RQ09682 - Solutions Designer - Intermediate

Responsibilities

• 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.
  

• Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, mainframe, midrange server, enterprise storage and SAN, and personal computer system technologies
  
• 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,
  
• Ability to gather client business requirements; corporate I&IT information mandates, client information technology strategic plans, environment and standards
  
• Ability to participate in the development of solutions and provide advice on short/long term solution service development activities.
  
• 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.
  
• Experience planning, migrating, implementing and sustaining large complex system development projects
  
• Knowledge of technology developments, trends and new products to evaluated application to client short and long term technology requirements.
  
• Basic knowledge of project management methodology (e.g. PMBOK), analytical tools and processes.
  
• 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.
  
• Experience designing and developing large, complex, highly available, mission critical server applications
  
• Experience with systems evaluation to assess conditions, technical performance and capacity of existing systems and determine need and feasibility of expansion, renovation or replacement.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills, teamwork skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Architecture & Design Leadership

• Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  
• Expertise in defining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies across complex systems.
  
• Leads design walkthroughs, provides technical direction, and ensures alignment with business and technical requirements.
  
• Responsible for updating and maintaining solution architecture documents, including integration diagrams, data flow models, and deployment guides.
  

Integration & Platform Expertise

• Advanced experience designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration, payload modeling, versioning, and security.
  
• Integration expertise with IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW).
  
• Expert-level experience with OpenText CMS APIs, including metadata management, content lifecycle integration, and compliance.
  
• Experience with JEE application servers such as IBM WebSphere and Liberty 8.x.
  
• Skilled in SOA-based architecture and middleware/gateway integration.
  

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture, including service design, scalability, and security.
  
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), infrastructure automation, and environment management.
  

Data & Migration Strategy

• Designing and managing staging tables for transformation and validation.
  
• Writing complex PL/SQL scripts for data extraction, cleansing, and loading.
  
• Ensuring data integrity, rollback strategies, and audit compliance.
  
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database design, optimization, and integration with enterprise applications.
  

Public Sector Experience

• Demonstrated experience designing solutions for permitting platforms within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or similar public sector modernization initiatives.
  
• Understanding of public sector integration, security, and compliance requirements.
  

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Works closely with business stakeholders, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive solution delivery.
  
• Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews.
  
• Skilled in producing high-quality documentation and providing architectural oversight throughout the SDLC.
  

Tools:

• Application Modeling Tool: Rational Software Architect v.8.0
  
• 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
  
• Database: Microsoft Access, Oracle Enterprise Edition , 11g,
  
• Database Design Tool: Oracle Designer 11g,19c
  
• Development Environment: RAD 8.0 Websphere BPM v 8x, IBM ODM(ILog/JRule), Liberty 8.x
  
• Development Language / Runtime Environment: Java Enterprise Edition,Java, JavaScript , VB Script, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX
  
• Office Automation Tools: Microsoft Office, including Exchange/Outlook
  
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition - sp2
  
• Tools: IBM/Rational Products, Requirement Composer, Rational Application Developer for Websphere, Liberty 8.x
  
• Testing Tools : IBM AppScan Version 8.5, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops Test Plan
  
• Web Browser: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox
  
• Web Server: IBM HTTP Version and IIS
  
• Content Management : Opentext
  

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of experience
  

Architecture & Design Experience – 35%

• Proven experience designing enterprise-level solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
  
• Expertise in defining and maintaining solution architecture, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.
  
• Experience leading design walkthroughs and updating architecture documentation.
  
• Strong background in designing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including service orchestration and security.
  

Technologies & Integration Experience – 30%

• Integration expertise with IBM BAW, and OpenText CMS APIs.
  
• Experience with JEE application servers (IBM WebSphere, Liberty 8.x).
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud architecture and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker).
  
• Strong understanding of SOA, middleware, and gateway integration.
  

Data & Migration Strategy – 30%

• Deep expertise in PL/SQL, data migration planning, and execution.
  
• Experience designing staging tables, transformation logic, and rollback strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of relational and hierarchical database design and optimization.
  

Public Sector Experience – 5%

• Demonstrated experience with permitting platforms in OPS or similar public sector modernization initiatives.
  
• Understanding of public sector integration, compliance, and security requirements.