Solution Designer
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

As the most modern shipyard in North America, Irving Shipyard is defined by its pace and appetite for change.  If you’re naturally curious and motivated by a fast-moving environment this opportunity is truly once in a lifetime.  The Canadian Surface Combatant project is the largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative in Canada since World War II.  As a key member of the IT team solutioning technology for this massive undertaking, you will have a lasting impact on a national venture. Working closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology specialists you will discover the challenges the business is facing, then produce solutions and designs that add real value and meet the needs of the business. 

Effective collaboration will drive your success as an influential thought leader, as well as the ability to draw on your broad generalist IT experience.  If you are looking for a truly unique opportunity in your career – this is it.  Come make your mark on Canadian history with JDI IT! 

The successful candidate will need to pass Canadian government security clearances.  

Your Focus:

• Guide on the effective use of solutions and architectures in order to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
• Provide solution architecture design and recommendations to project team.
• Collaborate with project Business Analysts to understand business goals and support delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with other Architects for successful delivery of program streams and individual projects.
• Lead in designing, specifying, and selecting information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure and performance.
• Ensure alignment with the overall Application, Information and Technology principals.
• Update the Enterprise Architecture repository maintaining impacted components, relationships, and attributes.
• Lead the organization in leveraging emerging technology and use knowledge of IT solutions to drive organizational change and support business process design.
• Understand and support to software architecture design and support development team in developing solutions.
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development, and support.

You Have: 

• Post-secondary education in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience in similar position, including at least 10 years in professional IT environment.
• Experience providing technical direction.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft technologies and Cloud.
• Good understanding of architecting commercial off the shelf (COTS).
• Strong knowledge of the web application architecture, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Naturally curious, focused and driven with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.

Extras:

• TOGAF Certification
• Microsoft Certified; Azure Solutions Architect

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

JDI IT: Who we are and what we offer...! 

At JDI IT we believe that what people experience matters more than technology!  

 
With over 350 employees, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies, which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses, and industries.  From forestry, to transportation, to shipbuilding, we are working directly with our business counterparts to align their goals to continued advancements in IT. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!    

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!      

We appreciate your interest in our company!  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.