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About the Role

Enterprise Automation Technology is hiring a Solutions Architect within the Data, Automation & Platforms team. The Solutions Architect will collaborate with Portfolio & Technology teams, as well as business leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders, to develop solution designs and technology roadmaps. They will define and maintain architecture artifacts to support project delivery, application support, and lead technical vision and direction. The Solutions Architect will help drive organizational change by introducing new patterns and technologies that improve business value and align with modern ways of working.

Responsibilities

Design, define, and facilitate solution architecture that leverages enterprise capabilities, optimizing processes, technology, data, and people.
Define and maintain technical architecture in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, supporting architectural decisions, technical vision, and technology roadmaps.
Apply organizational standards and architectural principles to define infrastructure non-functional requirements and ensure adherence to guidelines.
Act as a focal point for resolving complex infrastructure and development issues through high-quality design.
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance organizational efficiency through innovative solutions.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Foster a high-performance culture within the architecture and engineering teams.
Collaborate closely with peers to design scalable solutions that accommodate future architectural changes.

Requirements

Design and implement end-to-end technical solutions that meet business requirements.
6+ years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years of experience leading application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical decisions across multiple teams and priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Expertise in producing clear architecture artifacts (e.g., diagrams, decision records).
A preference for simplicity and an ability to challenge technical constraints through iterative/Agile approaches.
Strong analytical skills to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail across a range of contexts.
Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across geographies, business functions, and vendors.
Self-starter with the ability to comfortably operate in ambiguity.
Experience in the financial/insurance services or a similarly complex, regulated industry.
Experience aligning architecture with business goals and IT strategy in collaboration with delivery and infrastructure teams.
Leadership experience guiding cross-functional technology teams (BA, Dev, QA) using best practices and standards.
Experience with technologies such as SQL, Oracle, .NET, AWS, Appian, Microsoft Power Platform, CP4BA, and ServiceNow.
Proficiency in API, ETL, RPA, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Business Rules Engine, Low Code.
Familiarity with major public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, or GCP); certifications are a plus.
Skilled with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Git, Bitbucket etc.
Familiarity with architecture modeling languages and frameworks (UML etc.).
Understanding of architecture disciplines across Business, Information (Data), Application, Technology, and Security.
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and understanding of Agile principles.
Knowledge of continuous architecture and value stream approaches to business solutions.

Skills

SQL
Oracle
.NET
AWS
Appian
Microsoft Power Platform
CP4BA
ServiceNow
API
ETL
RPA
Workflow Automation
Case Management
Business Rules Engine
Low Code
Azure
GCP
GitLab
Git
Bitbucket
UML
Scrum
Kanban

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time

Experience Level

6+ years of experience in IT
4+ years of experience leading application modernization and cloud migration initiatives

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Salary/Compensations

$94,800.00 - $144,800.00 annually

Benefits

Career Development opportunities
Access to industry-leading learning programs
$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
$5,000 mental health benefit
In addition to regular vacation and personal days
Volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Additional investment options
Employee recognition programs
Service milestone celebrations
Employee discounts
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Mentorship programs
Social clubs and events

About the Company

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.
Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.
We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.