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.

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 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.

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