Senior Technical Architect

CSA Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group seeks a Senior Technical Architect to own end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise systems, with primary focus on OutSystems and Microsoft Azure. This hands-on role requires prototyping, reference implementations, and code-level work to drive modernization and risk reduction.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IT, 5+ years in architecture, and strong communication skills to present to technical and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a solution or technical architecture role, with hands-on development
• Hands-on expertise with OutSystems platform administration, architecture, and integration
• Strong hands-on design experience on Microsoft Azure and related services
• Experience with integration platforms, APIs, and enterprise data (e.g., MuleSoft, REST) and CRM platforms like Salesforce
• Experience in a global, multi-division organization and in regulated environments is an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present architecture decisions to technical and executive audiences

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise systems, focusing on OutSystems and Azure
• Design solutions for high availability, security, and scalability and set architecture standards
• Remain hands-on: build proofs of concept and reference implementations, perform code-level reviews
• Lead architecture for Azure services including App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Entra ID, Key Vault, networking, DevOps CI/CD, and AI Foundry
• Oversee OutSystems platform architecture, including design, integration patterns, and lifecycle management
• Identify gaps and risks in critical systems and drive modernization roadmaps
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations aligned to business goals
• Provide technical leadership and design reviews to teams, vendors, and integrators
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise strategy and compliance

Skills

Communication

Hands-on development

Architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OutSystems

Microsoft Azure

Salesforce

Job description

Employment Status:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Architect ensures CSA Group's enterprise systems, services, and technology solutions are designed, built, implemented, and maintained for high availability, scalability, security, integrity, and supportability. The role owns the solution architecture for CSA Group's OutSystems low-code platform and Microsoft Azure cloud estate, identifies gaps in critical systems and services, and drives solutions to close them. This is a hands-on architecture role: the Senior Technical Architect is expected to prototype, build reference implementations, and work at the code and configuration level, not only produce documentation. The Senior Technical Architect brings advanced technical knowledge and a broad understanding of new and emerging IT technologies, and provides recommendations on technologies and solutions that support business direction, whether to drive revenue growth, meet profitability targets, improve operational efficiency, or manage risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise systems, with primary focus on OutSystems (O11 and ODC) and Microsoft Azure
• Design solutions for high availability, scalability, security, integrity, and supportability, and set architecture standards, patterns, and governance for the platform
• Remain hands-on: build proofs of concept and reference implementations, perform code-level design reviews, and resolve the hardest technical problems alongside development teams
• Lead architecture for Azure services including App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Entra ID, Key Vault, networking, Azure DevOps CI/CD, and Azure AI Foundry
• Oversee OutSystems platform architecture, including application design, integration patterns, performance, lifecycle management, and ODC adoption
• Identify gaps and risks in critical systems, services, and integrations, and drive remediation and modernization roadmaps
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned to business goals for growth, profitability, efficiency, and risk management
• Provide technical leadership and design review to development teams, vendors, and system integrators
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT leadership, security, and infrastructure teams to align solutions with enterprise strategy and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a solution or technical architecture role, with sustained hands-on development experience; candidates should expect a practical technical assessment as part of selection
• Hands-on expertise with OutSystems, including platform administration, architecture, and integration; OutSystems architecture certification is an asset
• Strong hands-on expertise designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure; Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is an asset
• Experience with integration platforms, APIs, and enterprise data (for example MuleSoft, REST, event-driven architecture) and with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Experience in a global, multi-division organization and in regulated or TIC industry environments is an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present architecture decisions to technical and executive audiences

The typical hiring range for this position is $100,890-$132,416 CAD gross annually. The actual base pay offered will depend on factors such as education, licenses, certifications and experience. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation in the interview process.