Information Architect

Softline™ Technology Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Softline™ Technology Inc. in Toronto, Ontario seeks an experienced architect to lead information architecture, data modelling, and AI‑driven analytics within high‑security, cloud‑native environments.

You will influence TSA governance, deliver architectural artefacts, and guide multi‑disciplinary teams across I&IT projects. The role emphasizes leadership in complex reviews, stakeholder facilitation, and enterprise‑level design for large systems with sensitive data.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing application architectures.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across I&IT, security, privacy and accessibility.
• Strong Information Architecture, data modelling and BI analytics knowledge.
• Familiarity with CASE tools such as PowerDesigner and Visio.
• Experience using AI for data analysis including prompt engineering and ML concepts.
• Cloud native architecture experience (Azure App Services, RESTful APIs).
• Proven systems analysis and large‑scale design experience.
• Knowledge of OPS governance, TSA and architecture deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and written/verbal communication skills.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Information Architecture

Data Modelling

BI Analytics

AI in Analytics

Cloud Native Architecture

Application Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

OPS Governance

Tools

PowerDesigner

Visio

DevOps

API Management Tools

Job description

Skill Set Requirements

• Leadership experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level.
• Facilitation skills to engage multiple stakeholders involving I&IT solutions, security, privacy, and accessibility considerations
• Solid experience and knowledge of Information Architecture, Data Modelling, BI Analytics
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools
• Experience in using AI for data analysis which blends traditional strengths with new AI-centric abilities:
  • Prompt Engineering: Communicating effectively with AI tools to get desired analysis and insights.
  • Machine Learning Literacy: Understanding how ML models work (prediction, pattern recognition) and when to apply them.
  • Automation Mastery: Using AI to automate data collection, cleaning (ETL), and workflow building.
  • Generative AI for Analytics: Using AI to speed up tasks like summarization or initial data exploration.
• Solid experience and knowledge of cloud native technology and architecture to support applications with high sensitive data such as Azure App Services and RESTful API
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
• Awareness of emerging technologies, trends and direction
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skill
• Experience in OPS Governance processes, Target State Architecture (TSA) and different architecture domains deliverables

Experience Requirements

Information Architecture – 40%

• 3+ years of experience in the development and implementation of applications and databases
• Demonstrated experience in providing information architecture interpretation advice and expertise to other project and/or enterprise level I&IT project teams.
• Demonstrated experience in providing business architecture advice, focusing on specific business domains, business goals, processes, information, roles, responsibilities, locations, events and alignment with business strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering architectural artefacts as required by the project to successfully pass through the project review governance points.
• Demonstrates previous leadership in complex application architecture reviews and assessments, development and/or support projects for enterprise initiatives.

• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools

• Experience in using AI for data analysis which blends traditional strengths with new AI-centric abilities:
  • Prompt Engineering: Communicating effectively with AI tools to get desired analysis and insights.
  • Machine Learning Literacy: Understanding how ML models work (prediction, pattern recognition) and when to apply them.
  • Automation Mastery: Using AI to automate data collection, cleaning (ETL), and workflow building.
  • Generative AI for Analytics: Using AI to speed up tasks like summarization or initial data exploration.

Technical Skills – 25%

• Experience in Modular and composable application architecture
• Experience in Omni-channel delivery of government services
• Solid experience in cloud design and solution including infrastructure design with cloud subscription.
• Solid experience in cloud native architecture including microservice architecture, RESTful API, API management.
• Experience in Data ingestion informed by consumption requirements
• Experience in Implementation and adoption of data mesh for storage
• Experience in systems analysis and design in a large, integrated systems environments
• Experience in the use of architecture design tools and cloud management tools such as Power Designer, DevOps, and Collaboration tools.

Public Sector Experience – 20%

• Experience with Public Sector enterprise architecture governance, committees and processes
• Experience with Target State Architecture (TSA)
• Experience with Public Sector GO-ITS standards.
• Experience with Standards architecture deliverables and artefacts
• Information Modeling Standards;
• Information Modeling Handbook (IMH);
• Common Data Elements Model – Party LDM
• Common Data Elements Model – Address LDM
• Common Address Data Usage Patterns – LDM

Soft Skills – 15%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent facilitation skills and process mapping skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent documentation skills

Supplier Comments

Closing date: 2026-09-02, 12:00 p.m.

Max. No. of submission: 1 (one)

Onsite

Must have

• Demonstrated experience in providing information architecture interpretation advice and expertise to other project and/or enterprise level I&IT project teams.
• ?Demonstrated experience in providing business architecture advice, focusing on specific business domains, business goals, processes, information, roles, responsibilities, locations, events and alignment with business strategy.
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (Case) tools (i.e. PowerDesigner, Visio) and other software tools
• ?Experience in using AI for data analysis which blends traditional strengths with new AI-centric abilities
• Experience with Public Sector enterprise architecture governance, committees and processes