SUMMARY

Join our team as a Senior I&IT Application Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise systems across the Ontario Public Sector. In this hybrid role (3 days onsite/2 days remote), you'll architect scalable, secure solutions using Microsoft Azure and guide legacy-to-cloud transformations. Leverage your expertise in OPS enterprise standards, system integration, and cloud infrastructure to shape the future of public sector IT. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with government regulations. Ideal for experienced architects who thrive on strategic leadership, technical innovation, and driving modernization across complex, mission-critical systems.

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 province’s 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 

• Monitor system performance and scalability, making recommendations for enhancements. 
• Ensure the architecture is adaptable to future technological advancements and evolving OPS needs. 

 

Key Deliverables:

Comprehensive Architecture Blueprint 

• Detailed documentation outlining the integration framework for OPS applications, emphasizing scalability, modularity, and compliance with OPS standards. 

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Solution Designs 

• Technical documentation of Azure-based infrastructure, including architecture diagrams, resource allocation strategies, security protocols, and disaster recovery plans. 

System Integration Plans and Roadmaps 

• Roadmaps and plans detailing the integration of legacy systems, permit systems, and inter-agency data-sharing strategies. 
• Clearly defined milestones and performance metrics for successful implementation. 

Enterprise Architecture & Best Practices Documentation 

• Standardized OPS architecture guidelines, including design review protocols, governance policies, and continuous improvement strategies. 

Risk Assessment & Compliance Reports 

• Regular reports addressing privacy, security, and data integrity risks, with recommended action plans. 

Performance & Scalability Reports 

• Continuous performance monitoring reports, including recommendations for optimizations to ensure the architecture remains future-ready. 

Skills

 

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred. 
• Experience: 
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture and system integration. 
  • Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Ontario public sector. 
  • Strong track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments. 
  • Proven ability to integrate complex permit and application systems while managing cross-functional dependencies. 
• Technical Skills: 
  • Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring. 
  • Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies. 
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS. 
  • Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to OPS. 
• Leadership & Collaboration Skills: 
  • Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams and influencing stakeholders across various levels. 
  • Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals. 

Supplier Comments

Max submission: 1 (one)

Hybrid: 3 Days onsite / 2 days remote

 

Must Have:

• Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Ontario public sector. 
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments. 
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies. 
• Experience designing multiple system integrations.
• Previous OPS experience.