Solutions Architect

rbc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Coaching and development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for Advisor and ATM technologies to define technical solutions for large-scale CRM and advisor platform modernization, with emphasis on data migration and integration.

You will collaborate with engineering teams in an agile environment, provide architectural leadership, and ensure data management and performance considerations are addressed throughout program execution.

Qualifications

• Total IT experience 7-10 years across multiple IT areas.
• At least 5 years in architecture/design on large programs.
• Experience with on‑prem, cloud and SaaS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall solution architecture for CRM initiatives with internal RBC apps integrations.
• Emphasize data management complexities and performance.
• Develop architecture sketches and design docs for implementations across Advisor and ATM technologies.
• Identify data considerations and trade-offs to meet business objectives.
• Provide expert counsel to the development team for robust, secure applications.
• Lead technical design discussions with business and technology partners.

Skills

IT architecture

Data management

Cloud & on‑prem

SOA / Microservices

REST / SOAP

Security patterns

Tools

Kafka

WebSphere MQ/IIB

OpenShift

RDBMS

NoSQL

Job description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a Senior Solutions Architect for Advisor and ATM technologies, you will have the opportunity to define technical solutions for initiatives that evolve RBC P&CB's ability to be the digitally enabled relationship bank it aims to. That involves continuous modernization; including bringing to life a new, large scale, CRM and advisor platform where integration and data migration are key components of the overall solution.

If you are passionate about defining solution architectures which address the complexities of data management in a highly integrated environment, have experience on large data migration initiatives, and comfortable in working on an agile environment alongside with engineering teams, our team is looking for you.

If you are passionate about defining solution architectures which address the complexities of data management in a highly integrated environment, have experience on large data migration initiatives, and comfortable in working on an agile environment alongside with engineering teams, our team is looking for you.

You will be joining a dynamic and collaborative architecture team that provides thought leadership across Advisor and ATM technology solutions. In addition, you will be accountable for demonstrating our core RBC values and setting an example for the team through your energy, motivation, quality of outcomes, and engagement.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Define the overall solution architecture for initiatives within CRM platform, with particular focus on Integrations with internal RBC apps as well as various SaaS platforms , which will happening throughout program execution.
• Ensure solutions have an emphasis on data management complexities and application performance
• Provide recommendations on products and solutions, and develop solution architecture sketch and design documentation for implementation projects across Advisor and ATM technologies
• Build strong understanding of business domain functionality and technology options, in order to identify data considerations and requirements "trade-offs" to meet business objectives and technology evolution
• Provide expert counsel and support to the development team on construction and maintenance of robust, integrated, secure and efficient applications supporting Advisor and ATM technologies
• Prepare or contribute to a high level solution/design (Architecture Blueprint), which will evolve along with the initiative execution
• Lead complex group meetings (including business and technology partners) for technical design, decision making, problem solving, implementation and strategic planning, providing technical leadership and design guidance as projects evolve and key decisions are needed

WHAT'S IN THERE FOR YOU?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challengi

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Must-haveTotal relevant IT experience of 7-10 years in multiple IT areas, of which at least 5 years of architecture or design experience on large programs/projects
• Advanced knowledge, experience, and understanding of architecture, application development, systems design, integration and data management involving on premise, cloud, and SaaS platforms
• Advanced knowledge on different architecture/design techniques (e.g. SOA/Microservices, REST/SOAP, Event-Driven Architecture, Orchestration/Choreography, Data Pipelines), modern and legacy technology platforms (e.g. Kafka, Websphere MQ/IIB, Openshift, RBDMS, NoSQL, etc.)
• Solid experience in designing resilient enterprise applications using On Premises and Cloud computing platforms.
• Solid knowledge on Web application architecture patterns, security patterns including OAuth, SSO, SAML, etc.
• Experience building integrated solutions with legacy applications based on various legacy technology stack
• Capability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with global architecture areas, Application Development, T&O management, RBC business groups, Technology Infrastructure, and others
• Nice-to-have
  • Experience with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, its data model and integration options
  • Experience working as part of Agile teams
  • Financial services experience
  • Desire and ability to provides direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff
  • Strong analytical, consultative, and team communication / facilitation skills