Infrastructure Enterprise Architect

TMX Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to align technology capabilities with business objectives. This role emphasizes overseeing infrastructure architecture and guiding a team of architects to develop strategic roadmaps. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in IT, strong communication skills, and experience with frameworks like TOGAF. The company offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and collaboration, promoting significant opportunities for career growth and wellness.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Generous time-off and leaves

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in Information Technology, with experience in enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure architecture domains.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of the technology landscape and internal IT environment.
• Provide strategic oversight for infrastructure architecture.
• Develop architectural solutions and roadmaps.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

TOGAF

ITIL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

The Enterprise Architect is a pivotal role within our Global Technology Services team, responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of our technology capabilities with our business objectives. You will work alongside a team of talented architects to analyze our technology environment, facilitate crucial conversations between business and IT stakeholders, and develop the architectural blueprints that guide our evolution.
In addition to broad enterprise architecture duties, this role will have a specific focus on overseeing the infrastructure domain, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of dedicated infrastructure architects to ensure their work aligns with the broader enterprise strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous analysis of the external technology landscape, including emerging technologies and market trends, while also studying our internal organizational and IT environment to identify opportunities for modernization and simplification.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the infrastructure architecture domain, working closely with a team of infrastructure architects to develop and maintain roadmaps for cloud, data centers, network, and core platforms.
• Act as a key facilitator and translator between diverse business units and technology teams. You will be responsible for communicating with stakeholders at all levels to understand their concerns and ensure a shared understanding of goals and technical implications.
• Find, propose, and discuss optimal planning decisions that satisfy business requirements and the concerns of all stakeholders. Develop architectural solutions, blueprints, and roadmaps that mitigate risks and align technology investments with strategic business goals.
• Develop, update, and peer-review enterprise architecture artifacts to support strategic discussions and document achieved agreements. You will ensure the execution of agreed-upon plans by participating in governance forums like the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our EA practice by establishing, running, and optimizing EA-related processes. This includes managing the EA artifact repository and setting up the necessary software tools for the team's success.
• Provide critical architectural analysis and expertise during technical due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions, assessing technology stacks, integration challenges, and strategic alignment.

Primary Objectives & Measures of Success

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to contribute to key outcomes, including:

• Improving the effectiveness and return on IT investments.
• Reducing the total cost of IT operations through strategic simplification.
• Minimizing technical and compliance risks across the technology landscape.
• Decreasing the complexity of the IT landscape by reducing redundant and legacy systems.
• Increasing the reuse of available IT assets and architectural patterns.
• Enhancing the agility of IT planning and the speed of project delivery.
• Improving the overall conceptual consistency of our technology solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with significant hands-on experience in an enterprise architecture role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise architecture strategies, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and roadmaps.
• Deep understanding of multiple architectural domains, including business, application, data, integration, and technology architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in or deep understanding of infrastructure architecture domains (e.g., cloud, network, compute, storage) and the ability to provide strategic direction in these areas.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor other technical professionals.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

Preferred:

• A master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant global certifications in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF), IT infrastructure (e.g., ITIL, AWS, Azure), data governance (e.g., CDMP), and information security (CISSP).
• Experience in the financial services or capital markets industry, with a global perspective.
• Hands-on experience with global agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Deep understanding of international IT governance, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), and compliance frameworks.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee‑led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action‑takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.