Senior Applications Architect

We are seeking a Enterprise Architect for our Ontario Government Client to lead and develop complex enterprise architecture solutions and governance artifacts.

Must Haves:

• In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, including data modeling standards, data management, process modeling, and data security management.

• Extensive experience with OPS Enterprise Architecture processes as both a Solution Architect and Change Application Architect.

• Proven experience in developing high-quality Enterprise Architecture governance artifacts and coordinating with stakeholders to address concerns and mitigate risks (e.g., TRA, PIA).

• Experience leading governance activities, including Threat and Risk Assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, and obtaining Architecture Governance Point approvals.

• Technical expertise with Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, and related technologies.

• Strong written and oral communication skills for consulting, presenting information, and explaining technical concepts to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise architecture policies, standards, and plans to ensure data management, protection, and integrity.

• Lead the development of governance artifacts and coordinate with stakeholders to address governance concerns and mitigate risks.

• Guide the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and ensure performance and reliability in production environments.

• Influence testing strategies and automate test processes while ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle.

• Recommend and implement changes to reference architectures and development frameworks while promoting industry standards and best practices.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in microservices architectures, service mesh, and customer experience portals.

• Familiarity with AI and ML implementations.

• Experience working in a test-driven development environment and using agile frameworks like Scrum.