Senior Enterprise Architect

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Halifax. This senior role focuses on shaping technology strategies and architectures for credit union clients, delivering critical advisory support on banking modernization and cybersecurity. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and a solid understanding of emerging technologies, complemented by experience in mentoring and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or technology consulting.
• Strong knowledge of core banking platforms and digital solutions.
• Experience with major cloud providers and enterprise security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology roadmaps and architecture frameworks.
• Lead high-level solution architecture for core banking and digital transformations.
• Collaborate with credit union executives for project execution.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Technology consulting

Cybersecurity frameworks

Cloud technologies

Predictive analytics

Artificial intelligence

Microservices

API management

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

The Enterprise Architect is a senior-level consulting and technical leadership role responsible for shaping technology strategies and architectures for credit union clients. This role will support both business development and delivery, providing strategic advisory on core banking modernization, digital banking transformation, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The Enterprise Architect will act as a technical mentor, providing guidance on complex solutions while ensuring alignment with business goals.

This position will be located in Halifax, NS, Fredericton, NB or St. John's Newfoundland (new office coming soon!).

Your future duties and responsibilities :

• Architecture Strategy & Advisory : Develop technology roadmaps and architecture frameworks for credit union clients, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Business Development Support : Partner with the executive team, Account Directors, and broader sales teams to articulate technical solutions, translate into compelling client outcomes and contribute to proposals and client presentations.
• Solution Design & Governance : Lead high-level solution architecture for core banking, digital banking, integration, cybersecurity, and cloud transformations.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring internal teams and clients on best practices in enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and digital transformation.
• Technology Evaluation & Innovation : Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Regulatory & Security Compliance : Ensure technology strategies adhere to financial industry regulations, data protection laws, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with credit union executives, IT teams, and internal CGI delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Enterprise Integration & Scalability : Lead discussions on integrating digital banking solutions with existing core banking systems and third-party applications.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology consulting, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of core banking platforms, digital banking solutions, integration, cybersecurity frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in IT strategy, application modernization, microservices, API management, and data architecture.
• Strong understanding of emerging technology in areas of predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly recommendations.
• Experience working in a consulting environment with a strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong financial literacy, understanding how technology investments impact business performance and profitability.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and enterprise security frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS / Azure Architect, or CISSP are highly desirable.

LI-SSCGI

Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.