Information Technology Architect

Northleaf Capital Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Information Technology Architect. The role involves designing secure, scalable cloud solutions and overseeing data integration processes. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience, with strong skills in .NET, SQL Server, and Azure services. This position offers a collaborative work environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employer-funded benefits plan

Retirement plan

Fitness and wellness reimbursement

Charitable donation matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in technical architecture, data engineering, or software development.
• Proven experience with Microsoft-based solutions.
• Practical exposure to financial services or regulated data environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure cloud-based solutions.
• Oversight of the end-to-end data lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Architecting and building secure cloud-based solutions using .NET

Advanced SQL Server skills

Expertise in Azure services

Setting up DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Leadership and mentoring ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

.NET (C#)

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure Cloud Services

Job description

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Architect, Applications & Data Integration

This role will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and evolution of Northleaf’s data integration and cloud application infrastructure. Working closely with business stakeholders and technical leadership, the role will architect and implement secure, scalable, and reliable Microsoft-based solutions, driving operational excellence through the automation of complex data flows and delivery of best-in-class web applications.

The role will be responsible for :

• Design and architect scalable, secure cloud-based solutions for complex data integration and business applications using .NET (C#), Blazor, and Microsoft Azure services
• Hands-on development of web applications and automation of data pipelines
• Oversee end-to-end data lifecycle : ingestion, validation, transformation, storage, and data quality
• Develop, optimize, and maintain advanced SQL Server databases, including schema design, stored procedures, indexing, performance tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Champion best practices for cloud infrastructure and application development, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements
• Own and enhance Azure DevOps practices, including reviewing change requests, designing, and implementing CI / CD pipelines
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Support incident management and root cause analysis for both data and application issues
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for technology and process improvement

Qualifications

Proven experience architecting and building, optimizing and maintaining business-critical solutions using .NET (C#), Blazor, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure cloud services

Advanced MS SQL Server skills, including deep experience with database design, query optimization, indexing, troubleshooting, and maintenance in high-volume or regulated environments

Demonstrated expertise in key Azure services Data Factory, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and Synapse Analytics

Strong background setting up DevOps and CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Experience translating business requirements into effective technical architecture

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability, with a track record of driving technical excellence

High attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to manage competing priorities

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field

10+ years’ relevant experience in technical architecture, data engineering, or software development, with significant hands-on .NET, SQL Server, and Azure work

Practical exposure to financial services, investment management, or other regulated data environments preferred

Microsoft Azure certifications (such as Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Data Engineer) are strongly preferred

Skilled at building consensus and trust across business units

What Sets Us Apart

At Northleaf Capital Partners, you’ll be joining a leading global private markets investment firm with a differentiated platform across mid-market private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Our integrated approach and long-term perspective have made us a partner of choice to a global base of institutional investors – and that begins with our exceptional team of professionals.

At our core, our culture is built on the foundation of trust, openness, respect, integrity, and professionalism. These values guide every interaction with our investors, our partners, and one another. We are focused on building long-term relationships and creating a collaborative, professional environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

We foster a collegial and non-hierarchical workplace where ideas are valued, decision-making is grounded in data, and individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our success depends on an engaged and inclusive workforce, and we invest in fostering that culture. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members and are committed to ensuring a workplace built on inclusion and shared success.

We celebrate achievements, encourage teamwork, and work hard to cultivate a sense of community to achieve strong results. Our competitive total rewards package features an employer-funded benefits plan, an attractive retirement offering, which includes a group retirement plan and the ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee / no carry basis, and a range of valuable perks such as fitness and wellness reimbursement, charitable donation matching, and tuition assistance. We also support flexible working arrangements, with up to two remote days per week and the option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year.

Location

Contact

Interested candidates are asked to apply on Northleaf Careers. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Northleaf Capital Partners is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please do not hesitate to let us know and suitable arrangements will be made.

About Northleaf Capital Partners

Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With more than US$28 billion in capital commitments raised to date, Northleaf has an established, long-term track record as an investor in private equity, private credit and infrastructure globally.

Northleaf’s 275-person team, located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York, Seoul and Tokyo, is focused exclusively on sourcing, evaluating and managing private markets investments. Northleaf manages closed and open-end funds across a range of global private markets strategies and a series of separately managed accounts with customized investment strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of leading institutional investors and family offices. As part of its ambitious growth strategy, Northleaf is also developing specific private markets products and investment solutions for insurance and wealth management clients.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance

Industries

Investment Management

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