Our client has an immediate opening for a Solutions Architect to join their team in Vancouver.

The role:

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository (which includes Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture) which enables the transition from strategic intent to the delivery of Business Capabilities and the supporting IT assets.
• Develop and maintain Technology Roadmaps (which includes Technology, vendor and key systems) to ensure alignment with Business need, Technology principles and Technology direction and lead to efficient delivery of IT.
• Provide Enterprise Architecture Impact Assessments for Business Initiatives to ensure that the solution provided meets the Business Requirements and is aligned with organization’s Architectural principles.
• Create Enterprise Architecture views separating stakeholders’ concerns for providing insights into Strategy, Planning, Delivery and sustainment at an enterprise level.
• Provide technology leadership to delivery teams for effective and efficient delivery of architectural changes.
• Provide outside-in viewpoint to architecture vision and roadmap.
• Provide Quality Assurance for Enterprise Architecture to measure and manage continuous improvement of the Enterprise Architecture which enables an efficient delivery and management of IT assets.
• Work closely with the Solution Architecture Community of Practice to ensure the Transition Architectures are realized through the implementation of IT projects which will ensure that the organization is able to deliver desired business capabilities.

A typical day would involve:

• Working closely with Business stakeholders to understand the concerns and provide enterprise architecture methods and practices for solutions.
• Working with Technology and platform owners to provide enterprise viewpoint to solutions and delivery.
• Managing Enterprise Architecture repository to maintain Architectural Models, Viewpoints and mapping to drive insights.
• Be an integral part of the project execution by providing Architecture Impact Assessment, Product/platform evaluation.
• Maintain Enterprise Architecture principles and socialize them with stakeholders and project delivery teams for governance.
• In this role, you will report into Manager Enterprise Architect.

You are:

• A Strong Communicator - you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create clear understanding of expectations; address challenges and issues for the business unit; and represent the unit across the organization.
• Organized & Systematic - your planning and coordination skills develop solid operating plans, processes, methods and standards for a unit and help coordinate delivery of critical information in a timely manner.
• Analytical & Decisive - with your strong problem solving and decision making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security team.
• Self Motivated – you are a self motivated and inquisitive individual that takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision.

You have :

• Solid business and Architectural acumen in the context of the Financial industry.
• A good understanding of relevant Architectural policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with TOGAF practices and methods.
• An Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or highly related field
• 4-8 Years of Relevant Experience in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture (Financial industry experience preferred)
• In depth understanding of Cloud Architecture, Integration frameworks, API Architecture.

Bonus points, if you have:

• TOGAF certification
• Financial Industry experience