Poste d'Architecte - I'M IN ARCHITECTURE

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Information Systems and Technology, Level E Job Title Admissions Architect Department OCIO | Integration Enablement Center Compensation Range $9,572.08 - $14,932.75 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Office of the CIO (OCIO) and Integration Enablement Center is seeking an Admissions Architect to lead the design, development and implementation of architecture blue prints for the Admissions team. The Admissions Architect will ensure that all proposed solutions are aligned with the business needs, downstream application and system constraints, and ensures that enterprise architecture standards and any project related exceptions are managed in an informed manner. This role supports the overall design, development and execution of a DevOps framework for the overall application ecosystem. Establish a stable, scalable, optimized architectural framework that integrates with multiple data domains such as HR, Finance, Student Common Services, PHUB, and DAF.

Ensure reliable, integrated, and accessible institutional data that enables people to make informed, strategic decisions.

The Admissions Architect will work in the Integration Enablement Centre doing both architectural and senior development tasks, starting with a 30 (architectural) / 70 (development) allocation that will be adjusted per program requirements indicated by reporting manger(s). Organizational Status The Admissions Architect reports to management within the Integration Enablement Centre (IEC), who in turn works alongside and may also report to the Associate Director of Technical Delivery. The role supports the Program Delivery Portfolio, and may also work with the OCIO Executive and Senior Leadership as well as stakeholders and senior colleagues from the Enterprise Architecture group and other units within the University. Establishes architectural standards/principles for Admissions.

Adheres to engineering methodologies and architecture global standards.

Leads the design and implementation of required tools integration/ operations/ change management, and maintenance.

Provides Architecture leadership to the portfolio wherever there are transformational business impacts to the University.

Works collaboratively with colleagues in the Enterprise Architecture Group to ensure Solution Designs are in keeping with the University s long term IT and strategic plans.

Develop and write policies, standards, guidelines, governance and related guidance for both integrations analysts and developers.

On-board/ train and support analysts and developers to enhance their understanding of the architectural framework and best practices for both project and sustainment modes.

Writes and updates all types of operational documentation to assist in sustaining projects during the transition to production.

Execution of process engineering and operational improvement initiatives for automation tooling focused on cloud

Requirements gathering for design, development and deployment

Root cause analysis and improvement solutions

Performing audits and analysis of existing products for the purpose of ensuring proper configuration management and consistency.

Provides technical leadership in the analysis and review of existing or proposed system features and integration, security, scalability and performance requirements with users, business analysts, architects and team members.

Leads the evaluation and selection process for application packages, and advises on options, risk, cost vs. Designs, develops and programs specialized custom software, prepares functional specifications, and builds prototypes.

Packages in house developed applications for production or integrates vendor supplied applications.

May manage small to medium sized projects.

Provides technical expertise, training, and consultation to other staff.

Supports software development lifecycle and applies and follows appropriate programming/development methodologies and best practices as instructed.

Maintains appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of current information technology techniques and tools.

Provides Integration Solution Architecture expertise and leadership to IT capital projects but also may be involved in similar projects which often will have transformational business impacts to the University.

Establishes and enhances integration the architectural frameworks that enable the technological solution to best meet the identified business needs.

Supports the assessment of various integration solution design options and recommends solutions that best suit both the projects needs and the longer term objectives of the University.

Works collaboratively with colleagues in the Enterprise Architecture Group to ensure Solution Designs are in keeping with the University s long term IT and strategic plans.

Supports the recruitment of project staff and mentors, manages deliverables/outcomes and performance of technical team members assigned to the project.

Works with project and program leadership to provide guidance and mentorship to IT resources, consultants and vendors as required.

Supports the monitoring and reporting of status of the program to the sponsor committee, executive leadership and the board.

Consequence of Error/Judgement Effective coding within the SDC is essential for the delivery of UBC IT services to the departments and faculties. The incumbent takes an active, participatory role in ensuring the reliability and availability of UBC mission critical 24x7x365 systems including application monitoring, tier 2 support, problem analysis and resolution, and ensuring services meet or exceed customer service levels at all times. Errors in judgment, poor planning, or failure to act decisively could have a detrimental effect on these systems. Unreliable systems and code errors that disrupt the reliable operations of these system will damage the reputation of the University. Supervision Received The Architect works under the general direction of the Senior Manager Admissions who works under the general direction of the Associate Director, IRP Student Technical Delivery. Supervision Given Provides guidance, coaching and technical leadership to less experienced Programmer and Integrations Analysts. Conducts peer reviews of the designs and implementations of colleagues. Provides feedback to Managers on other Programmer Analysts' performance and makes recommendations for facilitating improvements. Directs and coordinates the work of other Programmer Analysts, Integration Analysts, Business Analysts, QA Analysts, users and other staff assigned to projects. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Preferred Qualifications A degree in Computer Science is preferred. Demonstrates ongoing career development through active and self-motivated professional development Experience in designing, developing and implementing medium to large scale software applications and integrations primarily using Java or Java-based tools to implement SOAP- based web services or RESTful APIs an asset Ability to keep current with developments and trends in information technology. Technical qualifications include:

Well versed in internet architectures, including web, application, and database components

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with Enterprise Application Development tools (Java, 4GL, business process engines, etc.) General knowledge and/or experience of standard industry methodologies for large COTS implementation programs.

Very good oral and technical written communication skills.

Very good working knowledge of programming/scripting/markup languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, Perl, HTML, XML, JSON, etc.

Good understanding and experience with front end and backend development methodologies.as well as data modeling, data mapping, data structures, and data integration including the following concepts and technologies: SOA, ETLs, ESBs, MOMs, EAI, enterprise integration patterns, SQL/DDL/DML.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design concepts, design techniques and patterns; web application frameworks; software development methodologies and tools (e.g. build management, code repositories, version control, continuous integration and continuous deployment); test-driven design; Good project management skills including a working knowledge of SDLC methodologies, preferably Agile methodologies (e.g. Lean, XP or Scrum).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through troubleshooting complex technical problems.

Unit testing and code-coverage tools

Good understanding of Quality Control and Test Automation in Agile-based Continuous Integration environments.

Agile Software Development and Management methods and ability to excel within an "Agile" environment (i.e. user stories, iterative development, continuous

Integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)

Develops integration architecture framework (technical) for complex campus-wide information systems or services including strategies, policies, guiding principles and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and executed.

Develops and maintains integration business capabilities for enterprise systems in line with UBC IT strategic operations and technical direction.

Ensures all projects adhere to technology architecture and development standards and establishes compliance processes to review in-progress activity.

Defines the integration solution architecture guiding principles and determines which integration capabilities are to be implemented.

Provides technical leadership and expertise on architecture planning, processes and standards, system development methodologies, key business initiatives / issues, IT implications for systems or technologies and their impact on business solutions.

Collaborates with senior professionals to develop a Requirements Traceability Matrix to ensure end-to-end traceability of the solution to the requirements and reuse existing technologies and/or solution patterns where appropriate.

Provides technical leadership for Mulesoft and Workday integrations at UBC.

Leads the integration technical work on projects, and provides mentorship to resources while leading initiatives to grow services organization practices

Conducts Knowledge Transfer sessions to help onboard new/existing resources to the integrations platform

Assists with the development of more complex technical tasks that are time sensitive or critical

Conducts peer reviews on technical code

Researches, develops and documents advanced and specialized UBC applications, programming languages, industry best practices, organizational structures, Higher Education standards, and infrastructure, architecture, and technology in related areas from an architectural design/solutions perspective. - Maintains appropriate professional designations and up-to-date knowledge of current information technology techniques.

Converses with, writes reports for, and creates/delivers presentations to all levels of colleagues and peer groups in ways that support problem solving and planning. Debates opinions, tests understanding, and clarifies judgments. Diagnoses problems using formal problem-solving tools and techniques from multiple angles and probes underlying issues to generate multiple potential solutions. Devises, facilitates buy-in, makes recommendations, and guides implementation of corrective and/or preventive actions for complex issues that cross organizational boundaries and are unclear in nature. Identifies potential consequences and risk levels. Monitors performance trends and identifies opportunities to improve standards. Applies business process reengineering techniques and methods in analyzing process flow and accountability charts. Information Systems Knowledge : Identifies means of integrating technical support requirements with enterprise processes and strategies. Creates information system solutions to meet the needs of business stakeholders. Partners with appropriate technical consultants, experts, and managers to resolves complex problems across all IT solutions.