Enterprise / Solution Architect

TEEMA; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Enterprise/Solution Architect to drive architectural excellence within the financial sector. In this pivotal role, you will develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository, ensuring alignment with business needs and technology principles. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technology owners to provide insights and solutions that enhance project execution. Your strong communication and analytical skills will be essential in navigating challenges and delivering results. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the organization’s architecture strategy.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in Solution or Enterprise Architecture.
• Solid understanding of architectural policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository.
• Provide technology leadership to delivery teams for effective architectural changes.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

Cloud Architecture

Integration Frameworks

API Architecture

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise/Solution Architect
Location: BC or ON, with preference in BC – if the candidate is on the East Coast they will be working at PST hours
Job ID: 78882

Overview:

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository (which includes Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, and Technology Architecture) which enables the transition from strategic intent to the delivery of Business Capabilities and the supporting IT assets.
• Develop and maintain Technology Roadmaps (which include Technology, vendor, and key systems) to ensure alignment with Business needs, Technology principles, and Technology direction and lead to the efficient delivery of IT for its membership.
• Provide Enterprise Architecture Impact Assessments for Business Initiatives to ensure that the solution provided meets the Business Requirements and is aligned with Architectural principles.
• Create Enterprise Architecture views separating stakeholders’ concerns for providing insights into Strategy, Planning, Delivery, and sustainment at an enterprise level.
• Provide technology leadership to delivery teams for effective and efficient delivery of architectural changes.
• Provide outside-in viewpoint to architecture vision and roadmap.
• Provide Quality Assurance for Enterprise Architecture to measure and manage continuous improvement of the Enterprise Architecture which enables an efficient delivery and management of IT assets.
• Work closely with the Solution Architecture Community of Practice to ensure the Transition Architectures are realized through the implementation of IT projects which will ensure that is able to deliver desired business capabilities.

What you will do:

• Working closely with Business stakeholders to understand the concerns and provide enterprise architecture methods and practices for solutions.
• Working with Technology and platform owners to provide enterprise viewpoint to solutions and delivery.
• Managing Enterprise Architecture repository to maintain Architectural Models, Viewpoints and mapping to drive insights.
• Be an integral part of the project execution by providing Architecture Impact Assessment and product/platform evaluation.
• Maintain Enterprise Architecture principles and socialize them with stakeholders and project delivery teams for governance.
• In this role, you will report to Manager Enterprise Architect.

What you must have:

• A Strong Communicator – you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create a clear understanding of expectations; address challenges and issues for the business unit; and represent the unit across the organization.
• Organized & Systematic – Your planning and coordination skills develop solid operating plans, processes, methods, and standards for a unit and help coordinate the delivery of critical information in a timely manner.
• Analytical & Decisive – with your strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security team.
• Self-motivated – you are a self-motivated and inquisitive individual who takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision.

You Have:

• Solid business and Architectural acumen in the context of the financial industry.
• A good understanding of relevant Architectural policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with TOGAF practices and Methods.
• An undergraduate degree (usually in Computer Science, Engineering, or a highly related field)
• 4-8 Years of Relevant Experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture (Financial industry / Credit Union experience preferred)
• In-depth understanding of Cloud Architecture, Integration frameworks, and API Architecture.

Bonus Points, If You Have:

• TOGAF certification
• Credit Union/Financial Industry experience

Salary: $91,000 to $136,400 annually

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com