Technical Architect - Edmonton, Canada - Jobility Talent Solutions (formerly Samiti Technology)

Description

Project Name:

• Cloud Migration
• Cloud Service Enhancements
• Platform Enhancements

This resource will have working knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure environments including general concepts of workstation/server hardware, software build and push strategies, and a general understanding of line-of-business applications and architectures. The resource must have a sound understanding of IT Change and Communication Management and User Acceptance Testing frameworks. We require this resource to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proven ability to function on an individual basis and in a team environment is essential.

Duties:

• Research and evaluate the latest technology trends.
• Architect new IT services, and develop solution paper and test plans.
• Evaluate current services and recommend remedial actions where required.
• Assist in determining hardware/software requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams on proof of concept and limited production rollouts.
• Provide quality control on production implementations.
• Communicate operation guidelines and policies to the clients.
• Apply and interpret how the operation guidelines enhance the department's way of doing business.
• Review new services and technology requests by business area and assess their impact on the operational environment, giving recommendations for remediation.
• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and estimates pertaining to architectural deployment and service delivery.
• Assist in developing task lists and resource assignments within the context of architectural planning and deployments.
• Assist with the implementation of IT infrastructure.
• Document technical recommendations and provide technical advice and guidance to management, operations, and project team members and within shared IT services.
• Ensure change management processes are followed.
• Make recommendations to project team members pertaining to issues, risks and client satisfaction.
• Provide tracking and reporting of time and status on all work as required.