Application Architect

ISG Search Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

ISG Search Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Architect for a 6-month hybrid contract in downtown Toronto. You will shape and own the application architecture, lead hands-on development when needed, and guide complex solutions from design through delivery.

The role requires proven enterprise architecture experience, strong integration and security knowledge, and excellent communication with stakeholders across Delivery, QA, Infrastructure, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Application Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong software development background with hands-on when needed.
• Experience designing scalable, integrated applications and services.
• Understanding of system integration, application security, and modern architecture patterns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across technical and business teams to drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and own application architecture and solution designs that are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, prototyping, troubleshooting, and mentoring development teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into application designs, integration patterns, technical specifications, and implementation strategies.
• Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Developers, QA teams, Infrastructure, Security, Vendors, and other Architecture teams throughout project delivery.
• Support solutions through design, development, testing, deployment, and production readiness.
• Proactively identify and resolve architectural and technical challenges that may impact delivery timelines or solution quality.

Skills

Hands-on development

Architecture design

Stakeholder management

Communication

Enterprise environments

Job description

Application Architect (BBBH12260) Toronto, Canada

Application Architect

6-month, hybrid contract, downtown Toronto

We're currently seeking an experienced Application Architect for a 6-month contract opportunity with a Toronto-based client. This role requires a strong blend of architecture expertise and hands-on development experience, with the ability to guide complex technical solutions from design through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own application architecture and solution designs that are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, prototyping, troubleshooting, and mentoring development teams.
• Translate business and technical requirements into application designs, integration patterns, technical specifications, and implementation strategies.
• Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Developers, QA teams, Infrastructure, Security, Vendors, and other Architecture teams throughout project delivery.
• Support solutions through design, development, testing, deployment, and production readiness.
• Proactively identify and resolve architectural and technical challenges that may impact delivery timelines or solution quality.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Application Architect within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong software development background with the ability to remain hands-on when needed.
• Experience designing scalable, integrated applications and services.
• Strong understanding of system integration, application security, and modern architecture patterns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across technical and business teams to drive successful outcomes.

isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.