Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect
Job ID: 61011
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Overview:
Our client in Winnipeg, MB is looking for a Solution Architect resource for a 4-month contract to start, reference 151-1123. The position can be remote.

What you will be doing:

Develop initial high level estimates for scoping, implementing and operating new solutions

Document the technical, security and non functional requirements for potential solutions

Provide technical input into the procurement of new solutions including assisting with the development of Request for Proposal / Quote documents

Develop detailed solution estimates based on vendor proposals for implementing and operating solutions Analyze the business needs of clients and stakeholders to propose potential solutions both technical and nontechnical

Lead the translation of business requirements into solution architectures and design specifications

Lead technical teams to design, document and deliver cost effective, innovative and operationally supportable solutions

Lead technical teams to coordinate the technical activities and produce the deliverables required to implement new solutions. Lead technical teams to transition new solutions to ongoing operations and maintenance

Document the structure, connections, and relationships of business processes, organizational work groups, data, applications, user interfaces, applications interfaces, infrastructure, and network topology

Design solutions that recognize and adapt to the business, technical, and financial constraints

Develop solutions that recognize IT operational limitations and opportunities

Document the effort, risk, costs, and complexity of potential solutions

Research and write discussion documents on such topics as emerging technologies, vendors, functionality and reliability of products, and service offerings

Review or develop proposed solution architectures and ensure they align with overall enterprise architecture roadmaps, standards, designs, and strategies

Ensure solution architectures meet business objectives for availability, reliability, performance, scalability, maintainability, manageability, and security

What you must have:

Experience with implementing an integration platform for applications, data and devices across on-premise and cloud solutions. MuleSoft experience preferred.

Skilled with integration in core ERP financial, retail, order management, HR and CRM components preferred.

Confident in setting standards for API design and management.

Proficient leading implementation of internal/external application integrations.

Knowledge in data security and privacy.

Familiar with Enterprise and Solution Architecture best practices and frameworks

University degree in software engineering, computer science, or related program

Prefer architecture certification such as TOGAF and/or Zachman Archimate experience preferred

Knowledge of National Institute Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) and exposure to the following standards Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CSA CCM)

Prefer working knowledge of ITSM/ITIL (including service design and service level management) Minimum ten (10) years of solution architecture experience

Ability to estimate work required to analyze and design solutions based on past work experiences Lead design of conceptual and logical solutions to address business needs

Align development and/or implementation of solutions with MBLL standards and strategy Research industry best practices and solution options

Lead the design of information/data, application, and infrastructure architectures Lead the design of software and system integrations

Assess project design in alignment with MBLL principles, strategies, and direction Facilitate and estimate project delivery plans

Collaborate with IT team to develop sustainment models/plans Understand and develop solution total cost of ownership

Act as technology subject matter expert for solution design/delivery Advanced understanding of IT security and its application to architecture Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate technical risk

Ability to analyze complex problems and communicate solution design to a variety of stakeholders including business and technical audiences

Understanding of project management techniques and approaches

Partner with business analysts to manage requirements and assess solution fit with business need

Ability to work in a project environment and collaborate with various stakeholders including IT and Business Strong verbal and written skills in both technical and business terms

All applicants must clear a background check. A Canadian based federal security clearance is considered an asset

Must have Windows based computer with standard Windows 10 applications

Architects must have licensed Visio software

Must possess own communications device

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