Lead Technology Architect, Digital

Equitable; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Total rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Equitable is seeking a Lead Technology Architect to define future-state architecture and drive AI adoption across the Insurance IT team. You will partner with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable solutions that support growth, working alongside Architects, DevOps Leads, and agile teams.

The role emphasizes full-stack engineering, cloud-native patterns, and enterprise roadmaps, with a hybrid work arrangement in Waterloo, ON.

Qualifications

• Experience designing greenfield solutions based on client journeys and Human Centre Design principles.
• Hands-on experience integrating vendor platforms and managing technical vendor relationships.
• Full-stack software engineering experience supporting end-to-end architecture across modern and legacy environments.
• Experience with Cloud Native (12-Factor) architecture, infrastructure patterns, and Azure/PaaS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of architecture patterns including Microservices, SOA, and Event Sourcing.
• Hands-on experience implementing AI agents and models to improve SDLC productivity.
• Experience with APIs, messaging, streaming, Domain-Driven Design, and integration patterns.
• Experience building PWA, SPA, and responsive web applications using .NET/C#, Angular, React, and MS SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, integration layers, and communication orchestration solutions.
• 10 years of combined relevant experience and an advanced university degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, information technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Recommend emerging technologies and architecture solutions to support business strategy.
• Drive AI adoption across the Insurance IT team through SDLC use cases.
• Apply hands-on full-stack expertise to solve complex technology challenges.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, governance, and review processes.
• Lead technology evaluations and define architectural principles and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps with business and IT leaders.
• Partner with IT leaders to manage technology lifecycles and modernization initiatives.
• Assess current architecture, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to align solutions with enterprise architecture.
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements, compliance standards, and documentation expectations.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

Cloud Native

Azure/PaaS

Microservices

Event Sourcing

APIs & integration

AI in SDLC

Human Centred Design

Architectural leadership

Education

Advanced university degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, information technology, or related discipline

Tools

.NET/C#

Angular

React

MS SQL Server

Azure/PaaS

Job description

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity

At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

Join our Insurance IT team and help solve complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions. As a Lead Technology Architect, you'll partner with business and technology leaders to define future-state architecture, drive AI adoption, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance client experiences and support long‑term growth. Working alongside Architects, DevOps Leads, and agile teams, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

Work Arrangements

This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

What you’ll do

• Recommend emerging technologies and architecture solutions to support business strategy.
• Drive AI adoption across the Insurance IT team through SDLC use cases.
• Apply hands‑on full‑stack expertise to solve complex technology challenges.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, governance, and review processes.
• Lead technology evaluations and define architectural principles and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps with business and IT leaders.
• Partner with IT leaders to manage technology lifecycles and modernization initiatives.
• Assess current architecture, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to align solutions with enterprise architecture.
• Ensure solutions meet non‑functional requirements, compliance standards, and documentation expectations.

What you’ll bring

• Experience designing greenfield solutions based on client journeys and Human Centre Design principles.
• Hands‑on experience integrating vendor platforms and managing technical vendor relationships.
• Full‑stack software engineering experience supporting end‑to‑end architecture across modern and legacy environments.
• Experience with Cloud Native (12‑Factor) architecture, infrastructure patterns, and Azure/PaaS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of architecture patterns including Microservices, SOA, and Event Sourcing.
• Hands‑on experience implementing AI agents and models to improve SDLC productivity.
• Experience with APIs, messaging, streaming, Domain‑Driven Design, and integration patterns.
• Experience building PWA, SPA, and responsive web applications using .NET/C#, Angular, React, and MS SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, integration layers, and communication orchestration solutions.
• 10 years of combined relevant experience and an advanced university degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, information technology, or a related discipline.

What’s in it for you

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits
• Flexibility: Healthy work‑life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach

At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re happy to help.

Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.

Reports To

Head of Technology – Individual Insurance

Department

IT Individual Insurance

Term

Temporary Full‑Time, Six (6) Month Contract

This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.