Technology Architect

BuzzClan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzClan is seeking a Senior Technology Architect based in Toronto, ON, to lead the design and modernization of enterprise technology platforms in the healthcare sector. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to create secure and scalable cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with Ontario Health standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' experience in technology architecture, coupled with deep knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud platforms and healthcare integration expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technology Architect or related role.
• Extensive experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience implementing healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise technology platforms.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and external vendors to deliver technology solutions.

Skills

AWS cloud platforms

Azure cloud platforms

Enterprise architecture

Healthcare integration

Digital transformation

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Amazon RDS

Oracle databases

ETL solutions

IBM WebSphere

Job description

Location

Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Mode

Contract (12-Month with Extension Possible)

Position Overview

The successful candidate will provide strategic architecture leadership, design secure and scalable cloud solutions, and collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and healthcare partners to deliver highly available, mission‑critical applications.

This is a senior technical leadership role requiring extensive experience in enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, healthcare integration, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and modernization of enterprise technology platforms supporting Ontario Health solutions.
• Develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps, technical strategies, and integrated solution architectures.
• Design secure, resilient, scalable, and cost‑optimized cloud solutions using AWS and Azure Well‑Architected Framework principles.
• Design and implement high‑availability architectures, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to deliver integrated technology solutions.
• Define application, infrastructure, cloud, mobile, software, hardware, and network architecture requirements.
• Design and oversee API integrations, Oracle GoldenGate replication, ETL solutions, and enterprise data integration frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership throughout solution design, development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technology governance activities while ensuring compliance with Ontario Government and Ontario Health standards.
• Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, solution designs, implementation strategies, operational procedures, and executive presentations.
• Mentor technical teams, oversee vendor deliverables, and provide architectural guidance throughout project delivery.
• Participate in solution planning, project estimation, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technology Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Solution Architect.
• Extensive experience designing enterprise solutions using AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of AWS and Azure Well‑Architected Frameworks.
• Proven experience designing highly available, secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon RDS (Oracle Multi‑AZ), Oracle databases, backup and recovery strategies, and Oracle GoldenGate.
• Experience designing enterprise integration solutions using APIs, ETL pipelines, and modern web technologies.
• Strong knowledge of IBM WebSphere application environments.
• Experience designing cloud‑native, hybrid cloud, Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS), and Container‑as‑a‑Service (CaaS) solutions.
• Experience implementing PKI, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and Single Sign‑On (SSO) solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise software development lifecycle.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working within Canadian Public Sector or Healthcare environments.
• Strong understanding of Ontario Health architecture, standards, and digital health initiatives.
• Experience implementing healthcare interoperability standards including HL7 FHIR (mandatory), HL7 v2, HL7 v3, CDA, and IHE.
• Knowledge of healthcare terminology standards such as SNOMED CT and LOINC.
• Experience with healthcare integration, enterprise registries, and digital health platforms is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with GO-ITS standards, Ontario Health architecture frameworks, and government technology governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Ontario Health, eHealth Ontario, Public Health Ontario, or other healthcare organizations.
• Knowledge of healthcare registries, interoperability frameworks, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience leading large‑scale cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.