Application Architect (Hybrid)

Broadridge; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is looking for an Application Architect to design application architecture and lead technical teams. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science and have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This hybrid position requires excellent technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an application architect, preferably in mainframe hosted environment.
• Highly proficient in programming languages, and integration & collaboration tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design major aspects of the architecture of an application.
• Provide technical leadership to the application development team.
• Lead negotiations with engagement partners and team members.

Skills

Application development

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

WebSphere Application Server

DB2

Java

JMS

SQL

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

The Application Architect will be part of a multi-discipline team where meaningful collaboration is highly valued. Their responsibilities are for the overall design of applications and supervision of the implementation. Developed applications are visible to both customers and their clients. The ability to design solutions in an DevOps environment and effectively communicate those designs to the development team is critical to the success of this role. The position requires good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to solve complex problems, and applicable technical experience.

Key Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Design major aspects of the architecture of an application, including components such as user interface, middleware and infrastructure
• Demonstrate experience in designing data migration and conversion solutions while maintaining data integrity across the platform
• Provide technical leadership to the application development team
• Perform design and code reviews
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout full lifecycle
• Compile and implement application development plans for new or existing applications.
• Ensure that uniform enterprise-wide application and architecture design standards and principles are maintained.
• Perform application integration, maintenance, upgrades, and migration.
• Document application development processes, procedures, and standards
• Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure the architecture is aligned with business requirements
• Provide application assessment guidance to team members (Project Managers, IT Architects and IT Specialists, among others) in new or complex solution design, implementation and/or management tools and techniques
• Lead negotiations with engagement partners and team members (vendors, subcontractors, customers, Kyndryls) to define Non-functional project goals and strategies for attaining them
• Anticipate potential performance problems associated with the solution being developed. Develop and lead execution of the non-functional technical risk management plan for the solution to be implemented
• Understand future customer, industry and information technology trends. Apply this understanding to develop robust solutions and to identify opportunities for future business flexibility and volume growth
• Analyze new and complex situations. Select, tailor, and apply formal Non-functional requirements, design and development methodologies to analyze customer needs and develop requirements for I/T solutions. Evaluate potential solution elements using a formal methodology and select most appropriate elements. Assess business and technical impact of solutions
• Identify the supporting tools required to perform results analyzes

Basic Skill Level Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science with a specialization in software engineering, application development, or similar

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an application architect, preferably in mainframe hosted environment
• Highly proficient in programming languages, and integration & collaboration Tools: JMS, JDBC, Web Services: WSDL, SQL, Java.
• Application development: Enterprise PL/I for Host and Java J2EE Technologies
• Application Server such WebSphere Application Server - Database: DB2 and IMS
• Extensive experience in aligning application development with business needs.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Great collaboration and communication skills.
• Understands and applies knowledge of function,
• Business unit or country objectives in framing, evaluating and selecting alternatives for I/T solutions.
• Has the required proficiency levels for technical skills and applies skills to the design of I/T solutions in
• Mainframe and Distributed platforms.
• Understands organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies

Tools

• Familiar with the following environment and technologies: - Mainframe (Z/OS), PSeries (AIX), and Intel Red Hat Linux - ESB components: WMB, DataPower, and Messaging system MQSeries - Integration & Collaboration Tools: JMS, JCA connectors, JDBC, Web Services: WSDL, SOAP, WS-I, JAX-WS, XML RPC, WS-Security - Application development: Enterprise PL/I for Host and Java J2EE Technologies - Application Server such WebSphere Application Server - Database: DB2 and IMS

Recruitment Process

Throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually or in-person. Our recruiters will explain how hybrid interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Employment verification
• Education verification
• Credit inquiry
• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible.

At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.