Job Description

Title: Solution Architect CRM - Intermediate
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 113 days with possible extension.
Scope

• Develops, recommends, implements and manages the technical architecture (hardware, software, database and communications) which will be used for all or specific applications in a large, distributed cross-platform environment.
• Responsibilities also include the identification of relevant information and the determination of the environment, which will be used for development

Assignment Deliverables

• Develop, recommend, implement and manage technical architecture at the specified experience level
• Developing, recommending and implementing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models
• Preparing systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Developing design for large system integrations
• Developing enterprise architecture deliverables based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
• Facilitate, gather, report, and deliver information to governing bodies for approval. i.e. OPS security assessment and Architecture Review Board
• Facilitate, present, and deliver all related materials to get approval of OPS Cyber Securities Assessment and OPS Architectural Review Board

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Mandatory Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and solution integration

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 functionalities and capabilities.
• Knowledge of native capabilities of the system that needs to provide the functionality (e.g., Dynamics 365 or any other system).
• Proficiency in developing and customizing solutions within Microsoft Dynamics 365, including experience with tools such as Power Platform, X++, and other Dynamics development frameworks.
• Leadership experience in the development and implementation of technical architecture at the specified experience level
• Experience developing, recommending, implementing and managing technical architecture
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and other software tools such as project management tools
• Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and directions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
• Strong communication skills to participate in team discussions, ability to explain complex technical terms for a non-technical audience, make solution recommendations and document/explain work
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, to sell your ideas to colleagues, both technical and non-technical
• Demonstrated the ability to get buy-in from a team to implement new and improved ways of doing things

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:
Criteria 1: Technical Skills - 40 Points

• Hands-on experience in working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 cloud
• Extensive experience with at least three different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, and communications protocols
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Knowledge and experience designing processes around ITIL and can guide others using this methodology

Criteria 2: Functional Knowledge - 30 Points

• Experience in working with technical and business partners in creating information architecture and models
• Experience translating business requirements into reporting needs
• Experience preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes and data models
• Experience of the OPS Cyber Securities Assessment, documentation of Threat Risk Assessments, and Architecture Review Board process. To lead through each of these areas for successful approvals

Criteria 3: Interpersonal Skills - 30 Points

• Strong communication, negotiation skills and ability to participate and lead discussions with business/senior leadership on making solution recommendations and document/explain work

Must have:

• At least 8 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and solution integration, including experience with tools such as Power Platform, X++, and other Dynamics development frameworks.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and other software tools such as project management tools
• Knowledge of native capabilities of the system that need to provide functionality (e.g., Dynamics 365 or any other system)

Skills Required