved. Also required are strong personal business, industry and project management skills.

Solution Architects are engaged in enterprise design and / or development for transforming client requirements and process models into plans, process IT solutions which include hardware, software, network and data specifications. Activities include technical planning, build vs. buy assessment, reviews, development of architecture, and modification of specifications for customized application solution components.

• of Requirements

Typical activities in this role include but not limited to:

1. Leading solution evaluation and assuming a technical leadership role as part of the core team on Business Applications projects, acting as the representative for Digital, Technology and Security (DT&S).

2. Ensuring solutions are in alignment with enterprise strategies and focused on business outcomes.

3. Developing non-functional and technical specifications for solution RFP documents.

4. Development of proof of concepts

5. Ensuring solutions and services are successfully and sustainably delivered into operations.

6. Actively contributing to architecture boards and continued improvement of our practice.

7. Overseeing the activities of technical resources to deliver solutions.

8. Work with project teams to develop the conceptual architecture design; ensuring it contains appropriate level of guidance (business, information, application and technical perspective).

9. Providing assistance and mentorship as required.

Experience:

1. At minimum a technical lead on two (2) large ($1Million+) IT projects, in a Solution Architect role, from start to finish as part of a project team. Indicate all projects that fit this experience if more than the two (2) required.

2. Architecture and/or hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies:

o ArcGIS Enterprise

o ArcGIS Online

o JD Edwards Enterprise One

• Architecture and/or hands-on experience with one or more of the following methodologies: o Rational Unified Process (RUP)
• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• Experience working within a governance framework for change management and information management.
• Experience managing the human side of digital disruption via adoption frameworks, for example Experience leveraging the Microsoft Service Adoption Framework.
• Expert level communicator (ability to communicate and present effectively, create effective tailored content).
• Experience working closely with the business to guide them from start to finish thru the solutioning process and into final delivery.
• Canadian federal, provincial, municipal government or similar work
• Government of Saskatchewan / Utilities or similar work
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

The proponent will be required on site at SaskEnergy Head Office in Regina, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and the proposed hourly rate shall be inclusive of all travel and living costs (PST and GST are extra).

The key skills and knowledge areas required for the resource are outlined in attached Appendix C – Supplementary Specifications. North American job experience is considered an asset for this proposal.

Proponents are encouraged to provide specific and qualitative verbiage of other areas where their expertise can add value to our teams, and make our projects as successful as possible. We are looking for a well-rounded Solutions Architect Resource to fill this role.

The preference for start date is as soon as possible. The initial term for this role will conclude on March 31, 2023