systems architect

TD Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an IT Architect II to contribute to the design and development of an architecture framework. You will ensure compliance with security standards and assist in evaluating business requirements for optimal solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in project management to direct resources and ensure successful project delivery. The position offers a competitive salary range based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in architecture framework development including technology domain architecture strategy.
• Strong ability to analyze business requirements and recommend solutions.
• Expertise in security design standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architecture framework and standards.
• Work with Architects to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Evaluate business requirements for optimal solutions.

Job description

IT Architect II

TD Bank

Job Details

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On site)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Pay: $91,200 - $136,800 CAD per annum (variable based on experience and location)

Advertised until: 2025-12-09

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to, design and/or develop an architecture framework including technology domain architecture strategy, policies, guiding principles and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and implemented
• Work with CoE partners and other Architects to understand the security standards, risks and ratify solution security design
• Research/analyze business requirements to evaluate and recommend optimal solutions within technology architecture
• Review project detailed solution architecture and design ensuring it meets requirements / complies with the architectural and security standards, patterns and frameworks and provide sign-off on the detailed design
• Contribute to the development of project plans by providing input and manage projects / initiatives by directing assigned resources, communicating project status and providing timely escalation of issues
• Provide expert consultation and participate as a subject matter expert on projects of moderate to high risk and complexity
• Work with Technology Systems Analysts to develop a Requirements Traceability Matrix to ensure end-to-end traceability of the solution to the requirements
• Build consensus and facilitate collaboration and decision-making within/across business units to ensure consistent application of IT strategy and compliance with architecture framework
• Ensure projects are compliant with technology domain architecture and design/operate processes to provide ongoing review of in-progress activity against technology architecture and development standards
• Comply with well-defined enterprise technology delivery practices and standards and project management disciplines – including creation of project documentation of system requirements, estimates of scope and cost
• Support the development, documentation, communication and execution of a comprehensive strategy, policies and solutions
• Conduct pre and post implementation reviews, ensuring all technical solutions have met business requirements
• Contribute to and/or develop the process by which decisions will be made regarding technology standards
• Protect/enhance the security, availability of technology, brand integrity and shareholder value by establishing parameters for continued investment in technology solutions, and providing technical risk analysis / assessment
• Identify enhancements and gaps in architectural frameworks, standards and patterns to raise issues for inclusion in future versions
• Continuously enhance knowledge/expertise in own area and keep current with emerging industry trends, new technologies and best practices in the external market that can contribute to delivering effective client solutions
• May develop and/or contribute to negotiations of third party contracts/agreements
• Participate in knowledge transfer with senior management, the team, other technical areas and business units
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services

Additional Information

• Expires: 2025-12-09