Senior Applications Architect in Toronto

Responsibilities include defining the structure and relationship among applications, identifying re-usable components, quality level metrics, and determining interfaces. Develop, implement, and manage at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment. Monitor the whole system and understand all interactions between components, as well as define limitations and requirements for source code. Define interactions between application packages, databases, and middleware systems.

General Skills

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures.
• 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 design, development, and implementation of applications.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments.
• Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering (C A S E) tools, and project management software.
• Experience in data and process modelling methodologies, techniques, and tools.
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables.
• Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, verbal and written communication skills.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
• Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions.
• Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design for corporate implementations.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining large complex applications.

Core Skills and Experience - 40%

• At least 10 years of experience in design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large complex Adobe AEM applications.
• At least 10 years of experience in Adobe AEM integration with other systems.
• At least 10 years of experience in Adobe LiveCycle products.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe AEM enterprise technology and integration solutions.

Technical Skills and Experience - 35%

• Execute tasks on XSLT/XQuery/XPath and transformation capabilities.
• Working knowledge in analyzing and designing changes to existing web-based software solutions.
• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies such as Agile development.
• Demonstrated experience in J2EE architecture.

Soft Skills - 20%

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Proven analytical skills and systematic problem solving.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Knowledge of OPS transfer payment policy and directive.
• Experience with Grants Management would be an asset.

Must Haves:

• At least 10 years of experience in design, development, implementation, and maintenance of large complex Adobe AEM applications.
• At least 10 years of experience in Adobe AEM integration with other systems.
• At least 10 years of experience in Adobe LiveCycle products.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe AEM enterprise technology and integration solutions.
• Execute tasks on XSLT/XQuery/XPath and transformation capabilities.