Solution Architect

Permanent Full Time 

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Workplace Solutions Technology, within Applications Delivery, is hiring a Solution Architect, reporting to the Director of Technology Solutions.

The Solution 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 Solution Architect will help drive organizational change by introducing new patterns and technologies that improve business value and align with modern ways of working.

What You Will Do

• 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. 

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in complex IT environments, particularly in architecture, application development and integration.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in cloud solution architecture and design, with a strong understanding of Enterprise Design Patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing Microservices/Micro App architectures.
• 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 

Assets

• 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.
• Familiarity with major public cloud providers (Azure, AWS, or GCP); certifications are a plus.
• Experience with technologies such as SQL, Oracle, .NET, and AWS.
• Proficiency 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. 

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The base salary for this position is between  $63,500- $117,400 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

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 Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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