Digital Architect

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a Digital Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable enterprise solutions in a cloud-focused environment. You will shape architecture across business, data, security, and technology domains while guiding cross-functional teams.

The role requires TOGAF certification, extensive Azure Red Hat OpenShift experience, and a track record of mentoring developers and driving architectural governance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• College or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certification in The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional agile teams, providing architectural guidance, and mentoring developers.
• Extensive experience managing Azure Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
• Strong understanding of multi-domain architecture including security, data, and application integration.
• Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation and technical assessments.
• Bonus skills include cloud architecture collaboration, application standards development, MDM solutions, and familiarity with OWASP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop current and future state enterprise architecture roadmaps across business, application, data, security, and technology domains.
• Define architecture principles, standards, and patterns for scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead solution design, technical assessments, and architecture documentation including designs and integration models.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to development teams and enforce best practices.
• Review designs, code, and deployments; support DevOps and cloud platform initiatives.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, analyze requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Contribute to architecture governance and security policies; review vendor solutions.
• Mentor technical resources and promote architecture best practices across teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Architectural guidance

Mentoring developers

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

TOGAF certification

Tools

Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative enterprise solutions. As a pivotal driver of our digital transformation initiatives, this role involves shaping the architecture of large-scale IT environments and guiding cross-functional teams to success. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative setting and possess a deep understanding of cloud and enterprise architecture, this opportunity is your next step.

Responsibilities:

• Develop current and future state enterprise architecture roadmaps across various domains including business, application, data, security, and technology.
• Define architecture principles, standards, and patterns to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
• Lead solution design, technical assessments, and architecture documentation, including solution designs, integration models, and decision records.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Review technical designs, code, and deployments; support DevOps and cloud platform initiatives.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, analyze requirements, and translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Contribute to architecture governance, security policies, and vendor solution reviews.
• Mentor technical resources and promote architecture best practices across teams.

Qualifications:

• College or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certification in The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional agile teams, providing architectural guidance, and mentoring developers.
• Extensive experience managing Azure Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
• Strong understanding of multi-domain architecture including security, data, and application integration.
• Ability to produce detailed architecture documentation and technical assessments.
• Bonus skills include cloud architecture collaboration, application standards development, MDM solutions, and familiarity with OWASP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.