Solution Architect, Core Infra

Air Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Canada is looking for a Solution Architect for Core Infrastructure. The role involves driving evolution in IT solutions, translating business strategies into technical designs, and leading development in multi-cloud environments. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years as a solution architect. Competitive compensation and a culturally diverse workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with at least 3 years as a solution architect.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of UML modeling language required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the evolution of IT solutions within the organization.
• Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex multi-tier/multi-cloud solutions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Results oriented

Bilingualism (English, French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Sparx EA tool

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Are you a visionary, ready to leap into the future? Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.

As an Solution Architect, Core Infrastructure at Air Canada, you will drive and support the evolution of the use of IT solutions within the organization while satisfying the needs of agility, strategic business growth, and development of strategic insights that can help make effective decisions. You will be responsible for the translation of business strategies and requirements into specific technical solutions, applications and process designs. You will play an integral role in the solution definition, and you will assume the overall responsibility for all technical aspects of solution delivery, from inception through design to implementation (including all solution aspects related to development, infrastructure, data and security).

This position will be reporting to the Manager, Core Infrastructure Solution Architect.

Responsibilities

Understand business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomes.

Understand emerging technology trends and disruptions to enable new business and operating models.

Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints to achieve business objectives and document all solution architecture design and analysis work.

Lead the design, development, implementation of complex multi tiers / multi clouds solutions.

Present and socialize proposed solutions to the solution review board (SRB) during review sessions as well as articulate and communicate designs to audiences with limited technical expertise related to the selected technology.

Support the delivery of the solution by providing insights to project managers that plan and execute delivery activities.

Provide technical guidance and leadership to all internal and external teams involved in the implementation process. participate in project-related activities and enforce guidelines and standards.

Assume responsibility for the quality of the defined solution and its adherence to technology strategies, standards and best practices defined by the enterprise architecture team.

Provide architectural leadership to development teams and serve as the primary architecture resource

Create solution architecture artifacts that describe and explain solution and associated benefits.

Develop technical relationships across multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 10 years of IT experience, of which at least 3 years as a solution architect, and 5 as a developer or application architect.

Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud architecture

Understanding of and experiences in Corporate Systems, an asset

Understanding of and experiences in Commercial Systems, an asset

Certifications in TOGAF, an asset

Certifications Cloud platforms, an asset

Knowledge and understanding of UML modeling language is required

Experience with Sparx EA tool, an asset

Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Professional attitude and service orientation

Bilingualism (English, French), an asset

Possess investigative nature and be self-motivated

Results oriented with proactive and methodical approach to problem solving

Able to multi-task and work under pressure against tight deadlines and changing priorities

Must be a team player with ability to work closely with diverse groups and working styles

Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships

Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, when required

Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits / visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.