Application Architect
CA$114,000 – CA$160,000 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Application Architect - Technology Strategy and Transformation”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | CA$114,000 – CA$160,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
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The opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Application Architect to join our Technology Strategy and Transformation team supporting our banking team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative technology solutions that align with our clients' business strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise application solutions, translating business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient implementations that address complex business challenges and enable digital transformation.
- Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, assess current-state application landscapes, and define future-state architecture roadmaps.
- Develop and maintain application architecture frameworks, standards, and governance processes aligned with enterprise technology strategies and industry best practices.
- Evaluate existing application portfolios and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, cloud migration, and technology innovation.
- Provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, application platforms, integration patterns, and modernization approaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, product, engineering, data, security, and infrastructure teams, to ensure successful solution delivery.
- Lead application architecture reviews and provide oversight to ensure adherence to architectural principles, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and mentor architects, developers, and technical consultants, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout transformation initiatives.
- Drive solution delivery by identifying risks, resolving architectural challenges, and ensuring successful implementation outcomes.
- Support business development activities, including client presentations, solution design workshops, proposal development, and thought leadership initiatives.