MUST HAVE:

• Knowledge and understanding of application and technology architecture definition and integration needs related to shared infrastructure and middleware
• Experience and knowledge in providing logical technology analysis at functional level.
• Experience with Platform services, APIs and databases.
• Knowledge of the design and architecture of cloud deployments
• Knowledge of development frameworks/technologies
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of products and service

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience with virtualization technologies; VMware, Server virtualization; and within the following application development frameworks: Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, AngularJS, Python, Node.JS, HTML, JavaScript, C++, SQL, API, Microservices, and container technologies.*
• 10+ years experience in planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and analyzing large transactional middleware platform with distributed computing
• Strong working/architecture knowledge of N-Tier environments, Intel and Unix platforms, Cloud Computing, Networking.
• Technology vision and architectural leadership
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture gating processes
• Knowledge of the technology aspects of Service-Oriented and Container/ Component-based architecture and design
• Knowledge and understanding of OPS Corporate I&IT information architecture strategy, policies, plans, current and emerging IT architecture principles, methodologies, mechanisms and techniques, to analyze, develop and implement application and technology architecture

DESCRIPTION

The Government Services Integration Cluster (GSIC) is responsible for IT project management, delivery and implementation of technologies in support of Service Ontario and other partner ministries. The Shared Utility Service (SUS) environment provides a scalable and secure IT infrastructure to meet application hosting needs of I&IT clusters, and by extension, to the service owners in ministry program. It is an ongoing service that presently hosts multiple internal and public-facing government applications. There are presently 150+ hosted applications in SUS with over 30 being critical business applications.
There is ongoing work for intake and on-boarding of new applications, and development, improvement and management of operational processes and activities.
This position requires a hybrid work environment. The resource is expected to work from the office position three days a week.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Experience delivering PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification
• Experience working with external third parties to assess COTS products and compatibility.
• Experience running beta and pilot programs with early-stage software products and services
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience
  Job Type: Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: Up to $100.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in Ministry of Public?
• Do you have experience and knowledge in providing logical technology analysis at functional level?
• Do you have experience with Platform services, APIs and databases?
• Do you have experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of products and services?
• Experience with virtualization technologies; VMware, Server virtualization;

Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, AngularJS, Python, Node.JS, HTML, JavaScript, C++, SQL, API, Microservices, and container technologies??
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 2L

o Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes

• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with client relationship team, executives, and other product management team members
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Represent the team by containing users to solicit feedback on products and service

• Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including:
• Gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements
• Defining the product vision
• Ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience:
  o Identify and fill product gaps
  o Generate new ideas that grow market share Improve customer experience
  o Drive growth
  o Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
  o Develop product pricing and positioning strategies

o Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes

• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Drive product launches including working with client relationship team, executives, and other product management team members
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding
• Represent the team by containing users to solicit feedback on products and services