System Architect (HYBRID)

System Architect (HYBRID)

About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB)

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At The WSIB, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing
   

You’ll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.

Salary Grade: N08

Annual Base Salary From: $97,186.00 To: $121,483.00

Job Summary

We are looking for a system architect who has experience building ServiceNow, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions. System architect in this role will be a strategic thinker, will foster trusted relationships, collaborate with business and vendors on requirements and redesigning processes, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and design, document and build solutions.

As a System Architect, you will define and develop solution architecture diagrams, different viewpoints, models, matrices and design documentation for projects that supports the most efficient, reliable, scalable, and secure solutions to meet the business needs and technology strategy. This includes planning, evaluating, recommending and designing products and architectural solutions in compliance with corporate and IT strategies, legislative requirements, policies, standards, architecture principles, patterns and reference architectures.

The System Architect will ensure we are building cohesive, future forward solution that leverages enterprise technology assets and best practices using modern software development, deployment and operations principles. Leads and facilitates the design and implementation of repeatable technical solutions and processes related to technology solution architecture.

The System Architect will develop and maintain architecture vision, strategy, application and technology landscape view for the portfolio. Partners with broader internal stakeholders to define architectural possibilities and futures. You will also get the opportunity to liaise with business and development teams to recommend processes or system design enhancements. Ensures that designed systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound, secured, compliant and well-integrated.

If you enjoy researching, evaluating, planning, designing and defining specific components of the Enterprise Architecture, then this opportunity is for you.

At the WSIB we offer you the ability to maximize your potential and develop your career, all while making a significant contribution to the people of Ontario.

Major Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Responsible for Architectural deliverables when involved in strategic solutions and delivery within a project setting. Magnitude –projects from $1 million to $100 million.
• Recommend technical solutions which will drive automated processes and/or minimize internal sourcing needs.
• Develop, model and apply enterprise-wide references to processes, information models, application and technical architectures as they relate to IT projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise.
• Keep abreast of industry (both technical and business-related) trends and internal strategies and directions through publications, research papers, personal networks and vendors to identify opportunities for WSIB.
• Provide evaluation of technology innovation with business needs by leading proof of concept projects.
• Conduct user interface reviews, determine impacts of infrastructure change and ensure solutions are aligned with corporate strategy, objectives and architectural principles.
• Liaise and collaborate with business partners in all disciplines.
• Support and advise management and technical staff in all branches within Business Technology Services.
   

Architecture Governance

• Conduct internal and external solution reviews and incorporate feedback.
• Prepare required material for architecture governance meetings.
• Present the architecture solution and secure approval.
• Resolve any action items.
   

Architecture Services

• Periodically assess current architecture for components at risk of obsolescence and identify opportunities for investment/remediation or replacement.
• Provide consulting and advice to the business community regarding plans and strategies.
• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture, describing business components, technical infrastructures and their inter-relationships and dependencies.
• Participate in creation and evaluation of RFP/RFS requests and responses.
• Perform market scan of various technologies and solutions and write architecture assessments and recommendations.
• Write/Collaborate on reference architecture.
   

Job Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in IT System / IT Solution Architecture
• Experience in building ServiceNow, Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) solutions is a strong asset.
• 5+ years software design and development with Java, React, Angular, MQ, Databases, Tomcat, Apache, JBOSS, WebSphere
• 5+ years designing solutions with RESTful API and Microservices.
• 3+ years’ experience in designing solutions for Cloud Native applications on Azure and AWS.
• TOGAF, AWS Solution Architect, Azure Solution Architect, CISSP or CDMP certifications are an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
   

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca .

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As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by August 4, 2024.


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