RQ-2026-009758 - Technology Architect - Senior for eForms (SADIE) Solution Delivery

Job Details

ELIGIBILITY: Only candidates currently residing in Ontario will be considered. Applications from outside Ontario will not be reviewed or responded to. This is a strict onsite/hybrid role.

Closing Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: 525 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Client: Ontario Health

Department: Digital Excellence in Health

Start Date: 2026-09-08

End Date: 2027-06-01

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract

Job ID: 00740

Project Overview

The Agency plans to launch an eForms solution, beginning with the eForms MVP, to digitize forms prioritized by the Ontario Medical Association and the Ministry of Health. The Agency has committed to several digital deliverables for FY25-26 and FY26-27. Implementation is underway, and this procurement will secure a senior technology architect to support delivery of the solution.

Key Responsibilities

End to End Architecture for a Public Facing Digital Health Solution
Architect conceptual, logical, and physical solution designs for a secure, scalable public facing web application.
Leverage the Agency’s provincial digital assets and services to enable interoperability, identity, data exchange, and compliance.
Detailed Component and Integration Design
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including business teams, clinical partners, and provincial technology groups, to design detailed solution components aligned with business and technical requirements.
Product Roadmap Alignment and Technical Direction
Work closely with the Product Manager to refine and validate the product roadmap, ensuring architectural alignment, technical feasibility, and phased delivery planning.
Develop architectural diagrams that adhere to the Agency standards while laying the foundation for the product roadmap
Requirements Translation into Technical Specifications
Partner with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
Technical Guidance to Development and QA Teams
Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to clarify technical functions, validate architectural intent, and support the development of comprehensive test cases.
Provide technical direction to ensure non‑functional requirements are properly implemented across environments and operational processes.
Privacy and Security Compliance Oversight
Work with privacy teams to support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and collaborate with security teams to complete Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA), ensuring the solution meets all PHIPA, security, and compliance obligations.
Coordinate the design and implementation of web‑based applications using a cloud‑based architectural framework.
Work closely with the Architecture team to understand enterprise architecture principles and ensure all proposed solutions align with the Agency’s architectural standards, patterns, and governance guidelines.
Translate business requirements and technical specifications into working, tested applications.
Evaluate and determine appropriate architecture, technical specifications, and solution designs; make recommendations to product management as needed.
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure full support for developed applications and platforms across all environments.
Maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Design reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to support scalable and efficient application development.
Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and maintainability.
Participate in agile ceremonies—including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure system reliability and responsiveness.
Implement security best practices and support vulnerability remediation efforts.
Collaborate with QA teams to define test strategies, support automated testing, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality releases.
Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines, including build automation and deployment processes.
Monitor application health and performance using telemetry, logging, and alerting tools, and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
Contribute to technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and development practices.
Provide support and technical guidance to junior developers and contribute to team knowledge‑sharing.
Engage with stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate technical considerations, and provide accurate effort estimates.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, architectural standards, and governance requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

Must be able to work 3 days onsite per week
10+ years of experience in software architecture with a track record of designing and delivering enterprise‑grade solutions.
10+ years Demonstrated experience within Ontario’s healthcare ecosystem, including Ontario Health programs, eHealth integrations, EMR/HER/HIS systems, and adherence to PHIPA privacy requirements.
10+ years Expert‑level proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and modern front‑end architectural patterns.
10+ years Extensive experience building secure, authenticated, customer‑facing applications using industry standards such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, and REST‑based APIs (e.g., .NET Core, Java, Node.js).
10+ years Solid understanding of HL7 FHIR‑based APIs, SMART on FHIR framework, healthcare data flows, and interoperability principles.
10+ years Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, along with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
10+ years Proven delivery experience within Scrum‑based Agile teams, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement.
10+ years Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide, influence, and support delivery teams.

NICE TO HAVE

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
Experience working with authenticated, customer-focused applications.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Service Bus, and Functions, coupled with proficiency in AWS.
Strong knowledge of backend frameworks and technologies, including Java Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Kubernetes, Docker, Databases (Relational and NoSQL).
Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations, WCAG 2.0 guidelines, and security best practices.
Passion for learning the latest technologies and standards.
Self-starter, self-learner and highly self-motivated.
Creative, solution-oriented, flexible, with a positive attitude and a drive for excellence.
Ability to successfully multitask and work to tight deadlines.
Accurate with excellent attention to detail.

Key Skills & Competencies

Angular, TypeScript, OAuth 2.0, JWT, REST APIs, .NET Core, Java, Node.js, HL7 FHIR, SMART on FHIR, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, DevOps, Scrum, Agile, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions, AWS, Java Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases, WCAG 2.0, Security, Performance Optimization, Automated Testing, Cloud Architecture, Front-End Architecture, Backend Development, Enterprise Architecture, EMR/HER/HIS, PHIPA, Interoperability

Applications for this position will be accepted until Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m..

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