Job Description

We are looking for a Solution Architect for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.Hybrid schedule, at least 3 days in the office. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. It is NOT a remote role.Role Description
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing technology that aligns with the business objectives. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge, paired with an understanding of business and be able to ensure solutions to business requirements and technology are well architected, cost effective malleable with the changing needs of the business. You will play a crucial role in supporting the development of solution architecture, detail design, development & operational support of the infrastructure of the systems.Responsibilities

• Create or arrange the creation of reusable system design components including Project solution architecture models for procurement and Project solution architecture models for build
• Implement and manage technical quality control processes and ensure work delivered is tested adequately with sign-off
• Sound knowledge of interface/API mapping with legacy/3rd party applications
• Analyze and assess existing data management systems, processes, and technologies to identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations for changes that provide direct business value
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of data innovation
• Solution specification development
• Solution architecture development
• Logical architecture development
• Physical architecture development
• Solution procurement system architecture guidance
• Current state assessment
• Current inventory of Network, Servers, Storage & Back-up, Data Centre etc.
• Target solution architecture for procured and constructed solutions
• Reports on future recommendations (including budgetary information)
• Contribution to concept, methodology, component definition, improvement
• Contribution to industry directions and best practices
• Contribute to documenting the current ICT environment and future architecture strategy (1-5 years)
• Develop strategies for data placement and sharing in enterprise-wide IT infrastructure initiatives involving significant business re-engineering, legacy systems, commercial off the shelf solutions, etc.
• Lead or facilitate the development of logical analysis and design level IT infrastructure architecture artefacts as required
• Lead or facilitate the development of collaborative, enterprise, or program / line of business taxonomies
• Establish enterprise IT infrastructure integration requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science degree or equivalent experience preferred
• TOGAF certification
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification is an asset
• 5 years experience with VBCsharp
• 6 year's experience with Enterprise Service Bus technologies
• Experience developing or maintaining a .NET class library
• A solid understanding of SOA oriented design principles
• A solid understanding of application vulnerabilities and countermeasures
• Experience producing secure, excellent quality code
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently to complete deliverables within established timelines
• Demonstrated expertise in developing leading-edge enterprise solutions by using the most recent Microsoft .NET Framework
• Knowledge of SQL store procedures (transact SQL)
• Knowledge of entity frameworks
• Knowledge of SQL reporting services
• Experience developing or maintaining JAVA or .NET integration patterns
• A solid understanding of SOA oriented design principles
• A solid understanding of integration vulnerabilities and countermeasures
• Experience producing secure, excellent quality code/patterns
• Broad understanding and experience with SAP, TIBCO, Oracle, and Microsoft technologies

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.

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