Application Architect III (Senior Solutions Architect)

SereneAID; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Service New Brunswick (SNB), on behalf of the Department of Health, is seeking an experienced Application Architect III (Senior Solutions Architect) to support the NBCN Lung and Cervical HPV Screening Programs. The successful consultant will lead the architecture, design, and strategic implementation of enterprise healthcare solutions across provincial initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in solution architecture, enterprise integration, digital health, and cloud modernization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of IM/IT experience.
• Minimum 6 years as a Solution Architect or Solution Strategist delivering medium to large complex projects.
• Experience supporting digital health initiatives within public sector and PHIPA/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall solution architecture strategy for provincial healthcare initiatives.
• Define architectural vision, standards, governance and roadmaps.
• Develop enterprise integration architecture and solution design documentation.
• Translate business requirements into scalable architecture solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic technical direction.
• Design cloud-based solutions and modernize legacy/on-premise applications.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Enterprise integration

Cloud modernization

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

API Management

Job description

Application Architect III (Senior Solutions Architect)

Fredericton, Canada | Posted on 08/05/2026

Application Architect III (Senior Solutions Architect)

Client:Service New Brunswick (SNB) – Provincial Health Application Services (PHAS)

Duration:12 Months + 2 Optional Extensions

Employment Type:Contract

Position Overview

Service New Brunswick (SNB), on behalf of the Department of Health, is seeking an experiencedApplication Architect III (Senior Solutions Architect)to support the implementation of theNew Brunswick Cancer Network (NBCN) Lung and Cervical HPV Screening Programs.

The successful consultant will lead the architecture, design, and strategic implementation of enterprise healthcare solutions supporting provincial cancer screening initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in solution architecture, enterprise integration, digital health, cloud modernization, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-level application strategy within the Canadian public sector.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive stakeholders, business teams, project managers, business analysts, solution strategists, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable enterprise healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall solution architecture strategy for provincial healthcare initiatives.
  
• Define architectural vision, standards, governance, and technology roadmaps.
  
• Develop enterprise integration architecture and solution design documentation.
  
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable architecture solutions.
  
• Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic technical direction.
  
• Design cloud-based solutions and modernize legacy/on-premise applications.
  
• Develop technical specifications, integration requirements, and API architecture.
  
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align technology with business objectives.
  
• Provide architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
  
• Mentor developers and technical teams while ensuring architectural best practices.
  
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  
• Design enterprise managed services and reusable architectural processes.
  
• Support long-term application lifecycle planning and maintainability.
  
• Ensure compliance with provincial healthcare privacy and security standards.
  
• Prepare and deliver executive presentations and solution walkthroughs.
  
• Support provincial digital transformation initiatives within the healthcare sector.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications (M1–M7)

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Bachelor's or higher degree inComputer ScienceorSoftware Engineering.
  
• Minimum20 years of Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT)experience.
  
• Minimum6 years of experience as a Solution Architect or Solution Strategistdelivering medium to large complex system development, COTS, or SaaS implementation projects involving:
  
• Multiple business units or organizations
  
• Projects extending beyond nine months
  
• Business transformation and technical modernization initiatives
  
• Minimum2 years of experience as a Senior Solutions Strategistsupporting digital health initiatives within theNew Brunswick public sector.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  
• Availability to commence work as per project schedule.
  
• Compliance with SNB's single-candidate submission requirement.
  

Required Experience (Scored Requirements S1–S10)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in:

• Managing and leading teams of IT professionals (5+ years)
  
• Providing architectural leadership across enterprise technology initiatives
  
• Mentoring technical teams and enforcing enterprise architecture standards
  
• Delivering enterprise solution architecture and integration strategies
  
• Developing:
  
• Functional Architecture
  
• Technical Specifications
  
• Technical Risk Assessments
  
• Integration Requirements
  
• Designing enterprise managed services applicable across multiple solutions.
  
• Delivering provincial and enterprise-wide technology implementations.
  
• Designing highly scalable, maintainable enterprise applications.
  
• Re-platforming legacy on-premises applications to cloud-based environments.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborating with:
  
• Executive leadership
  
• Business owners
  
• Project Managers
  
• Business Analysts
  
• Solution Strategists
  
• Development teams
  
• Translating business and non-functional requirements into technical architecture.
  
• Acting as liaison between business and technical organizations.
  
• Experience supporting Provincial Cancer Screening Programs within Canada.
  
• Experience delivering digital health initiatives within New Brunswick public sector.
  
• Strong understanding of healthcare privacy and security requirements.
  
• Working knowledge of thePersonal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)and provincial healthcare privacy legislation.
  

Technical Skills

Candidates should possess strong experience with:

• Functional Architecture
  
• Business Transformation
  
• COTS Implementation
  
• Hybrid Cloud Solutions
  

Integration

• API Design
  
• REST APIs
  
• Integration Services
  
• Middleware
  
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  

Documentation

• Technical Specifications
  
• Integration Requirements
  
• Technical Risk Assessments
  
• Executive Presentations
  
• Digital Health Solutions
  
• Cancer Screening Programs
  
• PHIPA Compliance
  
• Privacy & Security
  

Leadership

• Technical Leadership
  
• Team Management
  
• Stakeholder Management
  
• Executive Communication
  
• Mentoring & Coaching
  

The successful consultant will be responsible for delivering:

• Business-focused Executive Presentations
  
• Technical Specifications
  
• Integration Requirements Documentation
  
• API Documentation
  
• Technical Risk Assessment & Mitigation Plan
  

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience supporting:

• Service New Brunswick (SNB)
  
• New Brunswick Department of Health
  
• Cancer Screening Programs
  
• Public Sector Digital Transformation
  
• Enterprise Healthcare Solutions