Senior Solution Architect

Overview:

As part of our ongoing journey towards architecture maturity, we are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to support Manulife Bank's value streams and product lines. Candidates are required to be technically savvy and have a passion for pragmatic and collaborative solutioning. With a strong background in hands-on Engineering and Architecture, you will support value streams and product lines in their current state evaluations, future state architectural design, minimum viable architecture, and solutions considerations. You will be responsible for collaborating with our engineers, and their constituent technologies, as well as working with architecture peers and domain focused solution architects in Manulife bank and beyond.

Pragmatism is essential to this role with strong communication capabilities and a collaborative approach with both business and technical partners. Working closely with the broader segment architecture teams and business unit engineering groups, you will contribute to proof of technology initiatives, fulfill both non-functional and functional requirements and provide support in the definition and delivery of our critical initiatives. In addition, the candidate will have a strong tie to the cross-divisional architecture groups and global architects for alignment of technology capabilities and adoption therein.

You will have the opportunity to flex your years of hands-on delivery experience in support of the ongoing evolution of our products and processes. Encouraging and supporting the delivery teams as they drive forward is a must in this technology leadership role.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

1. Demonstrate and communicate a passion for digital products and services
2. Design solution architecture, drawing on knowledge of open source and/or commercially available platforms
3. Assist with analysis of how business requirements can be technically implemented
4. Integrate large and sophisticated systems, anticipating challenges and provides solution options that address the same.
5. Apply proactive problem-solving to address challenges, functional and non-functional concerns
6. Help institute superior technology capabilities with diligence, attention to detail and technical intuition
7. Apply industry standard processes and design patterns to create scalable and secure solutions that have superior technical performance
8. Apply sophisticated organizational and planning skills to developmental projects
9. Balance competing priorities while adhering to deadlines and aligning resources with value demands
10. Follows and advises architecture governance practices
11. Identifies and institutes standard methodologies leading to architectural and engineering excellence

Knowledge & Skills:

1. Deep understanding of business strategy and ability to contribute to software/platform/infrastructure architecture plans to support required business outcomes
2. Domain expertise in one of the following (Security, Data, Governance, etc.)
3. Knowledge or experience with Cloud based architectures, API gateways, Devops, Automation, Event based and Batch based architectures
4. Experience conforming to architecture governance practices and in working with the Architecture Review Board process, in the context of Agile.
5. Excellent track record of dealing with sophisticated customized solutions requiring creative & sophisticated investigations and evaluations of alternative architectural solutions
6. Experience leading and collaborating across teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions
7. Collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to coach, participate in code reviews, share skills and methods
8. Constantly learn from both success and failure
9. Good organizational and problem-solving abilities that enable you to manage through creative abrasion
10. Excellent verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes
11. Experiments with emerging technologies and understanding how they will impact what comes next

Minimum Experience:

1. 7+ years in a Solution Architecture role, or working hand-in-hand with Solution Architects, with 4+ years as Senior Software Engineer (full-stack)
2. Preferable previous work experience in Banking Industry, Consulting Firm or Technology Company
3. Experience and or Certifications in Azure or equivalent cloud stack
4. BSc in Computer Science or equivalent
5. Certifications in software architecture and methods a plus: TOGAF, Certified SOA Architect, etc.
6. Experience working on large-scale digital transformation projects and technology strategy is desirable

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit our story.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Primary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$92,190.00 CAD - $171,210.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.