Lead IT Solution Designer

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

Job summary

A leading financial services consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Lead IT Solution Designer to drive enterprise-scale digital transformation for a major client. This role involves designing solutions for financial services platforms and requires a strong background in solution design, especially with Tier 1 banks. Candidates should have experience with modern architecture paradigms and a collaborative approach. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Program with matching employer contribution

Company-paid virtual health care

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Fitness reimbursement benefit

Personalized business coaching

Qualifications

• Strong background in solution design with financial institutions, ideally Tier 1 banks.
• Hands-on experience with modern architecture paradigms.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture design for financial services platforms.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business SMEs.

Skills

Solution design

Microservices

APIs

Agile methodologies

Technical governance

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

Capco is a distinctly and positively different place to work. Much more than consultants, we are active participants in the global financial services industry. Our passionate business and technology professionals enjoy a unique environment where they are actively encouraged to apply intellect, innovation, experience and teamwork. We ware dedicated to fully supporting our world class clients as they respond to challenges and opportunities in: Banking & Payments, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management and Energy. Experience Capco for yourself atcapco.com.

Let’s Talk About You

You want to Own Your Career. You’re serious about rising as far and as fast as your work and achievements can take you. And you’re ready to write the next chapter of your career story: a challenging and rewarding role.

Role and Responsibilities

About the Role

Lead IT Solution Designer. Location: Toronto (Onsite, 4 days/week). Practice Area: Technology & Engineering.

Design solutions. Drive change. Define what’s next in financial services.

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead IT Solution Designer to join our Technology & Engineering practice and play a pivotal role in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation for a Tier 1 financial institution. You'll work alongside client stakeholders, architects, and delivery teams to define, refine, and validate technology solutions that are aligned with business objectives and strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end solution architecture design, from initial concept through delivery, for complex financial services platforms
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Collaborate closely with architects, developers, and business SMEs to ensure solutions are well-structured, integrated, and future-proof
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and technology roadmaps
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the full delivery lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in solution design within financial institutions, ideally Tier 1 banks
• Hands-on experience with modern architecture paradigms (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, APIs)
• Ability to lead technical discussions with both business and technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments

Bonus Points For

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and DevOps best practices
• Understanding of data architecture and data integration patterns
• Exposure to legacy system modernisation initiatives
• Certification in solution or enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe)

Professional experience is important. But it’s paramount you share our belief in disruptive innovation that puts clients ahead in a tough market. From day one, your key mission will be to perceive new and better ways of doing things to give your clients an advantage.

Next Steps and Benefits

We have:

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment
• Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution
• Virtual Health Care – Company-paid program available to all employees and their dependents/partners
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – Company-paid support services for employees and their dependents/partners
• Parental Leave Top-Up – Enhanced parental leave benefits available from Day 1 of employment
• New Parent Gift – A company-sponsored gift to celebrate the arrival of a new child
• Wellness Support – Fitness reimbursement benefit to promote health and well-being
• Business Coach from Day 1 – Personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development, and help achieve your professional goals at Capco.

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