Enterprise Platform Systems Architect

NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

NearSource Technologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Platform Systems Architect to lead the assessment, design, and evolution of enterprise systems for a Fortune 500 client. You will drive transformation across collaboration, information management, and platform delivery to support engineering and business goals.

The role focuses on architecting future-state operating models, scalable workflows, and integration strategies across Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Teams, Splunk, and AWS.

Qualifications

• Design enterprise systems and operating models for complex environments.
• Architect enterprise workflow and collaboration ecosystems.
• Experience with Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Teams, Splunk and AWS.
• Knowledge of information architecture and integration strategies.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executives.

Responsibilities

• Assess tooling ecosystems, workflows, and information architecture across multiple domains.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for integration.
• Architect a future-state operating model to improve collaboration and governance.
• Design scalable workflow architectures for cross-functional execution.
• Lead evaluation and optimization of enterprise platforms (Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Teams, Splunk, AWS).
• Define enterprise integration strategies to improve automation and data consistency.
• Deliver prototypes, pilots, and quick-wins with measurable business value.
• Develop a prioritized roadmap for tooling modernization and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and align priorities.
• Present architecture recommendations and findings to leadership.

Skills

Enterprise systems design

Workflow ecosystem design

Information architecture

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Workflow automation

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Business

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Confluence

Airtable

Microsoft Teams

Splunk

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Platform Systems Architect

Job Location: 100% - Canada

Job Type: T4 Contract

Experience: 8+ Years

Rate: CAD 80 - 88 per hour

Role Summary:

NearSource is seeking an experienced Enterprise Platform Systems Architect to lead the assessment, design, and evolution of enterprise systems, tooling, and operating models for a Fortune 500 client. This role will drive the transformation of cross-functional collaboration, information management, workflow optimization, and platform delivery by creating a scalable, integrated ecosystem that supports engineering and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the current enterprise tooling ecosystem, workflows, and information architecture across Technical Program Management, Portfolio Management, User Experience, Analytics & Data, AI Agility, and Engineering.
• Evaluate existing systems to identify process inefficiencies, tooling gaps, redundant workflows, and integration opportunities.
• Architect a future-state enterprise operating model that improves collaboration, governance, information flow, and organizational visibility.
• Design scalable workflow architectures that enable efficient cross-functional execution and informed decision-making.
• Lead the evaluation and optimization of enterprise platforms including Jira, GitHub, Airtable, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS.
• Define enterprise integration strategies that improve automation, interoperability, and data consistency across platforms.
• Deliver high-impact prototypes, pilot implementations, and quick-win initiatives that demonstrate measurable business value.
• Develop a prioritized roadmap for enterprise tooling modernization, automation, governance, AI-enabled capabilities, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate workshops with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and drive consensus.
• Present architecture recommendations, implementation strategies, and executive-level findings to leadership teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of experience designing enterprise systems and operating models.
• Proven experience architecting enterprise workflow and collaboration ecosystems.
• Strong expertise with Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS.
• Experience designing scalable information architecture and enterprise integration strategies.
• Strong knowledge of program management, portfolio management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience implementing workflow automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex organizations and translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience implementing AI-enabled productivity and workflow automation solutions.
• Familiarity with enterprise governance frameworks and organizational change management.
• Experience designing knowledge management and information architecture strategies.
• Exposure to platform engineering organizations supporting large-scale software delivery.
• Knowledge of enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within large enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success designing enterprise operating models and systems architecture.
• Strong background in enterprise collaboration platforms and systems integration.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience delivering strategic recommendations with measurable business outcomes.

About NearSource:

NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.