Enterprise Solutions Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Solution Architect, reporting to the Director, Information Technology, with a strong focus on software architecture and a solid understanding of IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in aligning our software architecture with business goals, ensuring scalability and performance, while also contributing to the broader IT strategy.

• Lead the development and implementation of technology solutions architecture, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  
• Own end-to-end solution design, focusing on software systems while maintaining a holistic view of the IT infrastructure.
  
• Evaluate and improve internal business strategies and IT processes, with a focus on software development and deployment in a CI/CD environment.
  
• Create and implement comprehensive software architecture models to meet the organization's strategic objectives.
  
• Work collaboratively with IT teams to integrate software solutions with existing IT infrastructure.
  
• Provide expertise in software development practices and technologies, including Cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps, Big Data, and Analytics.
  
• Assess new software technologies and their feasibility for integration into the existing IT landscape.
  
• Ensure the security, efficiency, and scalability of software systems within the organization.
  
• Mentor and guide teams in software architecture best practices and patterns, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  

Requirements

• Certifications in software architecture frameworks and methodologies are preferred (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe for Architects, Azure Solutions Architect).
  
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile software development environment.
  
• Familiarity with core Agile events such as Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, testers, and other stakeholders.
  
• Advocate for and practice continuous integration, continuous delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
  
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Solution Architect with a strong focus on software architecture.
  
• Expertise in modern Agile software development practices, architectures, and technologies.
  
• Solid understanding of cloud IT infrastructure components and how they interact with software systems.
  
• Excellent technical, analytical, and project management skills.
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of driving technology initiatives.
  
• Experience in cloud computing, data management, and emerging technologies.
  
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Ability to travel between CA and USA up to 10% of the time as required.
  

Benefits

• Continuous training program
  
• Talks and workshops on personal and professional growth
  
• Organizational team building events
  
• Rewards
  
• Social Responsibility committee
  
• Developer’s day celebration
  
• Birthday off
  
• Monthly kudos
  
• Holiday celebration day off
  
• 70+ Partnerships with restaurants, hotels, hiking groups, fitness, stores, medical services, psychology services, dental services, universities, pet supply services, pet medical pharmacy chains, events, and car services.
  

• Legal benefits
  
• Life and medical insurance
  
• Vacations
  
• Paternity and maternity leave
  
• Birthday gift card