Solutions Architect

Peoples Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Peoples Group is seeking a senior technical leader to architect and govern scalable banking solutions from our Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary offices.

You will guide architecture across domains, collaborate with business and technology teams, and mentor peers while delivering secure end-to-end systems for Canada's financial ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of technical experience in application development or systems engineering.
• 5+ years of solution architecture experience with enterprise-scale designs.
• Experience with banking systems such as deposits, payments, accounts reconciliation.
• Strong software architecture skills across web/API design, security, databases and integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
• Experience delivering SDLC projects with Agile/Scrum.
• Clear ability to communicate complex architecture and influence decisions.
• TOGAF, AWS or Azure cloud certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities and govern major initiatives and third-party deliverables.
• Create, maintain, and organize architecture documents and artefacts for current/future state architecture.
• Participate in Architecture Review Board or peer reviews and advise on new initiatives.
• Develop technology roadmaps and architecture standards for enterprise capabilities.
• Coach and mentor peers on solution design and best practices.
• Explore innovations, conduct proofs-of-concept, and drive adoption of new capabilities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

Cloud & DevOps

SDLC & Agile

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Cloud certifications (TOGAF/AWS/Azure)

Job description

We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary offices. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About You

You are a technical leader with extensive experience architecting, optimizing, and governing a broad range of applications and solutions in the banking industry. You enjoy crafting large-scale, holistic solution architectures in a complex environment to meet the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders. You are comfortable working across technology and business teams, and ensuring secure, robust end-to-end solutions are designed and delivered. You thrive in an environment where discovering new knowledge through rapid proof-of-concept and defining new standards is part of your day-to-day job, and delivering scalable solutions used by merchants and service providers across Canada excites you.

About The Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of technical experience in areas such as application development, systems engineering
• 5+ years of solution architecture experience: discern requirements and solutions, assess technology, risk and cost / benefits, design and integrate enterprise scale systems, conduct architecture reviews
• Demonstrated architecture experience in critical banking systems within the financial services industry, e.g.
  • Deposits systems
  • Payment rails
  • Accounts reconciliation etc.
• Strong software architecture skills: web development / API design, security, programming languages and SQL, data modelling and databases, systems integration patterns, architecture styles, domain-driven design
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure technology stack, DevOps
• SDLC delivery experience with both project and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to think strategically and facilitate architectural decisions / recommendations to meet immediate needs and longer-term enterprise objectives
• Ability to learn and understand new toolsets and products quickly
• Solution-focused, takes initiative to tackle problems effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TOGAF, AWS or Azure cloud certification is a plus

About The Day-to-day

• Lead solution architecture activities and govern implementation of major initiatives including assurance of third-party deliverables
• Create, maintain, and organize architecture documents and artefacts to capture current / future state architecture and share knowledge
• Participate in Architecture Review Board or peer review of architecture design and advise on new initiatives
• Develop technology roadmaps and architecture standards to guide and optimize technical capabilities and applications deployed in the enterprise
• Coach and mentor peers on solution design, best practices, technological approaches, etc.
• Explore new innovations, conduct technology proof-of-concept, and drive adoption of new and emerging capabilities
• Interfaces with industry on current trends in business and information technology

About Us

Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, we are driving change by working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem. Our culture is built on four core behaviors: Grit to Grow, Connect to Collaborate, Putting Clients First, and Owning the Outcome. We believe people do not simply choose a company to work for—they choose a company that makes a positive impact in the lives of Canadians. Above all, we value people, build meaningful relationships, focus on individual strengths, and approach our work with passion.

About The Work Environment

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typical, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

We Offer

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Compensation

Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $145,000 and $170,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience that the chosen candidate possess. As part of our recruiting process, shortlisted candidates will be asked their salary expectations for this position.

NOTE: Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.