Senior Application/Software Architect - DND RFP

We are preparing a bid in response to a Government of Canada requirement at DND and are seeking a qualified Application / Software Architect (Level 3) to include in our proposal.

This is a proposal-based opportunity. Candidates must clearly demonstrate their experience against the criteria below. Only complete and compliant submissions will be considered.

Please note: All referenced projects must be a minimum of six (6) months in duration.

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

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 strong 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.

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