Description
Job Summary:
The Senior I&IT Application Architect will be a key strategic leader in designing and implementing the Ontario Public Sector's (OPS) next-generation application integration and architecture solutions. This senior role requires a visionary architect who can guide the integration of critical applications, with a focus on permit systems and compliance frameworks, leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to optimize and future-proof our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with OPS enterprise architecture, a talent for cross-departmental collaboration, and a commitment to delivering resilient, scalable, and secure architectures aligned with the provinces long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Architecture & Integration Framework Design
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture blueprints for integrating multiple critical OPS applications .
- Ensure scalability, modularity, and compliance with evolving OPS and government standards .
- Define and implement architecture best practices , ensuring alignment with OPS enterprise architecture guidelines.
Cloud Infrastructure Management (Microsoft Azure)
- Serve as the lead architect for cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure .
- Design and optimize resource allocation, security, and performance strategies in Azure environments.
- Ensure compliance with OPS cloud security policies and public sector regulatory requirements .
Lead System Integration Efforts
- Oversee complex integration projects , including legacy-to-cloud transitions, permit systems, and inter-agency data sharing .
- Ensure high availability, interoperability, and seamless functionality across all integrated systems.
- Lead the adoption of microservices, APIs, and middleware to support enterprise system modernization.
Enterprise Standardization & Best Practices
- Establish and enforce enterprise architecture best practices , design review standards, and governance policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OPS system performance and integration strategies .
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with IT teams, project managers, and business stakeholders across OPS to align architectural solutions with strategic objectives.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
Risk Assessment & Compliance Oversight
- Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits related to privacy, security, and data integrity .
- Ensure all solutions meet Ontario public sector regulatory requirements and ITIL framework standards.
Performance Optimization & Future-Readiness