Description
We are looking for a  senior solutions designer to lead the design and execution of modernization strategies aimed at transitioning legacy applications from IBM technologies to Azure-based platforms. Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess current systems, pinpoint areas for improvement, and craft thorough modernization roadmaps. Architect solutions that are both scalable and secure, utilizing Azure services and adhering to best practices. Offer technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the development team, ensuring compliance with coding standards, security protocols, and project timelines.

 

Key deliverables will include:

 

Design and Documentation
Provide the design and produce design document to capture all details
Regularly update the design document as the development progresses.
Capture all the decision points on solutioning and design and rationales
Provide technical documents that assists OPS checkpoints & gating when needed
 

Development
Lead development team on implementation of the design.  
Writing and/or generating code, conducting unit tests on written code
 

Support
Assist with troubleshooting production issues and support day-to-day operations
The Vendor’s Personnel will also be required to

Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines;
Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them;
Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed;
Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices;
Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices;
Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines;
Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff;
And Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.


 

Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Criteria 1: Technical Skills  

Criteria 1 Points: 30  

Criteria 1 Details:  

10+ years of experience on backend design and development using REST Web Services, JPA, hibernates, database, SQL, PL/SQL.
Strong expertise in enterprise integration design, including experience with integration patterns, technologies, design principle and best practices.
In-depth knowledge of Spring Framework, especially Spring Integration, and experience designing and building integration solutions using it.
Strong knowledge of message-oriented middleware and enterprise service buses as IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACEs) or MuleSoft and experience designing and building solutions using them.
Experience with integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in Azure context
Hands-on experience with integration technologies, such as JMS, AMQP, or REST, and an understanding of how to use them in Azure Integration context.
Experience with data model, database such as Oracle, SQL server.
Experience with cloud-based integration solutions
 

Criteria 2: Development Skills  

Criteria 2 Points: 25  

Criteria 2 Details:  

10+ years of experience on backend design and development using REST Web Services, JPA, hibernates, database, SQL, PL/SQL.
Hands-on experience with integration technologies, such as APIs, Message Queues and Middleware, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB):
Experience in designing solutions from business requirements, especially using UML, JEE, Service Bus, and ETL.  
 

Criteria 3: System Analysis  

Criteria 3 Points: 20  

Criteria 3 Details:  

Experience in System Analysis, requirements gathering and designing use cases  
Experience with prototyping solution for presentation to the client or Sr. management  
 

Criteria 4: Communication Skills  

Criteria 4 Points: 15  

Criteria 4 Details:  

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills  
Experience with facilitating and leading discussions with technical teams as well as business  
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines  
 

Criteria 5: Public sector exp

Criteria 5 Points: 10  

Criteria 5 Details:  

Experience in working with Enterprise Architecture within OPS, following standarards and documentation artifacts and template  


Supplier Comments

Max submission: 1 (one)

Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote



Must Haves:

hands on - development design / IT experience

experience with system integration

Experience with solution design / multi-integration experience

Experience with API integration