The IT Architect, Development & Middleware is responsible for leading and promoting the enterprise architecture process within the organization including the creation of governing principles, policies, standards and procedures to guide solution decision making for the organization, and to lead the development of an implementation plan for the Enterprise Architecture program. The successful candidate will drive and create innovative solutions to solve complex technical/technological challenges in order to ensure the highest level of reliability, efficiency and quality of IT systems.
Responsible to drive and create innovative solutions to solve complex technical/technological challenges in order to ensure the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, availability, efficiency and overall quality of IT systems. This role provides major input to strategic leadership, management and oversight on behalf of Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture in the areas of Cybersecurity, Network/Telecom, Server/SAN Backup, Database/ Reporting or Development/Middleware for on premise and cloud-based solutions.
The successful candidate plays a key role in the development, sequencing and prioritization of the IT capital portfolio and operating programs. Working with internal and external stakeholders, develops, implements and manages the creation of industry leading technical standards including Proof of Concept analysis pertaining to the areas of Network/Telecom, Security, Server/SAN backup, Database/Reporting or Development/Middleware. The successful candidate provides recommendations for security architecture for all technology projects, new platforms - on premise or cloud based and ensures alignment of technology solutions to established frameworks and security standards.
This role provides major input to strategic leadership, management and oversight on behalf of Cyber Security & Enterprise Architecture department specifically in the areas of Development & Middleware. The successful candidate will also play a key role in the development, sequencing and prioritization of the IT capital portfolio and operating programs accordingly.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in architecture of the following domains and their application to IT and OT environments:
- Application Server / Middleware
- Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) / Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Web Portal and Collaboration
- Custom Solutions Design & Development
The successful candidate is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.
Successful candidates must possess the following competencies and will be pre-screened for those bolded, prior to the interview portion of the selection process. Competencies are listed in order of significance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design IT Asset Management model including life cycle and framework (aligned to corporate goals) that drive/improve IT system reliability, quality and timeliness of IT service, cost and/or safety
- Develop IT foundational technology strategy and system plans, including conducting technical research, trending analysis, specifications and the creation of white papers
- Create, maintain and enforce industry leading architectural standards, policies and procedures and gain approval from IT Senior Management/Executives
- Provide technical leadership for solution design architecture to support business cases and problem/incident management
- Lead technical Proof of Concepts for Development & Middleware technologies
- Define and lead the strategic roadmap for platforms within the responsible domains
- Manage and audit IT project execution technical governance to ensure technical standards compliance and/or exceptions
COMPETENCIES:
- Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering) or diploma with a suitable combination of education and experience
- Graduate degree (M.B.A., M.Eng, M.A.Sc) preferred
- Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in IT Architecture in at least two IT disciplines (technical/solution architecture, enterprise integration, custom solutions/application development, information analysis, business strategic planning or operations management) in a heterogeneous environment
- Proficiency in designing solutions for enterprise IT environments involving ERP systems (e.g. SAP ECC/S4HANA), HRIS (e.g. SuccessFactors), Customer Information Systems (e.g. Oracle CIS), Customer Relationship Management systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics), ITSM/ITAM systems (e.g. BMC Remedy) and Workforce Management systems
- Experience with utilities specific operational systems (e.g. SCADA, ADMS, metering) is a plus
- Platform design, operational management and architecture experience with Enterprise-Grade Application Server/Middleware platforms (e.g. IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic, SAP Netweaver)
- Solutions development, operational management and architecture experience in application integration methodologies (e.g. EAI, SOA, ETL) with commercial Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) /Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) platforms (e.g. IBM MessageBroker/Integration Bus/ App Connect Enterprise, SAP BusinessObjects Data Services, SAP Process Integration/Orchestration)
- Development and design experience in custom web solutions development for public facing and external facing self-service portals
- Platform design, operational management and architecture experience with web portal (e.g. Liferay) and collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint)
- Solution design and management experience (including development tools, coding standards, design patterns, source code control, code review and quality assurance methodologies) with custom solutions development in languages including (but not limited to) Java, SQL and Python
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure (e.g. server/virtualization, storage, network) database design and administration (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA, IBM Netezza), IT asset inventory, enterprise intersystem scheduling, enterprise workflow design, enterprise document management (e.g. OpenText)
- Experience with creation of architectural standards, policies and procedures for Application Server/Middleware platforms, Commercial Enterprise Service Bus/Application Integration/ETL platforms, web platforms, custom code development
- Experience with planning and execution of system implementations for both operational initiatives and strategic projects related to Development and Middleware
- Excellent technology literacy and proficiency in Business Intelligence, Infrastructure (e.g. data centers, servers, storage, Networks), Security Operations and Operating Systems
- Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management, Technical Governance structures, ITIL and SDLC Frameworks
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Analyze Issues: Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses.
- Establish Plans: Develops short- and long-range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in meeting
- Builds Strong Relationships: Invests in building relationships across the organization and externally to support the future of Toronto Hydro.
- Drives Results & Accountability: Has a clear sense of corporate direction, expectations, holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives.
- Demonstrates Customer Focus: Models customer focused approach in all decisions and actions.
- Champions Change, Productivity and Innovation: Invests in innovation, continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
Toronto Hydro Corporation
14 Carlton Street
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.torontohydro.com/
