Enterprise Architect- HYBRID

Randstad Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect in Edmonton to drive modernization and streamline complex ecosystems. This role focuses on high-level strategy and guiding architectural decisions within a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem and extensive experience in enterprise architecture. Join us to shape the digital future of a forward-thinking enterprise!

Benefits

Play a role in a major digital transformation

High-level exposure to executives

Collaborative and dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, IT strategy, or systems analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Azure governance and architecture.
• Proven experience in public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise architectures aligning with strategic plans.
• Map business capabilities across functions.
• Analyze application landscapes for modernization.

Skills

Experience in Enterprise Architecture

Microsoft Azure architecture knowledge

Business capabilities mapping

Communication with business leaders

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365 services

AI tools

Job description

Partner with our Edmonton client to shape the digital future of a leading research and innovation organization. We are seeking a strategic Enterprise Architect for an initial 6‑month contract to drive the execution of a comprehensive Digital & IT Strategy. In this high‑impact contract, you will provide architectural leadership across a diverse ecosystem involving funding programs, applied research, and revenue‑generating services. If you excel at mapping business capabilities, defining future‑state architectures, and guiding the evolution of complex technology environments, including Azure, M365, and AI tools, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a forward‑thinking enterprise.

Advantages

• Play a role in a major digital transformation, shaping the future state of a complex, data‑driven organization.
• Work with a cutting‑edge technical stack including Microsoft Azure, M365, Data Fabric, and emerging AI tools.
• Gain high‑level exposure by engaging directly with executives and business units to validate architectural decisions.
• Focus on high‑level strategy and roadmap guidance rather than daily hands‑on configuration or coding.
• Collaborate within a dynamic environment that blends corporate services, research operations, and operational technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical enterprise architectures that align strictly with strategic divisional plans.
• Map business capabilities across diverse organizational functions to identify system redundancies and integration gaps.
• Analyze the current application landscape to recommend rationalization, consolidation, and modernization approaches.
• Ensure all architectural recommendations align with cloud strategies, data programs, and cybersecurity principles.
• Design multi‑year architecture roadmaps and provide guidance on solution patterns and platform alignment.
• Lead discovery workshops and alignment discussions with stakeholders to validate processes and requirements.
• Produce detailed architecture documentation, diagrams, and inputs for investment planning and prioritization.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, business architecture, IT strategy, or systems analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, specifically Azure architecture, governance, and M365 services.
• Proven experience mapping business capabilities to systems in multi‑functional or public sector environments.
• Familiarity with modern data platforms, BI governance, and the integration of AI tools in enterprise settings.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to business leaders and guide strategic decision‑making.

Summary

If you are a visionary architect ready to drive modernization and streamline complex ecosystems, we want to hear from you! Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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