Applications Architect

Assignment: RQ00772 - Applications Architect - Senior Requisition: RQ00772 Job Title: Applications Architect - Senior Client: City of Toronto Start Date: 2026-10-05 End Date: 2027-10-04 Department: Technology Services Office Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto Business Days: 260.00 Location: 3 days onsite Public Sector Experience: Must Have

Must Haves:

• 10+ years hands-on experience in software development, systems engineering, or a similar role along with extensive IT experience in a leadership capacity, gained in a complex technological environment, paired with post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Math (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), certifications.
• Experience in a technical advisory or consulting role preferably within utility industry documenting functional and technical designs, configuring applications to support client business processes and associated user stories across the work order life cycle.
• Leading major enterprise-wide Cloud transformations, with working knowledge of Cloud adoption, Infrastructure As Code (IaC) software-defined infrastructure and private and public Cloud systems
• Extensive knowledge & experience in IBM Maximo suite of applications related platform. Consistently refine the Maximo application's functionality, dependability, uptime, performance, eco-friendliness, and security, along with its databases and supplementary tools. Good to be a Maximo super-user
• Experience with Maximo versions, specifically Maximo 7.6, and a working knowledge of Maximo 9.1. Must be proficient in working on upgrades and development in versions 7.6.1.2 and MAS 9.1. Competency in all Maximo modules and features, including but not limited to Work Order Management, Asset Management, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, Configuration, Scripting, Report Development, and interfacing Maximo with other systems.

Description

Responsibilities

• Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception. Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces. Responsibilities also include developing, implementing and managing at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment, monitor the whole system, understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction, as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code. Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.

General Skills

• Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level 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 the 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 (CASE) tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software Experience in the use of data and process modelling methodologies, techniques and tools, including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation) Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations Experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms
• 10+ years hands-on experience in software development, systems engineering, or a similar role along with extensive IT experience in a leadership capacity, gained in a complex technological environment, paired with post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Math (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), certifications. "
• Experience in a technical advisory or consulting role preferably within utility industry documenting functional and technical designs, configuring applications to support client business processes and associated user stories across the work order life cycle.
• Extensive asset management application development and integration to ERP systems experience
• Leading major enterprise-wide Cloud transformations, with working knowledge of Cloud adoption, Infrastructure As Code (IaC) software-defined infrastructure and private and public Cloud systems
• Extensive knowledge & experience in IBM Maximo suite of applications related platform. Consistently refine the Maximo application's functionality, dependability, uptime, performance, eco-friendliness, and security, along with its databases and supplementary tools. Good to be a Maximo super-user
• Experience with stakeholder communication methodology or practises used to share new features, benefits or analysis, assessment etc.
• Experience with Maximo versions, specifically Maximo 7.6, and a working knowledge of Maximo 9.1. Must be proficient in working on upgrades and development in versions 7.6.1.2 and MAS 9.1. Competency in all Maximo modules and features, including but not limited to Work Order Management, Asset Management, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, Configuration, Scripting, Report Development, and interfacing Maximo with other systems.
• Strong in process management and controls to minimize risks exposure.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation skills. Along with exceptional analytical and technical aptitude. Outstanding planning and organizational abilities
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident communicating at all levels including business partners, leadership and vendors.