Senior Application/Software Architect - DND RFP (Quebec)

Mandatory Experience Requirements 1. Overall Experience Minimum ten (10) years of experience performing the duties of an Application / Software Architect (equivalent to TBIPS Stream 1, Level 3)2. Education A degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science / Computer Programming Software Engineering / Systems Engineering A copy of the degree must be provided 3. Data Analytics and Cloud Architecture Experience Minimum eight (8) years of experience architecting advanced data analytics solutions on cloud platforms Minimum five (5) years of experience leading enterprise‑grade data implementation projects Demonstrated experience across at least three (3) projects An enterprise‑grade project refers to a complex, large‑scale initiative involving multiple departments or locations, requiring robust infrastructure to manage high volumes of data, transactions, and diverse functional needs. 4. Certifications One of the following certifications is required: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert A copy of the certification must be provided Additional Requirments Candidates should demonstrate the following experience. These criteria will be used to assess submissions as part of the overall evaluation. R1 – ETL / ELT Pipeline Experience Demonstrated experience designing, building, and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, process, and transform data from multiple sources. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating significant experience (8+ years) in this area. R2 – Data Integration and Transformation Demonstrated experience integrating diverse data sources and performing data transformations to ensure: Data quality Consistency Reliability Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating extensive experience across complex environments . R3 – Big Data Platforms and Tools Demonstrated experience utilizing big data processing tools , including: Apache Spark Databricks Azure Synapse Azure Data Lake Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience managing large‑scale cloud‑based data platforms . R4 – DevOps and CI/CD for Data Platforms Demonstrated experience utilizing Microsoft DevOps tools to: Automate workflows for CI/CD Optimize cloud‑based data platforms Experience should include Major Projects within the federal government. A Major Project is defined as a project delivered within the federal government with a value exceeding $10M. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating experience across multiple major projects . R5 – Certifications The following certifications will be considered robust assets: TOGAF® 9 Certified Databricks Accredited Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 HDP Certified Developer Microsoft Certified DAT201x: Querying with Transact‑SQL Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Preference will be given to candidates holding multiple certifications from the list above . Submission Requirements (Applies to All Criteria) Candidates must provide detailed project information for each referenced experience, including: Project Name Client Department Client Reference (Name, Email, Phone Number) Start Date and End Date Project Description Tasks Performed Engagement Details Client: Government of Canada (Department to be confirmed) Contract Type: Contingent on bid award Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance Location: NCR / remote (subject to client requirements) Important Notes This opportunity is tied to a competitive RFP submission Only candidates who meet all mandatory requirements will be considered Complete and detailed project experience is required to support evaluation Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prkuz