Strategic Enterprise Architect & Tech Innovator

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal is seeking an Enterprise/Solutions Architect to lead the development of enterprise-wide technology strategies. You will collaborate across departments to ensure scalable and secure solutions while driving innovation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 5–6 years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE or Python, and strong expertise in cloud platforms. This role offers a chance to influence organizational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years hands-on experience with Java/J2EE or Python.
• 4+ years of technology leadership in enterprise architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and modern architectural patterns.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies.
• Establish architecture principles and technology standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to transform business capabilities.
• Define and enforce architectural governance.
• Build prototypes using Java/J2EE, Python, or relevant technologies.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Python

Cloud platforms

OOP concepts

Data architecture

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The Enterprise/Solutions Architect will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology strategies that align with business objectives, drive innovation, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. This role requires a visionary thinker with the ability to define long-term architectural direction while also delivering actionable, hands-on technical solutions. The Architect will collaborate across departments, drive architectural governance, and influence both technical and business stakeholders to achieve organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ideation, development, and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies.
• Establish and maintain architecture principles, governance models, and technology standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that transform business capabilities.
• Provide holistic, end-to-end solution architecture ensuring seamless integration across applications, data, and business processes.
• Balance enterprise-level vision with practical, hands-on solution design and prototyping.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical architecture with business needs and eliminate silos.
• Define and enforce architectural governance to ensure consistency and compliance with organizational standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to scalability, security, resiliency, and technical debt.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts using Java/J2EE, Python, or relevant technologies.
• Influence and guide teams across technology and business units, promoting a culture of innovation.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–6 years hands-on experience with Java/J2EE or Python, including development of prototypes/POCs.
• 4+ years of technology leadership with at least 3 years in enterprise architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Strong background in data architecture, integrations, analytics, and governance.
• Excellent knowledge of OOP concepts, design patterns, and their practical implementation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience designing and implementing solutions.
• Experience driving innovation initiatives and aligning technical strategy with business goals.
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholder discussions.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Skills:

• TOGAF, SAFe Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar certifications.
• Knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, or Lean Portfolio Management.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI.
• Strong database experience with relational and semi-structured data.
• DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and observability tools.