Data Architect - REMOTE - Saint Albert

Randstad Canada; St. Albert; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Citizen services

Flexible work

Agile collaboration

Contract extensions

Cloud APIs

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Digital Architect to drive service transformation for our Edmonton client on a 3-month contract with potential extension to 24 months. You will guide technical strategy, optimize service delivery, and modernize systems that serve citizens directly, working with cross-functional delivery teams in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes cloud-native patterns, API design, and stakeholder communication, with mentorship to delivery teams and a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading cross-functional agile teams and guiding architectural direction.
• 5 years delivering enterprise-scale software with modern technology stacks.
• 2 years collaborating with UX/service design teams.
• 4 years defining architectures for large-scale systems and cloud-native patterns.
• 5 years of strong communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy for digital services using agile practices.
• Assess system context and technical feasibility for initiatives.
• Define target state, integration points, and architecture plans.
• Guide cross-functional teams through iterative implementation.
• Review code changes and contribute to implementation when needed.
• Provide mentorship to delivery teams and leads.
• Prepare architectural diagrams and presentations for diverse audiences.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Software architecture

UX collaboration

Solution architecture

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Digital Architect seeking to drive meaningful service transformation? Our Edmonton client is looking for a Digital Architect for an initial 3-month contract with potential extension up to 24 months. In this role, you will work alongside cross-functional delivery teams to guide technical strategy, optimize service delivery, and modernize systems that serve citizens directly.

Advantages

• Opportunity to shape citizen-centered digital services across high-profile public initiatives.
• Flexible work environment combining Edmonton team collaboration with remote options.
• Continuous engagement with agile delivery teams and human-centered design specialists.
• Long-term contract potential with extensions available up to 24 months.
• Environment focused on implementing modern cloud architecture and API designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solution architecture strategy for digital services using agile software practices.
• Uncover system context and evaluate technical feasibility for ongoing project initiatives.
• Define target state system boundaries, integration points, and overall architecture plans.
• Guide cross-functional teams through iterative software implementation and technical decision-making.
• Review technical code changes and contribute directly to code implementation when needed.
• Provide technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to delivery teams and technical leads.
• Prepare clear architectural diagrams, documents, and presentations for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience leading cross-functional agile product teams and providing architectural direction.
• Five years of experience as a software architect delivering enterprise-scale solutions with modern technology stacks.
• Two years of experience collaborating with user experience, service design, or human-centered design teams.
• Four years of experience defining solution architecture for large-scale systems, integrations, and cloud-native patterns.
• Five years of strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.