Solutions Architect

Our client in the Healthcare industry is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement application and solution changes, including Benefit Program Client Services (BPCS) application changes, development of an Application Programming Interface (API) layer, HP Nonstop Online Transactional Processing (OLTP), COBOL or Java batch jobs, and migration to a Cloud Platform. You will plan products for the hardware and network infrastructure on-premises and in the Cloud with specific work toward application design, pre-architecture design, third-party tools, security/reliability, management, and automation.What’s the Job?· Lead the team in client engagements with the Ministry of Health Ontario Drug Benefits Program (Business Client) and provide subject matter expertise in Solutions Architecture· Design application solutions based on the Business Clients requirements· Provide guidance and the solutions design to the our clients Development team related to the changing of existing or developing new products· Accountable for the architecture design of solutions, e.g. BPCS, API Layer, OLTP, batch jobs, and Cloud Migration.· Develop reference architectures documentations for all applications and IT infrastructure changes· Mentor development teams on best practicesWhat’s Needed?· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience· 10+ years of progressive IT experience in enterprise applications/architecture· Advanced level experience in database, e.g. writing SQL statements, ETL· Categories of technology that you should have a good understanding and/or hands-on experience with: Application / Product development, deployment & operations.· API development and management· DevOps / SRE / automation· System/database performance management· HL7 FHIR Integration Standard and architect· Minimum five years of experience performing Security and Privacy Impact Assessments on an IT Infrastructure and solutions· Solid understanding and experience in ITSM best practices· Flexibility to take on responsibilities outside of an Architect· Extensive client relationship experience, presentation, and interpersonal skills