Solution Architect ServiceNow

One (1)
Solution Architect with a strong background on ServiceNow and exposure to
Microsoft Azure/O365, SharePoint
and Integration platforms. This resource is to support 2022 divisional

ServiceNow
projects and other BAU activities within Corporate Services Technology
portfolios.


Knowledge & Skills

  • Degree in
    Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and
    Math)
  • 5+ years of
    hands on experience working with ServiceNow SaaS solution
    design and architecture
  • 5+ years of
    system and solution architecture experience
  • 7+ years of
    experience in overseeing the development activities, ensuring architectural
    integrity are maintained
    throughout the project lifecycle
  • Strong
    presentation skills and ability describe architectural designs for approvals at
    various management
    levels
  • Experience
    working within a complex multi-cloud, hybrid and virtualized datacenter
    environment
  • Knowledge of
    architecture design artifacts such as Solution Architecture Document
  • Proficient in
    creating technical and architectural diagrams, and presentation of solution
    designs to various
    stakeholders.
  • Exposure to
    Microsoft Azure/O365, SharePoint, IBM Integration platforms would be an asset
  • Architecture
    Certifications such as TOGAF and CDMP would be an asset

Resource Responsibilities
  • Lead the
    practice and introduce the overall technical vision for ServiceNow to various project team members
    and clients.
  • Research,
    evaluate, plan, design, align and define Solution Architecture that provide a
    sound foundation for
    the development, operation, support and maintenance of systems at CLIENT.
  • Develop and
    present architectural viewpoints, models and designs to map out and/or evolve components of
    the solution architecture with the focus on specification of components, integration
    points and frameworks, while ensuring compliance with EA principles, policies, standards and
    blueprints.
  • Provide
    recommendations to CLIENT and Information Technology Cluster (ITC) management
    and project teams
    on a variety of initiatives.


Project
Support

  • Provide
    evaluation of possible technical solution as part of business ideation intake
    process.
  • Recommend
    technical solution options which will drive automated processes and/or minimize internal
    sourcing needs, matched with corporate environment.
  • Appropriately
    select project technology stack that meets all functional and with
    non-functional requirements
    accounting for project constraints.
  • Describe the
    structure, characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of software to project stakeholders
    throughout the project life cycle.
  • Provide
    recommendation to project scope based on defined roadmaps while communicating directly with
    key stakeholders such as enterprise architects, developers, and clients.
  • Work with
    vendors to develop and implement specific aspects of the solution, considering
    costs and timelines.

Innovation

  • Provide
    evaluation of technology innovation with business needs by leading or
    participating in proof of
    concept projects.
  • Develop, model
    and apply enterprise-wide references to processes, information models, application
    and technical architectures as they relate to projects.
  • Keep abreast
    of industry trends and internal strategies and directions through publications, research
    papers, personal networks and vendors to identify opportunities for CLIENT
Governance
  • Conduct user
    interface reviews, determine impacts of infrastructure change and ensure
    solutions are aligned
    with corporate strategy, objectives and architectural principles
  • Conduct
    architectural reviews and integrate, as required, legislative requirements and
    business processes.
  • Periodically
    assess current architecture for components at risk of obsolescence, and
    identify opportunities
    for investment/remediation or replacement.



Requirements

  • 5+ years of
    hands on experience working with ServiceNow SaaS
    solution design and Architecture
  • 5+ years of
    system and solution architecture experience
  • Proficient
    in creating technical and architectural diagrams, and presentation of solution
    designs to various stakeholders.
  • Strong
    presentation skills and ability describe architectural designs for approvals at various
    management levels
  • 7+ years of experience
    in overseeing the development activities, ensuring architectural
    integrity are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
  • Experience
    working within a complex multi-cloud, hybrid and virtualized datacenter Environment
  • Exposure to
    Microsoft Azure/O365, SharePoint and IBM Integration platforms (IBM WebSphere
    Message Broker, MQ & IIB)



Skill Requirements/Qualifications:

The following are minimum qualifications and/or experience for the delivery of the Services:

The Resource must have the following minimum qualifications or experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in technical Information Technology roles within complex enterprise environments
Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing solution architectures on projects across n-tiered platforms
Expert knowledge of Information Architecture principles and techniques, data management, data integration and data quality platforms and tools.
Expert knowledge in at least one enterprise ETL tool
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working architecting solutions involving complex integration scenarios (multi-platform, competing technologies, SaaS and PaaS, Software as a Service)
Knowledge of process re-engineering principles, requirements gathering, and middleware management
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple non-technical terms for various audiences
Ability to adapt to change in dynamically evolving situations
Ability to work in a team environment
Minimum 5+ years experience working in an Enterprise Architect role.
Experience communicating and presenting to senior executive management.
Minimum 5+ years experience developing and implementing standards, principles, guidelines, strategies and roadmaps for the enterprise.
Excellent customer service skills

 

Preferred qualifications or experience:
Enterprise Architecture certifications such TOGAF, Zachmann, and ITIL.
Company:CONFIDENTIALLocation:Toronto - Ontario - CanadaJob Types:Full TimePost Date:February 21, 2022Valid Through:March 20, 2022