Ready to help procurement leaders unlock value at every stage of their transformation? At Optis, you'll deliver high-end procurement advisory and precision implementation to clients across the US and Canada, and see the results of your work in every engagement.

We are growing at Optis! We are looking for a Technical Consultant to join our Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal or New York teams. Working closely with the Project Manager, the Technical Consultant will serve as the first point of contact between technical clients integrating our partners' solutions (ZIP, SAP Ariba, or Coupa) with their ERP and/or other internal and 3rd party systems.

The Technical Consultant will be responsible for developing technology solutions and mapping Optis customers' business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan. As a Technical Consultant, you will provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist Optis customers in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximize their return on technology investment.

We need our Technical Consultants to be confident, versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continue to help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, have a strong ability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations. They must have exceptional communication skills, be adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop solutions for clients using service-oriented architecture patterns.
- Manage and implement an API-led strategy to connect data and applications with APIs.
- Define and gather requirements and conduct design sessions for technical solutions.
- Own the complete lifecycle of delivery, including architecture, design, development, test, and documentation of integration, custom development, and data migration solutions for business applications in SaaS and other ERP systems.
- Define and document integration architecture, capture and document non-functional (architectural) requirements, prepare estimates, and define technical solutions.
- Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, build, and test the code.
- Develop current code or enhance existing code for solution development.
- Maintain a sharp focus on system reliability and ensure the overall solution architecture can gracefully handle upstream and downstream system failures.
- Provide in-depth expertise in the discipline of integration architecture, data sources, security, technical design, programming, testing, and deployment.

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.
- Intermediate skills in developing integrations with Web Services, XML, JSON,



SQL and/or other integration technologies are mandatory.
- Experience facilitating application integration architecture discussions and workshops.
- Proven experience developing integrations using REST API, SOAP Web Services and other integration architectures.
- Experience with ZIP is highly preferred or SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, and/or Ivalua Procurement solutions.
- Additional experience using other ETL tools is preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in an Integration Architect or Lead Technical Architect capacity in an Agile/Hybrid development environment for transformational Source-to-Pay programs or equivalent.
- Proven skills as a team member, team lead or project manager on full lifecycle implementations.
- Functional knowledge of Procurement business processes is preferred.
- Technical aptitude and comfort in understanding web-based applications, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS cloud models, and integration concepts, as well as the application of these technologies in the enterprise environment.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience presenting a clear and concise technical narrative.
- ERP knowledge (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle or others) is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and oral skills are required, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts
- High energy with the capability to multi-task in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization
- Able to work with various teams and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees within departments and across functions
- Aptitude for understanding how Optis solutions solve business problems
- Ability to convey information clearly and provide analysis as needed to help customers make proper business decisions

SPECIAL DEMANDS

- Ability to travel within Canada and the United States

WORKING AT OPTIS We pride ourselves on being different from larger consulting firms by offering meaningful opportunities to make an impact and accelerate your career growth.

Our employees benefit from

- Competitive compensation
- A transparent and predictable bonus structure
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits
- 4 wellness days; a day a quarter to recharge,



on top of your vacation
- Additional paid time off during our annual holiday break
- Paid parental leave designed to support you and your family
- A better than industry work-life balance

This approach has contributed to a team culture with over 90% employee retention. Learn more at: optisconsulting.com/about/

COMPENSATION The advertised compensation represents the top of the band, including variable compensation. The successful candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their experience and qualifications.

About Optis

Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth Fortune-level companies we serve. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, Montreal, and New York, NY.

Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption.

Working at Optis

We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at optisconsulting.com/about/

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Optis Recruiting Policy

Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Optis

Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at [email protected].

📌 Technical Consultant, ZIP (Toronto)
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