Enterprise IT Architect

Quantum Technology Recruiting Inc. (QTR); Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Enterprise IT Architect to lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies. This role involves driving innovation, ensuring system reliability, and aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and modern web application development.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in IT Architecture.
• Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure (Azure preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies.
• Manage architectural governance and audit IT projects.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Mindset

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Liferay

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

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Location: Downtown Toronto – 2 days onsite

Contract Type: Full-time Contract

Duration: 6 Months (with potential for extension)

Role Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Enterprise IT Architect to lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies and technical standards across the organization. This role is instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring system reliability, and aligning IT initiatives with broader organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, modern web application development, and the Microsoft 365 platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies, principles, and technical standards
• Design and implement IT Asset Management models, including lifecycle and governance frameworks
• Conduct industry and technical research to inform strategic IT direction and innovation
• Manage architectural governance and audit IT projects for compliance with standards
• Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for IT platforms and domains
• Lead Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives for critical and emerging technologies
• Provide technical leadership in solution design, project delivery, and incident management
• Develop and enforce enterprise-wide architectural policies, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with business goals

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in IT Architecture across at least two of the following:
• Technical or Solution Architecture
• Custom Solutions/Application Development
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure (Azure preferred), including Azure Entra ID, DevOps, and deployment best practices
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform), with experience creating governance models
• Background in modern web application development, including APIs; experience with Liferay is an asset
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure components (servers, virtualization, storage, networks) and databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Experience defining and enforcing architectural standards across platforms and development efforts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, accountability, and customer-centric solutions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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