Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11119
We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Applications Architect with extensive expertise in Business Architecture, Application Architecture, Information Architecture, and Data Architecture. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of experience working with the Zachman Framework, designing enterprise-level architectures, and managing large-scale programs involving multiple highly interdependent systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining application structures, designing system integrations, developing architecture deliverables, establishing technical requirements, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance processes, and Ontario Public Service (OPS) requirements.
Role Snapshot
- Job Title: RQ11119 – Applications Architect – Senior
- Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
- Work Location: 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
- Estimated Start Date: August 4, 2026
- Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027
- Business Days: 100.00
- Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
- Hours: 7.25 hours per day
- Security Level: No Clearance Required
Must Have
- 10+ years of experience as a Business/Applications Architect following the Zachman Framework.
- Proven experience working on large-scale programs involving multiple highly interdependent systems.
- 10+ years of experience as an Application, Information, or Security Architect developing a mix of system architectures for in-house custom solutions, COTS, and cloud-based solutions.
- Knowledge of the Architecture Governance Process, including gating/checkpoints and their significance. The successful candidate should have previous experience guiding projects through the Architecture Governance Process.
- Proven experience in API design, integration, and technical requirement definition.
- Knowledge and experience in Data Modelling, including Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data and dimension models.
- Expert skills in using the Power Designer tool for developing all architecture domains.
Description
Responsibilities
- Apply architectural thinking to both the process and outcome of defining and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception.
- Define the structure and relationships among applications, including the identification of reusable components, quality-level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces.
- Develop, implement, and manage at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment.
- Monitor the overall system and understand all interactions between components at a given level of abstraction, as well as define limitations and requirements for source code.
- Define the interactions between application packages, databases, and middleware systems.
General Skills
- Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level.
- Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, programming languages, and communication 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.
- Experience in using development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software.
- Experience in using data and process modelling methodologies, techniques, and tools, including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries.
- Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g., models).
- Awareness of emerging I&IT 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 of meeting deadlines.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
- Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g., models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes, and practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
- Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions.
- Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g., models and documentation).
- Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation, and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations.
- Experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes, and dynamic forms.
Experience And Skill Set Requirements
- Business Architecture Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications - 45%
- Experience in designing secured system-to-system integrations using web services and API-based architectures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Proven experience with JAD facilitation, interpreting business needs into technical requirements, and conducting project meetings for reviews.
- Experience in documenting business processes, business requirements, and system requirements.
- Experience in identifying, reviewing, and analysing solution implementation options and alternatives, including associated risks, documenting results, and presenting conclusions.
- Experience in advising clients on options, cost-benefit analysis, and reporting to senior decision-makers.
- Experience working in programs consisting of multiple highly interdependent projects.
- Proven experience facilitating the resolution of I&IT and business issues.
- Demonstrable experience with requirement management, quality assurance, and change management tools.
- Demonstrable skills and experience with documenting deliverables outlined in the Deliverables section.
- Application/Information/Data Architecture Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications - 30%
- Knowledge and experience in producing Enterprise Application/Information Architecture artefacts and understanding how they provide an enterprise view of the application being architected/designed.
- Experience in the analysis and design of Microsoft Azure Cloud-based applications and advanced workflows using Microsoft Flow and Logic Apps.
- Proven experience in API design, integration, and technical requirement definition.
- Knowledge and experience in system analysis, solution design, and use case-driven modelling.
- Knowledge of documenting architecture using the Unified Modelling Language (UML).
- Knowledge and experience in application and information modelling, with extensive use of well-accepted design patterns for Conceptual, Logical, and Physical architecture.
- Knowledge and experience in Data Modelling, including Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data and dimension models.
- Demonstrated experience in the analysis and planning of large/complex, multi-platform, multi-tier Information Technology Systems.
- Proven ability to manage an assignment of this nature, magnitude, and complexity to successful completion and achieve results on schedule and within budget.
- Experience working on projects within a multi-client/partner environment.
- Proven experience facilitating the resolution of complex IT issues related to the architecture domain.
- Experience in providing all related security information while documenting application architectures.
- Tools - 10%
- Expert skills in using the Power Designer tool for developing all architecture domains.
- Expert skills with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Coordination Skills, Soft and Communication Skills - 10%
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Skills in consensus building and issue resolution involving key stakeholders and members of teams.
- A team player who works well under stress and tight deadlines.
- Hands-on experience in successfully conveying highly technical information to non-technical audiences.
- A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Public Service Experience - 5%
- Experience with OPS enterprise architecture methodologies, processes, and all applicable GO-ITS standards.
- Experience with TRA's, PIA's, and Security Systems within the OPS.
- Experience with Government of Ontario Architecture deliverables (including the Zachman Framework) and approval processes.
- Knowledge and experience in working in accordance with Ontario Public Service policies and procedures.
How to Apply
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, kindly send the following mandatory documents to
hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Mandatory Documents
- Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
- References (Mandatory)
- Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory)
- Visa Status (Mandatory)
- LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.
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- Onsite Requirement: 5 days per week.
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