Senior Solution Architect 2 – Geospatial
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Job Summary
- Lead enterprise-level Solution Architecture reviews assessments and architecture governance activities.
- Develop update and maintain Solution Architecture artifacts aligned with OPS standards and enterprise governance requirements.
- Support AGP 1 AGP 2 and AGP 3 architecture governance processes and Architecture Review Board approvals.
- Design end-to-end enterprise technical solutions aligned with current state environments enterprise standards and strategic roadmaps.
- Architect and support GIS enterprise solutions APIs enterprise applications cloud platforms integration frameworks and data environments.
- Conduct feasibility studies cost-benefit analysis solution viability assessments and provide strategic architecture recommendations.
- Facilitate architecture workshops JAD sessions technical design reviews and stakeholder engagement meetings.
- Develop conceptual logical and physical architecture models with full traceability across architecture domains.
- Define system decomposition application layers subsystems interfaces integrations and component interactions.
- Ensure alignment between Solution Architecture Documents (SAD) Business Architecture Documents (BAD) Information Architecture Documents (IAD) and Solution Requirements Documents (SRD).
- Apply Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies GO-ITS standards and enterprise security requirements.
- Provide architecture guidance for cloud delivery DevOps CI/CD containerization and enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Advise stakeholders on infrastructure architecture disaster recovery availability cybersecurity and non-functional requirements.
- Support procurement initiatives vendor solution evaluations COTS assessments and technical architecture reviews.
- Ensure architecture solutions align with AODA accessibility standards privacy requirements and enterprise security controls.
- Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience.
- Minimum 5 years leading Solution Architecture initiatives on large complex enterprise projects.
- Proven experience designing enterprise-wide end-to-end technical solutions.
- Strong expertise across multiple architecture domains including Application Infrastructure Security Data Integration and Cloud Architecture.
- Extensive experience with GIS enterprise tools APIs Data Marts Data Lakes Workflow Management Business Intelligence Machine Learning and Data Science workflows.
- Strong experience with vendor-hosted and packaged enterprise solutions.
- Extensive experience with OPS Enterprise Architecture governance and AGP processes particularly AGP 1 and AGP 2.
- Experience developing solution architectures using Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies and GO-ITS standards.
- Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture governance processes across AGP 0 1 2 and 3.
- Experience with GO-ITS 200PRS and Ontario General Security Requirements including:
- GO-ITS 25
- GO-ITS 25.13
- GO-ITS 25.21
- Proven expertise developing conceptual logical and physical solution architectures.
- Strong experience with Application Infrastructure Security and Data conceptual schemas.
- Expertise in Logical Application Schema development and enterprise system decomposition.
- Ability to create scalable enterprise architectures involving complex integrations and distributed systems.
- Experience designing API-based enterprise solutions and transactional systems.
- Expertise with infrastructure logical modelling and complex component architecture design.
- Applied experience with Data Modeling and Program Area Data Architecture integration into Solution Architecture.
- Experience aligning solutions with Information Architecture Documentation (IAD) and OPS standards.
- Strong knowledge of Information Management including:
- Data Governance
- Data Quality
- Master Data Management
- Records Management
- Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
- Experience with cloud delivery models virtualization Docker Kubernetes and container solutions.
- Experience implementing authentication technologies browser-based security controls and web application security standards.
- Knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipelines Git/version control systems and enterprise automation practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and enterprise product management principles.
- Hands-on knowledge of programming languages including Python Java and JavaScript.
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies including React and .
- Knowledge of HTML5 CSS/SCSS semantic accessible development standards and modern UI architecture practices.
- Understanding of automated testing approaches including unit integration end-to-end accessibility and cross-browser testing.
- Excellent communication facilitation negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience facilitating architecture review sessions JAD workshops technical decision-making meetings and problem-solving discussions.
- Strong consulting and relationship management skills with executive stakeholders technical teams and vendor partners.
- Ability to prepare architecture presentations reports recommendations and executive briefings.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate enterprise architecture strategies and technical solutions.
- Ability to assess emerging technologies and recommend innovative enterprise solutions.
- Experience reviewing complex data management integration and application architecture concerns.
- Ability to analyze system requirements and implement solutions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
- Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards.
- Knowledge of Privacy and Records Keeping principles.
- Ability to establish and maintain Solution Architecture governance controls and standards compliance.
- Experience in Business Architecture and Information Architecture domains.
- Experience with Ontario Digital Service principles and enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Experience with open-source technologies and databases.
- Knowledge of UI/UX design standards accessibility-focused design systems and modern web standards.
- Ability to support procurement processes COTS evaluations and vendor solution selection initiatives.
- Experience leveraging cutting-edge technologies in enterprise architecture strategies.
- GIS and Geospatial platform experience is highly preferred.
- Peterborough Ontario
- Toronto Ontario
- Candidate must be available to work continuously throughout the contract duration to support the targeted AGP 3 governance deadline.
- This engagement is within the Ontario Public Service environment and requires strong enterprise governance and architecture leadership experience.
Required Skills:
Mandatory Skills & Experience Enterprise Solution Architecture Experience Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience. Minimum 5 years leading Solution Architecture initiatives on large complex enterprise projects. Proven experience designing enterprise-wide end-to-end technical solutions. Strong expertise across multiple architecture domains including Application Infrastructure Security Data Integration and Cloud Architecture. Extensive experience with GIS enterprise tools APIs Data Marts Data Lakes Workflow Management Business Intelligence Machine Learning and Data Science workflows. Strong experience with vendor-hosted and packaged enterprise solutions. Enterprise Architecture Governance & OPS Standards Extensive experience with OPS Enterprise Architecture governance and AGP processes particularly AGP 1 and AGP 2. Experience developing solution architectures using Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies and GO-ITS standards. Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture governance processes across AGP 0 1 2 and 3. Experience with GO-ITS 200PRS and Ontario General Security Requirements including: GO-ITS 25 GO-ITS 25.13 GO-ITS 25.21 Solution Architecture & Technical Design Proven expertise developing conceptual logical and physical solution architectures. Strong experience with Application Infrastructure Security and Data conceptual schemas. Expertise in Logical Application Schema development and enterprise system decomposition. Ability to create scalable enterprise architectures involving complex integrations and distributed systems. Experience designing API-based enterprise solutions and transactional systems. Expertise with infrastructure logical modelling and complex component architecture design. Information & Data Architecture Applied experience with Data Modeling and Program Area Data Architecture integration into Solution Architecture. Experience aligning solutions with Information Architecture Documentation (IAD) and OPS standards. Strong knowledge of Information Management including: Data Governance Data Quality Master Data Management Records Management Cloud Security & DevOps Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Experience with cloud delivery models virtualization Docker Kubernetes and container solutions. Experience implementing authentication technologies browser-based security controls and web application security standards. Knowledge of DevOps CI/CD pipelines Git/version control systems and enterprise automation practices. Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and enterprise product management principles. Development Technologies Hands-on knowledge of programming languages including Python Java and JavaScript. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies including React and . Knowledge of HTML5 CSS/SCSS semantic accessible development standards and modern UI architecture practices. Understanding of automated testing approaches including unit integration end-to-end accessibility and cross-browser testing. Business & Stakeholder Engagement Excellent communication facilitation negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience facilitating architecture review sessions JAD workshops technical decision-making meetings and problem-solving discussions. Strong consulting and relationship management skills with executive stakeholders technical teams and vendor partners. Ability to prepare architecture presentations reports recommendations and executive briefings. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Strong analytical skills to evaluate enterprise architecture strategies and technical solutions. Ability to assess emerging technologies and recommend innovative enterprise solutions. Experience reviewing complex data management integration and application architecture concerns. Ability to analyze system requirements and implement solutions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices. Accessibility Compliance & Governance Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards. Knowledge of Privacy and Records Keeping principles. Ability to establish and maintain Solution Architecture governance controls and standards compliance. Desirable Skills Experience in Business Architecture and Information Architecture domains. Experience with Ontario Digital Service principles and enterprise modernization initiatives. Experience with open-source technologies and databases. Knowledge of UI/UX design standards accessibility-focused design systems and modern web standards. Ability to support procurement processes COTS evaluations and vendor solution selection initiatives. Experience leveraging cutting-edge technologies in enterprise architecture strategies. GIS and Geospatial platform experience is highly preferred
Required Education:
Preferred Education QualificationBachelors degree in:Computer ScienceInformation TechnologySoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringGIS / GeomaticsInformation SystemsOr a related technical disciplineStrongly Preferred / AdvantageousMasters degree in:Enterprise ArchitectureComputer ScienceInformation SystemsGIS / Geospatial TechnologiesBusiness Technology Management
