Lead Systems Architect, Legacy Transformation

Valleyview Co-op; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian co-operative is seeking a Lead System Architect for a remote position. The ideal candidate will oversee mainframe integration and lead architectural strategies in alignment with business goals. With 8 years of experience and a relevant degree, you'll contribute to a culture of collaboration and support various teams utilizing legacy systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience, ideally in mainframe.
• Experience in aligning technology with business goals.
• Strong understanding of technical standards and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for mainframe and related systems.
• Develop and execute mainframe optimization strategy.
• Lead projects ensuring alignment with business goals.

Skills

Mainframe optimization

Architectural planning

Legacy architecture consultation

TOGAF Standard

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Overview

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Lead System Architect Legacy Transformation on a temporary basis (up to 2 years) on our Technology team. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based anywhere across Western Canada.

What you’ll do:

• Provide oversight and direction for mainframe and related systems, ensuring high performance integration and alignment with FCL architecture standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide mainframe optimization strategy roadmap and portfolio.
• Lead architectural planning and validation for legacy-related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor offering legacy architecture consultation to IT leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and validate procedures across infrastructure, data, and integration domains.

Who you’ll work with

You will work closely with other seasoned Lead System Architects and will report into the Senior Manager Legacy. We strive to cultivate a culture that is collaborative, cross-functional, expertise-oriented, and consultative.

You will work closely with other functions in our Technology business unit and collaborate across the organization with teams who utilize the Mainframe legacy system.

Why it matters

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management, and business development.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Information Technology and:

• Have 8 years of relevant progressively responsible experience (FCL direct mainframe experience considered an asset).
• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Having TOGAF Standard experience and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification is considered an asset.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please submit your requests to us. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 13, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We are working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and have the opportunity to participate during the recruitment process.