Solutions Architect

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Location: Montreal – Hybrid – 3 days/week Position Description We are seeking an accomplished Enterprise Architect or a Solutions Architect with a broader organized wide architecture guidance-setting mindset, to lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering innovation. This role goes beyond solution design, requiring a visionary thinker capable of influencing organizational strategy while also driving actionable execution. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic acumen with hands-on technical expertise, a collaborative approach, and the ability to inspire innovation across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the ideation, design, and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies. Establish and maintain enterprise architecture principles, governance, patterns and standards to guide IT initiatives. Continuously evaluate trends, tools, and methodologies, recommending disruptive technologies that can transform business models. Balance high-level enterprise architecture with actionable, practical solution designs to deliver value at all levels. Ensure seamless integration of applications, data, and processes across business functions, delivering holistic solutions. Collaborative Execution: Work across departments to break down silos and drive alignment between business needs and technical capabilities. Define and enforce architecture governance processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to organizational standards. Anticipate and address potential risks related to resilience, scalability, security, and technical debt in architectural decisions. Skills Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. At least 5-6 years of hands‑on experience on Java/J2EE or Python, with the ability to dive into the technical weeds and build prototypes or POCs as needed. 4+ years of experience in technology leadership, with at least 3 years in enterprise architecture roles. Deep understanding of enterprise systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern architectural patterns (microservices, event‑driven architecture). Strong background in data architecture, including integration, analytics, and governance frameworks. Strong Object‑Oriented Programming and Design Pattern concepts with practical experience of leveraging the same during development. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Candidates should be able to design and then implement solutions. Experience in ideating and scaling innovation programs and fostering alignment between IT and business teams. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to influence and inspire across organizational boundaries. Skill Desired Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar. Experience with frameworks like ITIL, COBIT, or Lean Portfolio Management. Implementation level knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Generative Artificial Intelligence. Strong Database skills including relational and semi‑structured databases. DevOps experience covering CI/CD pipeline management, usage of containers for application deployment, observability tools. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Capital Markets #J-18808-Ljbffr