Senior Technology Architect, Enterprise Platforms

Equitable Life of Canada; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technology Architect in a hybrid role that fosters growth and innovation. You will lead the design of cutting-edge solutions for enterprise content management, ensuring efficiency and value across business teams. This position offers a collaborative work environment, focusing on your professional development while contributing to the organization’s success. With a commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech industry. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of technology in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Bonuses and vacation allowance

Paid volunteer days

Tuition support

Onsite cafeteria

Employee discounts

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Experience with document capture and processing solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to drive business and non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions for enterprise content management.
• Lead technology product evaluations and architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define integration points.

Skills

Document Capture Solutions

Business Process Automation

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

OnBase

Kofax KTA

OpenText Exstream

MS Visio

GitHub

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

Kafka

Azure Service Bus

Job description

Senior Technology Architect, Enterprise Platforms

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated, and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Position Title: Senior Technology Architect, Enterprise Platforms
Reports To: Head of Enterprise Platforms & Enterprise Architecture
Department: Enterprise Platforms
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON, a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and some roles may require more in-office days.

The Opportunity: Equitable continues to invest deeply in digital capabilities and services. We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Architect to join our Enterprise Content Management team! In this role, the successful candidate will lead in designing solutions that achieve business outcomes, focusing on efficiency and value for various business teams utilizing components of Equitable’s capture, imaging, and business process automation solutions.

Come join one of the Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Capture and document enterprise content management use cases, designing scalable solutions for file sharing and process optimization, including workflows for reviews and approvals.
• Architect robust solutions for content lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Develop and manage the technology lifecycle and strategic roadmap for enterprise content management systems, conducting architecture reviews to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure architectural alignment with standards for resiliency, redundancy, availability, and scalability to support critical operations.
• Coordinate technical implementations with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map application footprints, analyze processes, and define integration points.
• Define and communicate non-functional requirements to development teams, aligning with architectural principles.
• Provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Lead technology product evaluations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Participate in governance and architecture review processes, promoting best practices.
• Engage in the Enterprise Architecture Community of Practice to share and learn best practices.

What you will bring:

• Experience designing solutions for document capture, creation, consolidation, processing, and retention. Experience with OnBase, Kofax KTA, and OpenText Exstream is an asset.
• Experience in Health Insurance or Financial Services is an asset.
• Ability to drive business and non-functional requirements.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with diagramming tools such as MS Visio or MIRO.
• Knowledge of tools like Teams, GitHub, CICD, and Azure DevOps.
• Expertise with queuing systems like Kafka, Azure Service Bus, and Event Grid.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.
• Experience working with onsite and offshore teams.

What’s in it for you:

• Work-life balance and employee wellness focus.
• Bonuses, vacation allowance, and benefits.
• Paid volunteer days and pension enrollment with employer matching.
• Inclusive work environment with resource groups.
• Tuition support and specialized programs.
• Onsite cafeteria and employee discounts.
• Regular company events for collaboration.

Additional requirements:

• Provide two professional references (at least one supervisor).
• Undergo a criminal background check.

This role is open due to an existing vacancy. To learn more about Equitable, explore our organization. We are committed to equal opportunity employment. Contact our HR at [e-mail] for accommodations or alternative formats.

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