Solutions Architect

Hays; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial sector is seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to lead the development and maintenance of their Enterprise Architecture Repository. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders, providing architectural insights, and ensuring alignment with technology principles. You will be pivotal in managing architecture models and delivering impactful assessments for various projects. The company offers a supportive environment with a strong commitment to social justice and sustainability, making it a great place for professionals passionate about making a difference in the financial landscape.

Benefits

Customizable benefit packages

Vacation allowance up to six weeks

Health care and dental benefits

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in Solution or Enterprise Architecture.
• Solid business acumen in the financial industry context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository.
• Provide Enterprise Architecture Impact Assessments for business initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Architecture

TOGAF

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Integration frameworks

API Architecture

Job description

A large Canadian financial institution, built on principles of inclusion and social justice. Their commitment to these values helps them challenge the status quo. They aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 and are working on strategies for Indigenous banking and financial resilience.

Your new role

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository, which includes Business, Information, Application, and Technology Architecture, to transition from strategic intent to delivering Business Capabilities and supporting IT assets.
• Create and maintain Technology Roadmaps, including technology, vendor, and key systems, to ensure alignment with business needs, technology principles, and direction, leading to efficient IT delivery.
• Provide Enterprise Architecture Impact Assessments for business initiatives to ensure solutions meet business requirements and align with architectural principles.
• Develop Enterprise Architecture views to separate stakeholders’ concerns, providing insights into strategy, planning, delivery, and sustainment at an enterprise level.
• Offer technology leadership to delivery teams for effective and efficient implementation of architectural changes.
• Provide an external perspective to the architecture vision and roadmap.
• Ensure Quality Assurance for Enterprise Architecture to measure and manage continuous improvement, enabling efficient delivery and management of IT assets.
• Collaborate with the Solution Architecture Community of Practice to ensure Transition Architectures are realized through IT projects, ensuring the delivery of desired business capabilities.

A Typical Day Involves :

• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand concerns and provide enterprise architecture methods and practices for solutions.
• Collaborating with technology and platform owners to provide an enterprise viewpoint for solutions and delivery.
• Managing the Enterprise Architecture repository to maintain architectural models, viewpoints, and mappings to drive insights.
• Being an integral part of project execution by providing Architecture Impact Assessments and product / platform evaluations.
• Maintaining Enterprise Architecture principles and socializing them with stakeholders and project delivery teams for governance.

Reporting Line :

• This role reports to the Manager of Enterprise Architecture.

What you'll need to succeed

You use your communication and interpersonal skills to create a clear understanding of expectations, address challenges, and represent the unit across the organization. Organized & Systematic :

Your planning and coordination skills help develop solid operating plans, processes, methods, and standards, ensuring timely delivery of critical information. Analytical & Decisive :

With strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, you diagnose challenges, develop innovative solutions, and assess risks and opportunities affecting the information security team. Self-Motivated :

You take initiative, follow through, and deliver results without continuous supervision.

• You Have: Solid business and architectural acumen in the financial industry context. A good understanding of relevant architectural policies and procedures. Familiarity with TOGAF practices and methods. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 4-8 years of relevant experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture, preferably in the financial industry or credit unions. In-depth understanding of Cloud Architecture, Integration frameworks, and API Architecture.
• Bonus Points For: TOGAF certification. Experience in the credit union or financial industry.

What you'll get in return

• Attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet evolving needs.
• Vacation allowance starting from three to four weeks per calendar year, increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of six weeks per year. Full-time, permanent staff may also purchase extra vacation days through a flexible benefits package.
• Additional statutory holidays and care days for short-term personal illness or emergency family illness, plus opportunities for unpaid leave for various reasons.
• Health care and dental benefits with three levels of coverage to select from, effective immediately based on hire date.
• A defined pension plan that provides a retirement income for life.