Senior Manager, Software Design Architecture and AIML

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we're passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.

Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.

At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.

Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come

Job Description:
Purpose of Position
To lead, plan, and manage the design, development, and delivery of modern software architecture scalable AI/IM solutions, including cloud platforms, applications, integrations, and generative AI/ML-enabled solutions, while optimizing current state systems and enabling FSRA's digital transformation.

To partner with business leaders, product teams, and engineering to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready technology platforms that drive business outcomes.

K
ey Responsibilities
Operational

• Leads, manages, and oversees the planning, design, development, and evaluation of software architecture and AI/ML solutions, including projects involving application development, system integration, enhancement, and modernization, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies, standards, and best practices.
• As part of the management team, supports FSRA leadership in formulating technology strategy and developing actionable roadmaps, while providing leadership in executing programs and services to deliver on strategic priorities.
• Supports the analysis of FSRA's business systems to define system requirements for IT solutions and deliverables that meet client business needs, including the identification and evaluation of innovative technology trends and productivity tools/methods.
• Works in collaboration with colleagues on section department priorities for FSRA.

Leadership & Strategy

• Defines, maintains and implements the enterprise software and AI/ML architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Establishes and enforces architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Partners with Technology leaders to translate business needs into software and AI/ML solutions.
• Remains current with emerging technologies (AI, cloud, DevOps, cybersecurity, edge computing, Microsoft Dynamics etc.) and guide adoption.

Solution & Technical Oversight

• Oversees the design and implementation of end-to-end architectures, including applications, data platforms, integrations, and AI/ML systems.
• Ensures scalability, security, and interoperability across the enterprise ecosystem.
• Provides high-level technical guidance on cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems, etc.
• Directs the integration of AI/ML models into enterprise applications and operational workflows.

Delivery & Operations

• Manages a portfolio of software and AI/ML initiatives, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversees DevOps and MLOps practices, ensuring efficient pipelines for deployment and lifecycle management.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with product management to balance innovation, speed, and long-term platform health.

Talent & Culture

• Leads, mentors, and grows teams of solution architects, AI/ML engineers, and software developers.
• Fosters a culture of innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Develops training programs to upskill staff in AI/ML, cloud, and modern software architecture.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, or AI/ML specialty (preferred).
• 6 – 8 years' experience in leading architecture, business analysis or software development teams and managing the design, development, testing, implementation and support of various types of systems, databases, applications, services and initiatives for a midsize or a large organization.
• Proven experience combining strategic leadership, technical depth, and strong people management skills, with a track record of delivering enterprise-scale software and AI/ML solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with enterprise integration platforms (ERP, CRM, Data Lakes/Warehouses).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO
• Experience in AI ethics and bias mitigation.
• Experience in digital transformation and legacy modernization initiatives.

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated skills and ability to manage and champion change for a new organizational culture and vision.
• Expertise in leading systems, architecture and applications development projects, or equivalent skills and experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern technologies, platforms and methodologies, such as Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, RPA, Cloud, PaaS, SaaS, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), etc.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong experience with enterprise software architecture (cloud-native, microservices, APIs, event-driven).
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions at scale, including knowledge of frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud AI platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: to resolve significant integration and technical issues to address multiple systems/applications linkages, interdependencies and impacts where requirements are not initially clear; to research and recommend innovative systems architecture alternatives and integration strategies; and to plan, manage and coordinate all phases of complex architecture implementation.
• Strong people management skills with experience building and mentoring cross-functional technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.

Please note that this position will close at 11:59PM on October 9, 2025*
Job Posting End Date:
10/09/2025

Job postings close at 11:59pm on the date noted.

Employment Type:
Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25

FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED