Senior Applications Architect

BITS Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BITS Recruiting seeks a Senior Applications Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture across a large technology environment.

The role requires deep experience in architecture frameworks, systems analysis, integration strategies, and technical standards to deliver scalable solutions across platforms and teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing and implementing application architectures.
• Experience with systems analysis and design in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise architecture domains: business, information, application, technology, security.
• Hands-on experience with architecture tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Archi, or similar.
• Experience with ArchiMate and/or UML modelling.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns including SOA, APIs, web services, real-time and batch integrations, hub-and-spoke architectures.
• Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement application architecture solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Define application structures, components, interfaces, and integration between applications, databases, and middleware systems.
• Develop target solution architectures, current-state (As-Is) documentation, and future-state (To-Be) architecture blueprints.
• Lead systems analysis, application design, and architecture initiatives.
• Define reusable components, application layers, technical standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Design and support integration solutions involving APIs, web services, SOA, and real-time and batch processing.
• Evaluate technology solutions, platforms, and emerging technologies to support business requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project teams to ensure successful architecture implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the application development lifecycle.

Skills

TOGAF ADM

Zachman framework

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Archi

ArchiMate/UML modelling

Enterprise integration patterns

APIs and web services

ESB architectures

Systems analysis & design

Architecture governance

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

Archi

Job description

Contract Duration: November 9, 2026 - May 9, 2027

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise application architecture solutions within a large, complex technology environment.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in application architecture, systems analysis and design, enterprise integration, and architecture frameworks. This role involves defining application structures, integration strategies, technical standards, and scalable solutions across multiple platforms and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement application architecture solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Define application structures, components, interfaces, and integration between applications, databases, and middleware systems.
• Develop target solution architectures, current-state (As-Is) documentation, and future-state (To-Be) architecture blueprints.
• Lead systems analysis, application design, and architecture initiatives.
• Define reusable components, application layers, technical standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Design and support integration solutions involving APIs, web services, SOA, and real-time and batch processing.
• Evaluate technology solutions, platforms, and emerging technologies to support business requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project teams to ensure successful architecture implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the application development lifecycle.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in developing and implementing application architectures.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and design within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of TOGAF ADM (preferred) or Zachman architecture frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise architecture domains, including business, information, application, technology, and security architecture.
• Hands-on experience with architecture tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Archi, or similar.
• Experience with ArchiMate and/or UML modelling.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, including SOA, APIs, web services, real-time and batch integrations, and hub-and-spoke architectures.
• Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) implementations.

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