Senior Solutions Architect

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solution Architect to design and lead the technical architecture for significant IT initiatives. This role involves collaborating with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets strategic objectives. You'll be responsible for evaluating technology choices, presenting solutions, and implementing data strategies. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture that empowers you to thrive. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to drive innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture with advanced knowledge of application design.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design Solution Architecture for complex programs and lead development activities.
• Assess current technology environments and evaluate solution alternatives.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Application Design

Data Management

Microservices

REST APIs

Critical Thinking

Technical Architecture

Kubernetes

Data Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

Java

JEE

SpringCloud

Spring Boot

Openshift

Kubernetes

SQL Server

Snowflake

Job description

Job Summary

What is the opportunity?

Design Wealth Management Technology architecture (Solution Architecture). Partner with IT, Operations and business stakeholders to lead development of the end-to-end technical solution architecture for architecturally significant IT initiatives that meet sponsor/stakeholder needs. Join our dynamic team in RBC Wealth Management Technology & Solutions. We embrace a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture where you will feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We celebrate and encourage creativity and diverse thought to drive innovation and growth.

What will you do?

• You will Design Solution Architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, integration, data architecture, software, and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives.
• Assess and analyze current state environment and technology choices to evaluate solution alternatives that meet business sponsor needs, program timeline, budget, and quality.
• Play the role of the lead technical authority and be responsible for planning all activities leading to the development of the overall solution architecture.
• Work with SME’s to ensure that all aspects of the solution architecture are defined and elaborated.
• Present program solution architecture at the Internal Architecture Reviews and/or WM and Enterprise Architecture Review boards.
• Work with Data Stewards and Data Owners and assists in the development of the Data Strategy.
• Be accountable for the data strategy implementation and data architectural direction on the assigned projects.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 8+ years of Solution Architecture experience with advanced knowledge of application design and development, resilient systems design and integration, security, and in-memory technologies.
• Solid experience with a variety of technologies/frameworks, micro-services, REST APIs, Streaming, and Data Lakehouse.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level security concepts and methodologies, including SSO, SSL, SAML, OAuth 2.0 framework, gateways, encryption, authentication, and entitlements.
• Ability to quickly evaluate options, make decisions and execute within an intense technology environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, consultative, and team communication / facilitative skills with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Technology stack: Kafka, Java, JEE, SpringCloud, Spring Boot, Openshift, Kubernetes, SQL Server, Snowflake.

Nice-to-have

• Data Architecture experience with solid understanding of distributed databases, database tuning, and data modeling.
• Wealth Management experience.
• Broadridge Model.
• SingleStore (MemSQL).
• ETL DataStage.

Job Skills

Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Cloud Data Architecture, Critical Thinking, Data Architecture, Data Flow Architecture, Data Management, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Kubernetes, Microservices Architecture, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Red Hat OpenShift, RESTful APIs, Software Product Design, System Applications, Technical Architecture, Transitional Architecture

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2024-10-29

Application Deadline: 2025-04-25

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.