Solutions Architect

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect 

At Canada Life, the customer is at the centre of what we do. We are looking for candidates that exemplify this and can demonstrate it in their work.  

Our Enterprise Architecture group is looking to hire a Solution Architect to support the Global Corporate Technology division. Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, the Solution Architect is a collaborative role that partners with others (e.g. Project Manager, Business System Analyst, Lead Developer, etc.) to form a leadership team to design solutions and support delivery. 

The Solution Architect will also collaborate with their Portfolio & Technology teams as well as business leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders to develop strategies and roadmaps. They will work to define and maintain architecture artifacts for supporting project delivery and application support and lead technical vision and direction for solutions, ensuring consistency with overall enterprise and portfolio architecture that may at times include hands-on development (e.g. Proof of Concept and project development). The Solution Architect will also have an opportunity to effect change within the organization by incorporating new patterns and/or technologies into new ways of working that improve business value. 

What you will do  

• Define and facilitate a solution architecture that leverages enterprise capabilities and efficient usage of process, technology, data and people to align these capabilities.  
• Define and maintain technical architecture in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, supporting architectural decisions, technical vision, and technology roadmaps

• Consult with business partners and delivery stakeholders. 

• Own the architectural decisions for the team and leads technical vision and direction for the solution. 

• Build roadmap(s) for implementing software and technology best practices in alignment with portfolio and enterprise architecture. 

• Proactively identify opportunities where solutions can enhance organizational efficiency. 

• Actively coach the team to solve complex problems. 

• Keep abreast of latest technological/industry trends. 

• Be Trusted Technology advisor/advocate for business units. 

• Support the development of technology roadmaps, best practices, and proposals to achieve business plans. 
• Foster a high-performance culture within the architecture and engineering teams.

• Foster a high-performance culture for staff in the architecture team and influence this culture within IC. 
• Work closely with all team members to create solutions that accommodate future architectural changes and designs, including application to capability mapping, architecture sketches and detail solution design 

• Identify critical driving forces of process, data, people and technology at the highest levels. 

• Ability to look beyond traditional business concepts and drill to the heart of a given concept. 

What you will bring 

• Bachelor Computer Science / Software Engineering degree or equivalent experience. 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT environments especially in the areas of financial systems integration and automation. 
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience working as an architect related to business functional and solution delivery 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in producing clear architecture artifacts (e.g., diagrams, decision records).

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies and business functions. 
• Clear ability to simplify complex concepts. 

• Ability to effectively communicate high-level concepts and solutions with Technology and Business teams and stakeholders.   

• Advanced level of analysis of the big picture while maintaining a level of detail appropriate to the context of a variety of situations.  
• Team and project leadership experience. 

• Self-starter with the ability to comfortably operate in ambiguity. 

• Ability to challenge; understanding how to impact and influence. 

• Ability to gauge, express and communicate risk. 

Assets:  

• Experience in the financial services industry or in a similar complex and regulated industry. 
• Experience aligning architecture with business goals and IT strategy in collaboration with delivery and infrastructure teams.
• Understanding of architecture disciplines across Business, Information (Data), Application, Technology, and Security.

• Experience with virtualization, service architectures, and cloud computing (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google). 

• Experience using SAP technologies (e.g. SAP ERP, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP BW, etc.) 

• Experience with various integration patterns (e.g. API, Web Services, File) and major integration platforms (e.g. Apigee, MuleESB, SAP BTP) is a plus.

• Experience in architecting data solutions using modern data platforms like MS Azure Fabric and OneLake, Databricks, Snowflake and others is a plus.

• Experience in using modelling languages and frameworks (UML, TOGAF, Archimate, 4+1 View Model, etc.) to produce architectural artifacts.

• Understanding of continuous architecture and value stream approach to business solutions 
• Understanding the framework (i.e. structure, people, processes, and technology) that supports an organization’s strategy and can successfully leverage it 
• Understanding of AI concepts and trends.

• A general understanding of Business Architecture and Lean Six Sigma

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The base salary for this position is between  $76000 - $141000 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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