Senior Solutions Architect - Retail Banking & Cloud Risk

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive technology initiatives within the Global Risk Management Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in retail banking and risk management, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively across teams. This role offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to make impactful decisions in a high-performing organization.

Benefits

Competitive rewards program

Tuition assistance

Flexible vacation and personal days

Community engagement opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Retail Banking and Risk Management.
• Ability to speak Spanish is an asset.
• Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a customer focused culture.
• Act as a thought partner for senior leaders.
• Analyze requirements and recommend technology design solutions.
• Ensure simplification of technology landscape.
• Create an environment for effective operations.

Skills

Software engineering industry experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of risk management practices

Understanding of hybrid cloud deployments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Cloud migration technologies

Network infrastructure

Data technologies

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive technology initiatives within the Global Risk Management Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in software engineering and a strong background in retail banking and risk management, with the ability to lead and communicate effectively across teams. This role offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to make impactful decisions in a high-performing organization.