RQ09682 - Solutions Designer - Intermediate

Responsibilities
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• Undertakes the design of hosting technology solutions based on the client’s service specifications, standards, policies, best practices and cost models, in order to meet client application business requirement and project\/initiative deliverables.
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  General Skills

  
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  • Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, mainframe, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN, and personal computer system technologies
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  • Knowledge of related best practices, OPS directory\/messaging standards, standard facilities infrastructure\/architecture management, facility service delivery processes, infrastructures policies, procedures and direction, cost models and procurement processes,
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  • Ability to gather client business requirements; corporate I&IT information mandates, client information technology strategic plans, environment and standards
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  • Ability to participate in the development of solutions and provide advice on short\/long term solution service development activities.
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  • Knowledge of leading edge technologies design criteria, security and recovery procedures, preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing and performance of integrated, multi\-services systems; assess performance and capacity of existing system making recommendations for improving performance and develop technical documentation.
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  • Experience planning, migrating, implementing and sustaining large complex system development projects
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  • Knowledge of technology developments, trends and new products to evaluated application to client short and long term technology requirements.
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  • Basic knowledge of project management methodology (e.g. PMBOK), analytical tools and processes.
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  • Conceptual and analytical skills to assess and evaluate client needs and c o n d u c t cost\/benefit analyses for new technology requirements in planning and designing solutions.
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  • Experience designing and developing large, complex, highly available, mission critical server applications
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  • Experience with systems evaluation to assess conditions, technical performance and capacity of existing systems and determine need and feasibility of expansion, renovation or replacement.
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  • Excellent analytical, problem\-solving and decision\-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, teamwork skills
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  • A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
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    Requirements <\/h3>
    
    

    
    

    
    Experience and Skill Set Requirements <\/span>
    
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    Architecture & Design Leadership
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    • Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. <\/span>
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    • Expertise in defining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies across complex systems. <\/span>
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    • Leads design walkthroughs, provides technical direction, and ensures alignment with business and technical requirements. <\/span>
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    • Responsible for updating and maintaining solution architecture documents, including integration diagrams, data flow models, and deployment guides. <\/span>
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      Integration & Platform Expertise
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      • Advanced experience designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration, payload modeling, versioning, and security. <\/span>
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      • Integration expertise with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW). <\/span>
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      • Expert\-level experience with OpenText CMS APIs, including metadata management, content lifecycle integration, and compliance. <\/span>
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      • Experience with JEE application servers such as IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x. <\/span>
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      • Skilled in SOA\-based architecture and middleware\/gateway integration. <\/span>
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        Cloud & DevOps
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        • Hands\-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture, including service design, scalability, and security. <\/span>
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        • Strong understanding of DevOps practices: CI\/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure automation, and environment management. <\/span>
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          Data & Migration Strategy
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          Deep expertise in data migration planning and execution, including: <\/span><\/span>

          
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          • Designing and managing staging tables for transformation and validation. <\/span>
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          • Writing complex PL\/SQL scripts for data extraction, cleansing, and loading. <\/span>
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          • Ensuring data integrity, rollback strategies, and audit compliance. <\/span>
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          • Experience with relational and hierarchica <\/span><\/span> l database design, optimization, and integration with enterprise applications. <\/span>
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            Public Sector Experience
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            • Demonstrated experience designing solutions for permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or similar public sector modernization initiatives. <\/span>
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            • Understanding of public sector integration, security, and compliance requirements. <\/span>
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              Collaboration & Agile Delivery
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              • Works closely with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery. <\/span>
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              • Experienced in Agile\/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews. <\/span>
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              • Skilled in producing high\-quality documentation and providing architectural oversight throughout the SDLC. <\/span>
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                Tools:
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                • Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0<\/span><\/span>
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                • Application Server: IBM WebSphere Application Server (ND) 8.x, IBM Business Automation Workflow 8.6.x, Liberty 8.x, IBM Operational Decision Manager 8.x <\/span><\/span>
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                • Database: Microsoft Access®, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g, <\/span><\/span>
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                • Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c <\/span><\/span>
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                • Development Environment: RAD 8.0 Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog\/JRule), Liberty 8.x <\/span><\/span>
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                • Development Language \/ Runtime Environment: Java™ Enterprise Edition,Java™, JavaScript™ , VB Script™, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX <\/span><\/span>
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                • Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange\/Outlook <\/span><\/span>
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                • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition \- sp2<\/span><\/span>
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                • Tools: IBM\/Rational® Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere®, Liberty 8.x <\/span><\/span>
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                • Testing Tools : IBM® AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan <\/span><\/span>
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                • Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox©<\/span><\/span>
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                • Web Server: IBM Version 1.3.26 and IIS <\/span><\/span>
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                • ​<\/span> Content Management : Opentext
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                  Must Haves:
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                  • <\/span>5+ years of experience <\/span>
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                    Architecture & Design Experience – 35%
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                    • Proven experience designing enterprise\-level solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. <\/span>
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                    • Expertise in defining and maintaining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies. <\/span>
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                    • Experience leading design walkthroughs and updating architecture documentation. <\/span>
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                    • Strong background in designing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration and security. <\/span>
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                      Technologies & Integration Experience – 30%
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                      • Integration expertise with IBM BAW, and OpenText CMS APIs. <\/span>
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                      • Experience with JEE application servers (IBM WebSphere, Liberty 8.x). <\/span>
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                      • Hands\-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture and DevOps practices (CI\/CD, Docker). <\/span>
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                      • Strong understanding of SOA, middleware, and gateway integration. <\/span>
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                        Data & Migration Strategy – 30%
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                        • Deep expertise in PL\/SQL, data migration planning, and execution. <\/span>
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                        • Experience designing staging tables, transformation logic, and rollback strategies. <\/span>
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                        • Strong understanding of relational and hierarchical database design and optimization. <\/span>
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                          Public Sector Experience – 5%
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                          • Demonstrated experience with permitting platforms in OPS or similar public sector modernization initiatives. <\/span>
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                          • Understanding of public sector integration, compliance, and security requirements. <\/span>
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