Application Architect

Pollard Digital Solutions; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 153,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider is seeking an experienced Application Architect to shape software systems. This remote position requires 10+ years of software engineering and expertise in cloud-native development and microservices. Collaborate with teams to maintain scalable and secure solutions in the lottery market. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing program

Company pension

Health & Extended Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience with at least 2 years in an Architecture-focused role.
• Proven experience designing and developing distributed cloud-native architecture.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development in public cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate architectural collaboration by guiding teams in evolving application architecture.
• Design, advocate for, and support microservice-based architectures.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Software Engineering

Microservices Architecture

Cloud-native Development

API Design

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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We’re looking for an influential Application Architect to join our team remotely within the Eastern or Central time zone.

As an Application Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the design and structure of our software systems. You'll partner closely with engineering, product, infrastructure, and security teams to define and maintain scalable, performant, and secure solutions that support our product and business strategy in the lottery market. This is an enabling role focused on supporting and accelerating the capabilities of our stream-aligned development teams. Rather than enforcing top-down decisions, you will guide design choices, promote architectural integrity, and foster technical excellence without creating bottlenecks.

Who We Are

Experience the forefront of innovation with Pollard Digital Solutions a division of Pollard Banknote, where we lead the charge in revolutionizing digital solutions for state lotteries. From groundbreaking initiatives like iLottery to crafting immersive player experiences that champion noble causes globally, our team's innovative spirit is driving impactful changes in the industry. Join us in this exhilarating journey, where every contribution makes a difference in shaping the future of lottery gaming.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
• Company pension
• Health & Extended Benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Remote Work Environment

What You'll Do

Facilitate architectural collaboration by guiding and supporting teams in evolving application architecture that reflects shared ownership, aligns with business objectives, and ensures scalability, security, and maintainability.

Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and technical leaders to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Design, advocate for, and support microservice-based architectures, ensuring services are independently deployable, observable, and resilient.

Define and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines, including documentation and communication of key decisions.

Provide hands-on support and mentorship to engineering teams, performing code and design reviews to ensure adherence to architecture principles.

Lead the selection and integration of appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms for application development.

Ensure architecture supports regulatory and security requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

Actively participate in system design, capacity planning, and performance optimization efforts.

Continuously assess and improve architectural practices and frameworks across teams.

Communicate architectural strategy, trade-offs, and risk factors to stakeholders.

Who You Are

Pragmatic technical leader with a deep understanding of large-scale, distributed systems and a passion for clean, sustainable architecture

Influential and collaborative, guiding architectural direction across teams while bringing others along the journey.

Clear communicator who bridges technical and non-technical stakeholders with ease.

Decisive and forward-thinking, balancing short-term needs with long-term impact, and continuously challenging the status quo to drive improvement.

What You'll Bring

10+ years of Software Engineering experience with at least 2 years in an Architecture-focused role.

Proven experience designing and developing distributed, cloud-native architecture and deployment models using a microservices architecture.

Hands-on experience with cloud-native development in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong knowledge of system integration, API design, and modern software design principles.

Familiarity with performance engineering, security design, and operational excellence.

Bachelor’s or greater degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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