Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Profit sharing

RRSP matching and benefits from day 1

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Peoples Group is seeking a technical leader to architect, govern, and optimize enterprise-scale banking solutions. You will work across teams to design secure, robust end-to-end architectures and guide major initiatives from concept to delivery.

Based in Canada with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, this hybrid role offers competitive salary, profit sharing, and benefits from day one; relocation may be requested for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in computer science or engineering.
• 8+ years of technical experience in applications and systems engineering.
• 5+ years of solution architecture experience across enterprise-scale systems.
• Demonstrated architecture experience in critical banking systems and payments/Deposits/Accounts.
• Strong skills in web development, API design, security, data modelling, and integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms,DevOps, and SDLC delivery with Agile/Scrum.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and learn new tools quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• TOGAF/AWS/Azure certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture activities for major initiatives and governance of third-party deliverables.
• Create and maintain architecture documents and artefacts for current/future state.
• Participate in Architecture Review Board and peer reviews of design.
• Develop technology roadmaps and architecture standards enterprise-wide.
• Coach colleagues on design best practices and emerging capabilities.
• Explore new technologies via proofs-of-concept and drive adoption.
• Interface with industry trends in business and IT.

Skills

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

Agile/Scrum

API design

Security

Data modelling

Databases

SDLC governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

TOGAF, AWS or Azure cert (plus)

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.