Application Architects (15)

Vantix Systems Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Canada is seeking someone to lead the solution architecture of digital services. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with application architecture, Microsoft Stack Technologies, and cloud solutions (Azure or AWS). This role requires guiding teams and providing architectural direction while ensuring user-centric service delivery. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Application Architecture.
• Experience leading cross-functional agile product teams.
• Strong ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solution architecture of digital services.
• Guide the team in the implementation of digital services.
• Contribute to the architectural vision for user-centric services.
• Provide software architecture information to diverse audiences.

Skills

Application Architecture

Microsoft Stack Technologies

Cloud (Azure and/or AWS)

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:

Responsibilities

• Lead the solution architecture of digital services by:

  • Developing the overall architectural plan, ensuring a citizen-centered design and agile software approach;
  • Uncovering existing system context;
  • Providing recommendations and prototypes for technical discovery and feasibility;
  • Providing and being accountable for the solution designs that account for iterative implementation;
  • Analyzing impacts, exposure, and risk as it pertains to the solution design.

• Guide the team in the implementation of digital services by:

  • Facilitating frequent delivery of products to ensure that the target architecture is successfully created;
  • Determining the tactical approach on each integration and the target state of system boundaries and interactions;
  • Identifying opportunities to leverage common components and capabilities of other digital services;
  • Encouraging team contribution towards developing opportunities to leverage other digital services;
  • Providing guidance on the creation of detailed designs for solution implementation;
  • Reviewing code changes;
  • Contributing to code changes in order to implement user stories and to complete technical tasks;
  • Providing coaching and mentorship to the product team.

• Contribute to the architectural vision for a platform of user-centric services, particularly as it relates to the use of common components and capabilities to accelerate service delivery.

• Contribute to the development of principles, metrics, and standards for service quality and delivery.

• Provide software architecture information to technical and non-technical audiences by creating materials (documents, diagrams, presentations, etc.) appropriate to the audience.

• Actively participate in the development and continuous improvement of the architecture practice.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have 10+ years experience with Application Architecture, Microsoft Stack Technologies, Cloud (Azure and or AWS) and experience working on large complex projects:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study equivalencies will be considered.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional agile product teams, providing architectural direction, and mentoring developers and technical leads.

• Experience as a software architect, leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions using modern development stacks in complex organizational environments.

• Experience working with teams that also apply UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design approaches.

• Proven ability to define and communicate solution architecture for large-scale systems, including integrations, modernization strategies, and cloud-native design patterns.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.