Solution Architect, Digital Products

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Magog; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program and wellness days

EFAP

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Solution Architect, Digital Products, to shape the architecture of our digital platforms, CMS (Optimizely), and Martech solutions. You will lead architectural design, governance, and collaboration across teams to ensure business value is realized in every initiative.

You will drive integration, security, performance, and availability while guiding delivery teams from design through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or another relevant field.
• 12+ years IT experience with at least 7 years in solution architecture in large organizations.
• Solid cloud, integration, and Agile/DevOps experience.
• Proficiency with CMS or DXP platforms and modern web technologies (Next.js/React).
• Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, NIST, ISO 27001; financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own technology assets within Marketing and Communications ecosystem (Optimizely CMS and Martech).
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and governance for technology decisions.
• Provide architecture guidance for integration, performance, security, and availability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to advance digital initiatives.

Skills

Digital solution architecture

Cloud environments

Agile & DevOps

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

.NET

Next.js

React

Azure

Kubernetes

CMS/DXP platforms

Optimizely

CDN

WAF

Job description

• Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec

Are you driven by digital transformation and looking to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Solution Architect, Digital Products, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture of our digital platforms, corporate websites, and Martech solutions.

At the forefront of technology innovation, you will act as a true leader in designing and implementing solution architectures. You will foster a shared understanding of business challenges and help ensure deliverables are aligned with business value.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your technical expertise, leadership, and influence in a context where our CMS (Optimizely), APIs, cloud, and Martech architectures continue to evolve. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us

As a Solution Architect, Digital Products, you will be central to our mission. Key responsibilities include:

• Own the technology assets within the Marketing and Communications ecosystem, including CMS platforms (Optimizely) and Martech solutions.
• Translate business needs into robust technology solutions and ensure alignment with the target architecture.
• Provide architectural leadership for integration, performance, security, and solution availability.
• Guide delivery teams to ensure solution quality, consistency, and integrity from design through production deployment.
• Lead architecture reviews and contribute to technology governance and decision‑making.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to drive the success of digital initiatives.
• Ensure seamless integration of solutions across the organization’s technology ecosystems.
• Maintain traceability of architecture decisions and support the evolution of application documentation and repositories.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of architecture practices, digital transformation, and continuous improvement within an Agile environment.

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Is recognized for strong leadership and the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.
• Has deep expertise in digital solution architecture, particularly within Web, CMS, and Martech environments.
• Demonstrates the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high‑performing technology solutions.
• Is known for strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or another relevant field.
• Has a minimum of 12 years of experience in Information Technology, including at least 7 years in solution architecture within large‑scale organizations.
• Brings solid experience with cloud environments, integration architectures, software development, and Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Is proficient with key technologies such as CMS or DXP platforms, .NET, Next.js, React, Azure, Kubernetes, as well as CDN and WAF services. Experience with Optimizely is considered a strong asset.
• Has a good understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), security standards (NIST, ISO 27001), and the financial services industry, which are considered assets.
• Has advanced French and intermediate English language proficiency, as the role requires regular verbal and written communication with English‑speaking colleagues and partners across Canada.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A workplace where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence.
• Artificial intelligence is available to everyone, helping you increase personal efficiency while supporting organizational growth.
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where you can fully express and develop your potential.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program and wellness and personal development days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic equipment program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And more!

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us . Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.