Lead Solution Architect, Global Functions Technology (GFT)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Lead Solution Architect to drive modernization efforts in HR technology platforms using AI/ML and Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end solution architectures, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical standards, while leading a high-performing team to enhance employee experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits

World-class training program in financial services

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Total IT experience of at least 10 years, with 5 years in application or solution architecture.
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts and techniques.
• Must be a leader with a drive to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for various IT projects.
• Engage with architecture and technical teams to certify the architecture.
• Identify, create and present architecture decisions timely.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Java

Python

Job description

Lead Solution Architect, Global Functions Technology (GFT)

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: R-0000125077

Job Summary

Job Description

RBC Human Resource and Compensation Technology is undertaking multiple initiatives to realize HR business strategy and improve the employee experience. The HR projects involves modernization of the platform with AI/ML, GenAI and Cloud technologies; merge and acquisitions, systems enhancements, integrations with SaaS applications and Request for Proposals (RFP). This role includes leading the design of end-to-end solution architectures and development of comprehensive roadmaps aligned to various strategic pillars.

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for various IT projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements, RBC strategy, architecture principles and technology standards.
• Engage with other architecture and technical teams to certify the architecture.
• Identify, create and present architecture decisions in a timely manner.
• Develop and present architecture blueprints at the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Keep HR architecture portfolio up-to-date.
• Identify issues, conflicts, and risks. Analyze, mitigate and escalate where appropriate.

Must have

• Total IT experience of at least 10 years out of which 5 years doing application or solution architecture on large projects with multiple integration points.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• Above average communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Work experience with any Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts and techniques.
• Must be a leader, not a follower, with a drive to influence and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and to ask the right questions.
• Good understanding of software and data design patterns.
• Proven experience with Java, Python or any other modern programming language.
• Experience preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and leading them.
• Confidence when presenting to executives and other senior leaders.

Nice-to-have :

• TOGAF certification
• Cloud certification
• SAP/Workday Knowledge
• Knowledge of modern Cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience in the financial services industry.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, System Applications, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address:

20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-06

Application Deadline:

2025-07-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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About the company

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is a diversified financial services company. The Company provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. The Com...

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