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

S.i. Systems; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services client is looking for a Senior Principal Architect for a remote permanent position. The ideal candidate will design and support a Digital Transformation roadmap, leading the implementation of solutions in enterprise architecture and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience in Banking applications.
• Experience with cloud architecture, preferably Azure.
• Familiarity with 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 architecture choices.

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

RESTful APIs

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering

Job description

Our Financial Services Client is seeking a Senior Principal Architect to create and support a Digital Transformation roadmap to identify, implement, and rationalize capabilities across the technology landscape - PRINC

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. Experience designing solutions in Financial / Banking sector applications.
• Experience in cloud architecture - preferably Azure
• Experience with modern core banking systems and awareness of 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 considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, cloud computing, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of integration patterns and expertise in developing RESTful APIs with a good understanding 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 and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes. Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity.
• Proven ability to innovate and adapt to the latest development in the area of expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate 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 (future and current state) and determine enterprise system design and change requirements to drive targeted business outcomes.
• Guide and influence product owners, solution/data/security/infrastructure architects, designers, and developers in implementing sound architecture choices (Buy vs. Build, or Real-time vs. Batch)
• Provide guidance to Enterprise architecture in establishing standards and evaluate products, contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Design and lead the implementation of solutions across all business applications or technologies based on enterprise strategy and requirements.
• Manage and develop the enterprise architecture for a broader scope of projects, working closely with solution and application architects.
• Provide consulting support to ensure project alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies and misalignments.
• Understand technology trends and the application of emerging technologies like AI and automation to enable new business models.
• Analyze industry, competitors, and market trends, assessing their impact on the enterprise.