SeniorApplication/SoftwareArchitect-DNDRFP

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 d