.VTRAC Consulting CorporationIntelligent SolutionsThank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please e-mail your resume as an MS-WORD document in confidence Subject: Solution Architect, Attention: ****** or call: (647) 254-0770 .Position #: 2411xxPosition: Solution ArchitectPosition Type: PermanentNo. of Positions: 1Location: GTA, ON (Hybrid)DescriptionAn exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect to support our Information Services (IS) department. This is a full-time opportunity and will report to the Manager of Enterprise Business Solutions. In partnership with other architects, you will define and maintain the company's solution architecture blueprint, which is focused on efficiency. This role will lead research in COTS solutions and emerging technologies, and promote developmental initiatives to introduce new tools and new technology to the application landscape.ResponsibilitiesLeadership, Models, and ArtefactsLead the creation and evolution of the application architecture function, selection, and adoption of frameworks and methodologies.Document IS Application Architecture using multiple architectural models or views that show how the current and future needs of the organization will be met in an efficient, sustainable, and adaptable manner across the company's application portfolio.Formulate plans to discontinue use of obsolete or low-value architecture components.Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles to guide solution design decisions.Collaborate with local and regional IS teams to deliver enterprise solutions that are scalable, adaptable, and in synchronization with evolving business needs.Act as liaison with technology partners and vendors on Application Architecture issues.Work with the IS leadership to recommend and provide input to its strategy, architecture, and supporting standards.Assist with the automation of software deployments using configuration management technology.Software Lifecycle and Process ImprovementsPromote shared infrastructure and applications to reduce costs and improve information flows.Ensure projects do not duplicate functionality or diverge from architecture-established guidelines.Guide application design and provide technical leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives and application lifecycle.Collaborate with other IS stakeholders to create and document standards and patterns that can be leveraged for future reuse and actively seek opportunities to leverage industry solutions for new business offerings and services.Technical ExcellenceReview existing and emerging technologies and market trends to determine their potential impact on the enterprise's strategy and architecture; develop strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and business functions.Ensure technical integrity and consistency of the solution at every stage of its lifecycle