Senior solution architect

Société Financière Manuvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services provider is seeking a dynamic Solution Architect to join their Canadian Enterprise Architecture team. This role focuses on crafting and implementing cross-platform solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business transformation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI systems, particularly in Optical Character Recognition and Azure Vision AI services. This is a unique opportunity to influence technological advancements within a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also offering a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Support

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a Solution Architect with a focus on AI systems.
• Proficiency in designing scalable architecture for complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IT professionals to implement cross-platform solutions.
• Develop architecture models and maintain alignment with business strategies.

Skills

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Azure Vision AI services

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Data-driven decision making

Architecture modeling

Customer engagement

Scalability considerations

Job description

Our Canadian Enterprise Architecture team is looking to expand our practice!

We are seeking flexible, resilient, energetic IT professionals with an engineering mindset who understand how to deliver customer needs through excellent collaboration with business and IT partners.

We encourage passionate and experienced candidates in the following areas:

• Enterprise Architecture and Design
• Integration
• Cloud Design and Implementation
• Cybersecurity

How will you contribute?

Partner with dedicated IT professionals to craft and implement cross-platform solutions supporting our customers and business processes.

If you are motivated by tackling complex challenges and leading technological transformation in our Canadian business, join us!

• Strong background in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies, including understanding various OCR techniques, tools, and frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Vision AI services, including Computer Vision, OCR, and related services within Azure.
• Proficiency in machine learning and deep learning, especially related to image processing and recognition.
• Experience in designing and architecting AI solutions with considerations for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Active participation in the broader technical ecosystem, using standards and patterns to accelerate solutions.
• Data-driven decision making and governance practices.
• Conducting transparent, collaborative demand reviews.
• Measuring critical metrics to continuously improve ecosystems and solutions.
• Developing architecture models for use by system architects and engineers, including demos.
• Partnering with product teams to influence priorities and responsible for technical solutions.
• Proactively creating architecture concepts and demoing changes.
• Maintaining future models to align business and technology strategies, including vendor assessments.
• Keeping models updated and accessible.

Attributes:

• 7+ years proven experience as a Solution Architect.
• Experience engineering large-scale, sophisticated AI systems.
• Customer obsession, active listening, engagement, and action for customer benefit.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into demoable, implementable architecture solutions.
• Visionary leadership with a passion for learning and applying new technologies.
• Commitment to writing safe, secure, and reliable code.
• Curiosity about topics like continuous delivery, reliability, security, cloud, and data science.

What can we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career growth opportunities aligned with your passions and skills.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership paths.

Our commitment:

• Values-first culture: Leading with our core values daily.
• Boundless opportunity: Continuous learning and growth at every career stage.
• Continuous innovation: Helping redefine the future of financial services.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Corporate Citizenship: Building a business with positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider dedicated to helping people make decisions easier and lives better. To learn more, visit our story.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and other protected grounds. We are committed to accessible recruitment and accommodations during the application process. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: Toronto, ON, 200 Bloor Street East

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary Range: CAD 94,220 - CAD 174,980; actual salary varies based on market, location, and experience. Employees may participate in incentive programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid time off.