Solution Architect

J.D. Irving, Limited; Fredericton, Dieppe, Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Solution Architect to design and develop IT solutions and architecture across its operating companies.

The role requires broad technical knowledge, experience with enterprise architecture, and the ability to guide project teams on architecture decisions. This full-time, on-site position emphasizes alignment with business goals, scalable solutions, and use of emerging technologies to drive organizational change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–7 years in a similar role with broad IT experience.
• Experience guiding architecture across multiple systems/platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IT solutions and architectures for the company.
• Provide architecture design and recommendations to project teams.
• Lead enterprise architecture efforts and maintain architecture repositories.
• Ensure solutions align with business requirements and IT principles.
• Estimate cost, build business cases, and influence delivery outcomes.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise architecture

TOGAF

Technical leadership

Communication skills

COTS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Info Systems

Job description

Job Description

The Solution Architect is responsible for the design and development of IT Solutions and architecture for J.D. Irving, Limited companies. They have a broad and deep technical knowledge and experience across varying infrastructure requirements, development, design, and re-engineering. They serve as technical experts on solutions design and analyze the functionality and constraints of recommended solutions/changes across multiple systems/platforms/applications.

The Solution Architect is responsible for the design and development of IT Solutions and architecture for J.D. Irving, Limited companies. They have a broad and deep technical knowledge and experience across varying infrastructure requirements, development, design, and re-engineering. They serve as technical experts on solutions design and analyze the functionality and constraints of recommended solutions/changes across multiple systems/platforms/applications.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Guide on the effective use of solutions and architectures in order to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements
• Provide solution architecture design and recommendations to project team
• Understand business and technical requirements to provide solutions enabling business goals and support delivery outcomes
• Lead in designing, specifying, and selecting information system solutions, considering functionality, data, security, integration, infrastructure, scalability and performance
• Ensure alignment with the overall Business, Application, Information and Technology principals
• Contribute to Enterprise Architecture principles and methods
• Update the Enterprise Architecture repository maintaining impacted components, relationships, and attributes
• Lead the organization in leveraging emerging technology and use knowledge of IT solutions to drive organizational change and support business process design
• Understand and support to software architecture design and support development team in developing solutions
• Estimate cost, and prepare business cases for IT solutions, considering infrastructure, licenses, development, and support
• Work with the Project Managers and Business Analysts to develop project schedule tasks and resource plans for solution delivery

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Info Systems, Business Management, or related discipline
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar position, including 10 years in a professional IT environment
• TOGAF - The Open Group certified
• Experience providing technical direction to less experienced team members
• Experience working in enterprise architecture/solution design in a diverse IT environment
• Experience creating design documents for solutions
• Strong technical background complimented with excellent communication and problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Good understanding of solution designs relevant to commercial off the Shelf (COTS)including enterprise systems
• Experience with web application architecture, trends and emerging technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values - some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offerthe opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supportsthe entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries.As a member of theJDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”! Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!