# Senior Application/Software Architect - DND RFP

> 49 Solutions · Ottawa, Canada (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-05-26

**Salary:** CAD 150,000–200,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Public Sector

## Description

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

### **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

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