Solution Architecture Lead

Description: The Corporate Information Solution (CIS) department is looking to fill the following position as Solution Architecture Lead to be located either in the Toronto office or at a respective MMC location in a hybrid setting.What can you expect:As the Solution Architecture Lead within Corporate Information Solutions, you will be responsible for driving Solution Architecture best practice across our CIS teamsReporting to the Head of CIS Shared Services Enterprise Architecture, you will provide team management, strategic direction and thought mentorship to our team of global Solution Architects, enabling them to deliver solutions aligned with our technical strategy.You will collaborate with stakeholders across our organization, contributing towards the successful delivery of business goals whilst adhering to technical strategy, driving innovation promoting reuse through effective solution designIn addition, you will manage the resource allocation and technical development for our team of global Solution ArchitectsWe will count on you toWork with other as part of the Product Development and Engineering Leadership TeamLead the Solution Architecture practice, ensuring standards, frameworks and policies are in place and aligned with our technical strategyManage a high performing team of Solution Architects whilst driving a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharingCollaborate with MMC Enterprise Architects to drive the evolution of the technology portfolio in support of the business strategyEnsure that project Architecture resourcing needs are met, and that architecture processes and policies are adhered to during deliveryRepresent the Solution Architecture practice in discussions with central functions and partners across the organization (such as Enterprise Architecture)Provide technical expertise on key initiatives that have a departmental impact (such data center migrations)Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in solution architectureWhat you need to have:Proven experience as a senior solution architect with hands-on experience in solution designAn expert understanding of solution architecture standards and best practicesExtensive experience designing solutions that can be rapidly built, tested and deployed using Agile best practicesDemonstrated experience in guiding and developing a team of Solution ArchitectsExcellent relationship building skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with senior business and technology partnersAdvanced communication skills at all levels, including the ability to convey complex technical strategy and obstacles to senior business and technology partnersIn-depth knowledge of modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, cloud computing, data insights and modernization patternsWhat makes you stand out:MEAN stack, Python, or any other middleware technologiesAWS, OCI, Azure, GCP CloudMulti Factor Authentication, Single Sign On (OAuth, SAML)Containerization / KubernetesMicroservice based architectureSecure By Design concepts, Secure DevOpsExposure to Big Data / Data Lake / LakeHouse/ BI ToolsApplication Performance Monitoring (APM) techniquesLarge language models, RAG, Reasoning, MCP, Agentic FrameworkRecognized document standards (C4, UML, Archimate)Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.This is a New position.