Application Architect - Technology Strategy and Transformation

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Discretionary bonus program

Medical, prescription drug and dental

Pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

EY in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Application Architect to lead end-to-end architecture for enterprise solutions within our Technology Strategy and Transformation team. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, drive digital transformation, and ensure compliant, scalable designs.

The role requires deep experience in technology architecture, cloud, data analytics, and AI, plus strong leadership and communication skills to mentor architects and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technology architecture, design, and implementation, with a focus on digital transformation in a financial services environment.
• Proven experience as an application / technical Architect.
• Proven experience leading large, high-performing cross-functional teams through complex technology delivery lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise application solutions, translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient implementations.
• Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, assess current-state application landscapes, and define future-state architecture roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain application architecture frameworks, standards, and governance processes aligned with enterprise technology strategies and industry best practices.
• Evaluate existing application portfolios and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, cloud migration, and technology innovation.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, application platforms, integration patterns, and modernization approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

Skills

Architect leadership

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Artificial intelligence

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TOGAF

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Application Architect to join our Technology Strategy and Transformation team supporting our banking team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative technology solutions that align with our clients' business strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise application solutions, translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient implementations that address complex business challenges and enable digital transformation.
• Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, assess current-state application landscapes, and define future-state architecture roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain application architecture frameworks, standards, and governance processes aligned with enterprise technology strategies and industry best practices.
• Evaluate existing application portfolios and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, cloud migration, and technology innovation.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, application platforms, integration patterns, and modernization approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, product, engineering, data, security, and infrastructure teams, to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Lead application architecture reviews and provide oversight to ensure adherence to architectural principles, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and mentor architects, developers, and technical consultants, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout transformation initiatives.
• Drive solution delivery by identifying risks, resolving architectural challenges, and ensuring successful implementation outcomes.
• Support business development activities, including client presentations, solution design workshops, proposal development, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Contribute to the growth of the Technology Strategy & Transformation practice by developing methodologies, reusable assets, and leading innovation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technology architecture, design, and implementation, with a focus on digital transformation in a financial services environment.
• Proven experience as an application / technical Architect.
• Proven experience leading large, high-performing cross-functional teams through complex technology delivery lifecycles, including mentoring and unblocking team members, managing delivery risks, and driving client requirements and implementation outcomes to completion.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in a consulting environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) are a plus.
• Ability to own and guide detailed solution design from business requirements through API contracts, data flows, integration patterns, deployment models, observability, operational support, and production readiness.
• Experience working alongside lead developers to make code design, framework, integration, error handling, security, data modelling, and non-functional requirement decisions throughout delivery rather than limiting architecture involvement to high level design documents.
• Ability to define coding standards, review critical implementation choices and team output, enforce reusable patterns, challenge unnecessary complexity, and ensure consistent code quality. Able to connect individual features and the broader codebase to business outcomes while maintaining alignment with the approved solution design, security expectations, test strategy, and long-term maintainability goals.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize AWS Lambda execution, and reduce costs through efficient resource utilization.
• Experience leading the investigation and resolution of complex design, integration, performance, deployment, and production issues by reading logs, reviewing code, tracing event flows, isolating root causes, and making clear remediation decisions with development teams.
• Experience partnering with DevOps engineers to define CI/CD pipeline configurations, deployment gates, infrastructure as code structures, environment promotion strategies, monitoring, logging, rollback approaches, and release readiness controls.
• Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation for APIs, architecture decisions, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop junior developers through practical coaching on AWS best practices, Node.js development patterns, code quality, and troubleshooting techniques.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through training and mentorship.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work with leading organizations across various industries and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer You

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $114,000 to $160,000

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.

Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us.

Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity.

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