Technical Solution Architect in Online Services – Publishing Services

Kanz; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanz is seeking an experienced Software Architect in Montreal to lead critical architecture decisions and implement innovative solutions. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days in the office and two days working remotely.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in software architecture with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Kanz values diversity and aims to foster an inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Software and/or Solution Architecture.
• Strong proficiency with technology (eg Web, API, MarTech…).
• Understanding of security, scalability and performance best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem solving, strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee major architecture decisions.
• Drive solutions for critical complex topics.
• Evaluate risks and ensure alignment with long-term vision.
• Anticipate technological progress and leverage innovative solutions.
• Liaise with other activities in Online Services.

Skills

Software Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

API Technologies

Education

Software Engineering

TOGAF Certification

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee major architecture decisions to bring coherence and ensure healthy decisions.
• Drive solutions for transversal, critical and complex topics such as major service replacement, replacing a vendor solution and large-scale initiatives.
• Understand interdependencies between systems, evaluating risks and ensuring technical decisions align with long-term vision.
• Anticipate technological progress, positioning Online Services to leverage innovative solutions efficiently defining best practices and standards for Online Services.
• Liaise with other Online Services activities to make sure our decisions participate in the global OS ecosystem.

What You Bring

• You can go deep and wide.
• You naturally convey business considerations to technical stakeholders and technical considerations to business stakeholders and can balance both.
• You can capture complicated situations in synthetic visual and text representations for all kinds of audiences.
• You have a strong passion and opinion on how things should be done, and the flexibility to adapt to external constraints and differing perspectives.

Your Qualifications

• Proven experience in Software and/or Solution Architecture
• Strong proficiency with technology (eg Web, API, MarTech…)
• Understanding of security, scalability and performance best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Problem solving, strategic thinking and decision‑making abilities
• Relevant education (eg Software Engineering) and certification (eg TOGAF) a plus

Please Note

We are committed to supporting flexible work practices, as we value meaningful in‑person collaboration. Our hybrid model includes a minimum of three days per week in the office and two days working from home.

If you live outside Quebec or Canada, relocation will be required. If you need a work permit, your eligibility will depend on your educational background and relevant work experience, in accordance with government regulations.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer and believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is key to creating worlds where everyone can thrive and express themselves.

At Ubisoft, you are welcome just as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone.