Job Description
Overview
Technology Architect 8570-0309 at Foilcon. This is a hybrid contract role with three in-office days per week. The role commences April 1, 2025. Resume must include first and last name.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, infrastructure architecture transformation and testing of the DHDP platform while maintaining alignment with DHIR, DHDP and iPHIS
Introduce and sustain a comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture to improve the structure and efficiency of the PHS solution portfolio
Collaborate with PHS, Ontario Health, IBM, Oracle and other vendor partners to ensure continued availability of a comprehensive technology platform, technical strategy and integrated architecture, to improve the structure and efficiency of the technical platforms and applications via web, mobile and the cloud
Act as liaison between the branch and external stakeholders, including Ontario Health, IBM Canada, RedHat, Docker, Sematext, AWS and Oracle Canada
Apply best practices in design, build, development and deployment to meet functional and non-functional requirements, adhering to GO-ITS and Ontario Health 2.0 standards and internal branch standards; in some cases proposing amendments
Define and design infrastructure, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements
Develop agreed-to solutions and implement those new systems
Design, test, install and monitor new systems
Anticipate and resolve problems to ensure deliverables are completed within budget and to the highest quality, meeting or exceeding expectations
Identify conflicts and communicate deliverable conflicts or issues to the engagement lead or client manager
Build positive relationships by understanding business and deliverable needs
Identify project and strategic risks and provide mitigation strategies
Provide quality assurance/quality control of specific deliverables by overseeing junior staff
Act as the senior technical advisor/expert, coordinating all aspects of a deliverable, including supervision of vendors/consultants where appropriate
Develop mechanisms, frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing deliverables
Work with business analysts to translate business requirements and functional specifications into an application design to meet business and IT needs and define project scope
Assist with the development of business requirements
Clarify client system specifications, understanding work practices and business
Liaise with staff at all levels of the client organization
Analyze I&T requirements and provide independent and objective advice on the use of I&T
Prepare reports and presentations, including options, recommendations, implementation plans, designs, strategies and change-management options
Present solutions in written or oral reports
Prepare documentation and progress reports to management as required
Public Sector Experience
5+ years of experience working with federal/provincial/broader public-sector healthcare providers
Knowledge of Public Sector Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices
Ability to produce technical documentation that complies with industry standard practices
In-depth knowledge of PMI and Public Sector I&T project management methodologies
Knowledge of Ministry policy and IT project approval processes and requirements would be an asset
Demonstrated experience with GO-ITS Digital Health and Ontario Health standards
Extensive knowledge of the Ontario Health Technology landscape
Extensive knowledge of Ontario health building blocks such as Client, Provider, Consent and User Registries
Knowledge of Public Sector TRA and Architecture Processes would be an asset
Knowledge of the Ontario Health HIAL and Blueprints
Knowledge of Master Data Management solutions in Health Care and Ontario Health Client/Provider registries
Extensive experience with health care IT systems and standards in Ontario
Extensive knowledge of Immunization, Pharmacy, Lab, Drug domains and other health domains
Experience with government IT systems and processes
Technical Skills
10+ years of experience in:
Design and implementation; Maximum Availability Architecture; Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance, and Oracle OVM server farms
Agile methodologies for large, complex environments
Emerging IT trends in mobile, web services, and web-based technology
Hybrid, on-premise and Cloud development with Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Container as a Service (CaaS) technologies
Technical design and architecture principles
Solution Delivery: Senior designer and development experience in architecture, design, development, implementation, monitoring and tuning of highly available mission-critical systems using technologies such as JEE, JSF, JavaScript, Node.js and mobile technologies (iOS/Android)
Experience implementing PKI and multi-factor authentication including SSO
Architecture and technical team leadership: HL7 standards (HL7 FHIR, HL7V2, V3, HL7-CDA, IHE-XDS/SCR) and terminology standards (SNOMED-CT, LOINC); HL7-FHIR implementation experience
Experience leading a team of developers and architects
Core Skills and Experience
10+ years of experience in: proven technical leadership, ability to identify improvement areas and recommend solutions
Coordinating all aspects of a deliverable including supervision of consultants
Anticipating and resolving problems to ensure deliverables meet budget and quality expectations
Identifying conflicts and communicating deliverable issues to the engagement lead or client manager
Building positive relationships by understanding business and deliverable needs
Developing mechanisms, frameworks, processes and procedures for implementing deliverables
Preparing reports/presentations with options, recommendations, implementation plans, designs and change-management options
Working with business analysts to translate requirements into an application design and define project scope
Assisting with the development of business requirements
Planning timelines and required resources
Identifying project and strategic risks and providing mitigation strategies
Defining and designing application, mobile, software, hardware and network requirements
Designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems
Preparing documentation and presenting solutions and progress reports to clients
Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices
General Skills
Strong leadership and people management
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making
Interpersonal, verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Troubleshooting and critical thinking
Strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution
Effective consulting skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Negotiation skills and ability to drive toward a successful outcome
Excellent customer service and diplomacy
A motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.
Must Haves
Experience delivering Maximum Availability Architecture Solutions with Oracle T7, Backup and Recovery Appliance, and Oracle OVM server farms
Experience leading a team of developers and architects, and planning timelines and required resources
Knowledge of technical design and architecture principles
Experience with hybrid/on-premise/Cloud development based on PaaS and CaaS
Experience implementing PKI and multi-factor authentication including SSO
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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