HM Note: This onsite role is three (3) days in office
Scope
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Provide application development required to complete a like for like migration of five Microsoft Dynamics high sensitive business critical applications from On Premise Dynamics version 8.2 to Azure Cloud with Dynamics version 9.2.
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Perform data migration required to the above described applications migration
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Configure and secure Azure hosting environment to support high sensitive business critical applications
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Work with architecture team to developer architectural artifacts for OPS Gating
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Work with Cyber Security to complete threat risk assessment
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Provide assistance with load testing, penetration testing and AODA compliance testing.
Assignment Deliverables
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Assess existing application and identify tasks and effort required to migrate each application
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Creation of technical specifications for systems development
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Configure and secure new cloud environment in alignment with OPS cloud policy and standard
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Define, document, test and implement data migration strategy and scripts required to migrate the applications to the cloud
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Design, implement and work with the project team in completing all relevant and required documentation in alignment with OPS standards
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The consultant will be responsible for identifying deprecated code and functionality and provide out of the box solutions that will produce a like for like replacement of the functionality in the upgraded version of the application.
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This includes developing detailed programming specifications, user interface designs, prototypes, writing and/or generating code compiling data driven programs conducting unit tests and debugging code to troubleshoot incidents and defects,
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Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of solutions for relevant projects
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Work with clients to design effective application changes to meet business needs and support a like for like migration using the best of the new technologies
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Working with any one or more of the technologies below, the consultant will:
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Participate in the coding and development of application components including user interface, data services, data synchronization, and deployment services.
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Participate in project design and application JAD sessions / walkthroughs;
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Development of required Software Architecture Documentation for the project;
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Produce Use Cases, Class diagrams, component diagrams, state diagram etc.;
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Develop solutions to replace deprecated components focusing on like for like and out of the box solutions
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Develop documentation for testing, implementation, defect tracking as per OPS standards;
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Participate in, document and configure output from application design sessions
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Participate in the Unit / System / Integration Testing
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Development of user authentication and access component according to predefined business rules in existing applications
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Design and development of user and system interface(s)
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Preparation of install package and install books as required
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Provide input and complete documentation for the application deployment plan for the production environment;
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Completion of all required documentation and system artifacts including update technical documentation, and provide input for User Guide & Training Guide;
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Estimates for assigned tasks and percent complete
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The consultant will provide a detailed list of all work/artefacts completed on the project
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Attend any meetings related to the resolution of any requests or support incidents as required
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Ensures knowledge transfer to internal staff - the consultant will transfer over all information, research, code, documents, etc. to the client
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Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
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Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as he/she becomes aware of them.
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Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed.
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices.
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices.
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines.
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Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
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Participate in Knowledge transfer
The Vendor’s Personnel will also be required to
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Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines;
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Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the Assignment Deliverables, as soon as the he/she becomes aware of them;
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Submit Deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed;
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices;
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry architecture/technology standards and best practices;
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Comply with the Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Guidelines;
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Provide knowledge and skill transfer to a designated Cluster/Ministry staff;
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And Comply with the Ontario Government I&IT Directive, Operational Policy on the I&IT Project Gateway Process, and other applicable Guidelines, Standards and Procedures.
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Experience and Skillset Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
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At least 8 years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Dynamics
Desired Skills and Experience
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Application development using Microsoft Dynamics On Premise and Microsoft Dynamics Cloud version 9.2 · Experience migrating applications and data from on Premise Dynamics to Cloud · Experience configuring and securing Azure Cloud environment to meet OPS security and access policy standards
Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:
Criteria 1: Experience Architecting and Developing Applications for the Azure Cloud - 40 Points
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At least 10 years in applications development with 8 years focusing on Microsoft Dynamics and at least 2 projects developing for cloud or migrating applications to the cloud
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Strong Microsoft Dynamics development skills and experience
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Extensive migration experience to upgrade our business critical , high sensitivity Microsoft Dynamics 8.2 on premise applications to Azure Cloud hosting using MS Dynamics version 9.2
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Hand-on experience on securing applications in Azure Cloud
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Experience working in Agile methodology
Criteria 2: Experience Provisioning, Configuring and Securing Azure Cloud - 35 Points
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Experience with Azure cloud technologies including optimization, security, access control, availability and integrity of the environment
Criteria 3: Communication Skills - 20 Points
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Experience with Azure cloud technologies including optimization, security, access control, availability and integrity of the environment
Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points
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A minimum of 5 Years of public sector experience
Knowledge Transfer
What needs to be KT
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Code repository
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Migration Scripts
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Cloud configuration
To whom
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Project Manager, team members
When
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1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc
Must haves:
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At least 8 years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Dynamics
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Application development using Microsoft Dynamics On Premise and Microsoft Dynamics Cloud version 9.2
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Experience migrating applications and data from on Premise Dynamics to Cloud
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Experience configuring and securing Azure Cloud environment to meet OPS security and access policy standards
