Application Architect

Community Living BC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for an Application Architect to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale software systems. The role involves mentoring development teams and supporting modernized solutions, with a focus on innovation and quality. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in architecture and a strong technical background. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

BC Public Service Pension plan

Generous vacation and personal days

Paid maternity/parental leave

Wellness supports, including an Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in application architecture and software development.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of enterprise-scale systems.
• Provide expert technical leadership to development teams.
• Modernize legacy systems and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Application architecture

Systems analysis

Software development

Production support

Agile development

Change management

Object-oriented design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Diploma in Information Technology

Tools

C#

.NET

SQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle DB

Git

AWS

Job description

Overview

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term / Status : Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)

Classification / Salary : IS R30 / Position starts at $90,797.03 annually plus a 9.9% bi-weekly market adjustment ($8,988.81 annually)

Team : IT - Information Technology

Location : Vancouver Head Office (hybrid)

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact at any stage of the hiring process.

Visit our Careers at CLBC page to learn more about working at CLBC, what we offer, and tips for the interview process.

About the opportunity

As an Application Architect at CLBC, you will lead the design and development of enterprise-scale software systems that support our organization's mission. You'll work closely with development teams to ensure that technical solutions align with business goals and long-term strategy, driving innovation, consistency, and maintainability across CLBC's application landscape.

This role blends hands-on architecture with team leadership, guiding best practices in coding, code review, technical standards, and performance optimization. You'll also play a critical role in modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and supporting high-impact business systems used across the province.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise application architecture that supports large-scale, multi-year systems
• Provide expert technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices are followed
• Conduct code reviews and identify technical debt, leading initiatives to resolve it and improve code quality
• Collaborate with solution teams to assess business needs and provide effective technical design and integration strategies
• Develop, test, and maintain both internally developed and packaged business systems and interfaces
• Provide Tier 3 support to resolve high-impact technical issues, acting as a subject matter expert
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to development standards, tools, and processes
• Support the evolution of CLBC's systems through continuous research, planning, and solution design
• Ensure application solutions align with CLBC's architectural standards, project goals, and user needs

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Or a diploma in Information Technology with at least 10 years of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in application architecture, systems analysis, software development, and production support
• Strong background in the full software development lifecycle, Agile development, and change management practices
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented design, SOA, and SOLID principles
• Experience with technologies such as: C#, .NET, SQL (T-SQL / PL-SQL), PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, SSIS, Telerik, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Powershell, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, AWS, Active Directory, Visual Studio, IIS, and XML
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on implementation
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience building collaborative relationships across business and IT teams

Additional capabilities

• Expertise in designing, supporting, and modernizing complex enterprise systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence development teams to adopt best practices and technical standards
• A commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and staying current with industry trends and technologies
• Experience in the public sector or community-based services is an asset
• Knowledge of CLBC's core business systems and integration needs is an asset

Benefits

A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional information

At CLBC, we are committed to providing equitable compensation, recognizing that salary negotiation can be a barrier for some groups. We will engage in an objective analysis to determine a starting salary that is grounded in principles of equity and fairness.

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.

Closing date : Open until filled

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.