Enterprise Architect

Tekgence Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Toronto is looking for an experienced AML Solution Architect to design and implement compliance frameworks using Snowflake and AWS. This 12-month position requires 8 years of solution architecture experience, with a focus on AML systems. Key responsibilities include optimizing data workflows and integrating solutions to ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates with AWS and Snowflake certifications will be preferred. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8 years in solution architecture, with 3 years focused on AML systems.
• Proven expertise in Snowflake, data modeling, SQL, Snowpipe.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native services (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AML compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory standards.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines and warehouses in Snowflake.

Skills

AML solution architecture

Snowflake

AWS

Data governance

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Education

AWS certification

Snowflake certifications

8 years in solution architecture

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Overview

AML Solution Architect with AWS and Snowflake — 12 months

Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Architect with expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution architecture, Snowflake, and AWS solution architecture to design and implement robust, scalable, and compliant technology solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs with technical execution, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AML compliance frameworks, leveraging advanced analytics and transaction monitoring systems.


• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory standards (FINTRAC, FATF).


• Optimize AML workflows for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time detection capabilities.


• Architect and optimize data pipelines, warehouses, and analytics solutions in Snowflake; ensure data governance, security, and performance best practices.


• Integrate Snowflake with AML and AWS ecosystems for seamless data flow.


• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS.


• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.


• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance with AWS Well-Architected Framework.


• Partner with engineering, data science, and compliance teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.


• Mentor junior architects and developers on best practices.


• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration.

Qualifications

• 8 years in solution architecture, with 3 years focused on AML systems (e.g., Actimize, NICE, or custom solutions).


• Proven expertise in Snowflake (data modeling, SQL, Snowpipe, tasks).


• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional) or equivalent experience.


• Strong knowledge of cloud-native services (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift).


• Experience with regulatory compliance (AML, KYC, GDPR).


• Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.


• Familiarity with machine learning/AI for fraud detection.


• Snowflake certifications (e.g., SnowPro Core Advanced).