Senior Principal Architect to create and support Digital Transformation roadmap to identify, im[...]

S.i. Systems; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services client is seeking a Senior Principal Architect to create and support a Digital Transformation roadmap. This permanent remote opportunity involves designing solutions in the financial sector, focusing on cloud architecture, enterprise frameworks, and innovative technology applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience in Financial/Banking sector applications.
• Experience in cloud architecture, preferably Azure.
• Excellent knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Responsibilities

• Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives.
• Build and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Guide product owners and architects in implementing sound architecture choices.

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

RESTful APIs

Agile

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Our Financial Services Client is seeking a Senior Principal Architect to create and support a Digital Transformation roadmap aimed at identifying, implementing, and rationalizing capabilities across the technology landscape.

This is a Permanent Opportunity, Remote - Preferred Candidate location: British Columbia, open to Ontario and Alberta.

Must Have :

• 10+ years of software development experience as a Solutions and Enterprise architect, with experience designing solutions in Financial / Banking sector applications.
• Experience in cloud architecture, preferably Azure.
• Experience with modern core banking systems and awareness of the fintech landscape.
• Excellent knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of software architecture, application development, and technical processes, with expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or cloud computing.
• Deep understanding of integration patterns and experience developing RESTful APIs, with a good grasp of microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in evaluating and recommending emerging technologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Motivated, driven by achieving long-term business outcomes, with intellectual curiosity and integrity.
• Proven ability to innovate and adapt to the latest developments in their area of expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities :

• Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives.
• Build and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Understand business drivers and capabilities, and determine enterprise system design and change requirements to achieve targeted business outcomes.
• Guide and influence product owners, solution/data/security/infrastructure architects, designers, and developers in implementing sound architecture choices (e.g., Buy vs. Build, or Real-time vs. Batch).
• Provide guidance to Enterprise Architecture in establishing standards, evaluating products, and contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Design and lead the implementation of solutions across all business applications or technologies based on business strategy and requirements.
• Manage and develop enterprise architecture for broader projects, working closely with solution and application architects.
• Provide consulting support to ensure project alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Monitor current solution portfolios to identify deficiencies due to technology aging or misalignment with business needs.
• Understand technology trends and their practical application, including AI and automation, to enable evolving business models.
• Analyze industry, market, and competitor trends to assess their impact on the enterprise.