AI & Application Delivery Architect

ISM; Regina; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Regina is seeking an AI & Application Delivery Architect to design and deliver intelligent, cloud-native solutions. This role requires deep expertise in AI integration and agile delivery practices, alongside a background in modern application architecture. Candidates should bring over 7 years of IT experience with at least 3 years as an Architect. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 120,000.00 - CAD 150,000.00.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience including Application design and architecting applications on cloud.
• 3+ years working as an Architect, focusing on Applications.
• Ability to modernize legacy platform delivery and assess legacy platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of AI-driven solutions.
• Guide cross-functional teams in implementing solutions.
• Regularly attend or run customer meetings reviewing technical requirements.

Skills

AI integration

Modern application design

Agile delivery practices

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a related discipline

Certified in Architecture – Open Group Certified

Azure/AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Tools

Azure

OCI

AWS

Job description

Overview

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The Technical Solutions Manager (AI & Modern Application Delivery Architect) leads the design and delivery of intelligent, cloud-native, and AI-driven enterprise solutions. This role partners with stakeholders to define forward-looking strategies and architectures that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to transform business capabilities. The ideal candidate is a visionary technologist with deep expertise in AI integration, modern application design, and agile delivery practices.

This role involves translating business and technical needs into scalable, intelligent architectures that incorporate AI services, data pipelines, and cloud-native platforms. The architect will guide cross-functional teams in implementing solutions that are resilient, secure, and optimized for performance and innovation. The position emphasizes continuous modernization, intelligent automation, and the ethical use of AI technologies to drive business outcomes.

NOTE : the preferred work location for this position is Regina, Saskatchewan; however, the work location will be dependent upon the location of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design enterprise application solutions


• Assess current systems management practices


• Perform service level agreement negotiation and documentation


• Own non-functional requirement process and build appropriate templates and guidelines


• Assess application and system performance and provide recommendations for both applications and infrastructure


• Provide quality assurance services on projects to ensure that the quality of delivered solutions reflects what was proposed


• Provide thought leadership and project advisory services to customers on a billable basis


• Arrange for the delivery capability (people, skills, tools) to effectively deliver services to both internal stakeholders and external ISM customers


• Work with other ISM departments to leverage knowledge, tools, and training to optimize solution delivery, quality, and costs


• Provide leadership, guidance, and training of technical solution staff, so that business objectives and customers’ requirements are met


• Regularly participate in overall technical solution / services planning and objective setting for both internal and external customers


• Regularly attend or run customer meetings reviewing technical requirements, solutions and issues relating to the delivery of both internal and external customer projects


• Participate in, and / or be responsible for the collection, creation, protection, and reuse of intellectual capital


• Participate actively in knowledge sharing activities like communities of practice, forums, conferences and / or other knowledge exchanges


• Lead demos, project workshops, requirements gathering sessions and other project delivery activities


• Work with and lead diverse teams across regions, with different skill sets, expertise and experience levels


• Elicit requirements and non-functional requirements from customers using a variety of methods including interviews, workshops and techniques such as Design Thinking


• Apply and follow architectural and project methodologies

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Certified in Architecture – Open Group Certified; TOGAF 9 or higher highly desirable


• Azure or OCI or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Highly desirable.


• 7+ years of IT experience in various delivery roles including Application design, Application Support Services, and architecting applications to operate on cloud infrastructure


• 3+ years working as an Architect, with a focus on Applications


• Able to modernize legacy platform delivery, assess legacy platforms like mainframe and help modernize delivery.


• Well versed in AI, ability to do deep research and lead AI initiatives.


• Deep enterprise technical knowledge demonstrated by industry and product certifications or related experience in fields such as enterprise application architecture design, enterprise application development, or cloud computing


• Knowledge of cloud application implementations, D365 and Power platform application implementations considered an asset


• Wide knowledge of various IT methodologies (ITIL, TOGAF, Scrum, Zachman, PMP)


• Experience on projects where an agile methodology, such as Scrum, was followed


• Experience leading demos, project workshops, and requirements gathering sessions


• Understanding of emerging AI trends and benefits to business; ability to incorporate into application solutions where appropriate


• Strong communication skills : verbal, written and interpersonal


• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex ideas

To view the full job description and submit your application, visit the ISM Careers portal : ISM Canada's Careers page

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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