We are looking for a Senior Applications Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and user-centric SaaS solutions. This role is a key part of our legacy application modernization efforts and involves defining solution architectures that enable hybrid integration across SaaS platforms, legacy applications, and cloud infrastructure.
This is a contract position with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite/2 remote).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in application or solution architecture, with a focus on modernizing enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions.
• Experience architecting workflow automation, records/document management, and case management systems in a SaaS context.
• Familiarity with Azure or similar platforms for hybrid integration, identity federation (Azure AD), and secure access models.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns and tools (e.g., RESTful APIs, webhooks, middleware).
• Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions with a focus on configuration over code.
• Deep understanding of data privacy, retention, and security in public sector SaaS deployments.
• Experience working in structured delivery environments using Agile and iterative models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with public sector or regulated environments.
• ServiceNow (ITSM, workflows, integration hubs) and OpenText (content services, case management) expertise.
• Certification in ServiceNow System Administration/Implementation Specialist, and/or OpenText Content Server/ECM platforms.
• Familiarity with ITIL, BPMN, or process mapping techniques.
• Knowledge of Ontario Government I&IT directives.
• Experience with digital signatures, audit logging, and secure document exchange.
• Certifications like TOGAF, PMP, or ITIL.

SUMMARY

If you’re interested in the Senior Applications Architect role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and user-centric SaaS solutions, focusing on modernizing legacy applications.
• Define and maintain solution architectures that enable hybrid integration across various platforms, including SaaS, legacy applications, and cloud infrastructure like Azure.
• Translate complex business requirements into modular application designs, prioritizing configuration over customization within platforms like ServiceNow and OpenText.
• Design and oversee integrations between SaaS platforms and other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, vendor portals) using APIs, webhooks, and middleware.
• Develop architectural artifacts, such as reference models, data flows, and interface definitions, to align with enterprise principles and maximize reuse.
• Define governance and configuration standards for platform administration, including access control and system lifecycle practices.
• Evaluate and recommend the best-fit SaaS and PaaS platforms based on business needs, compliance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, delivery teams, and vendors to ensure architectural alignment.
• Guide implementation teams through sprint planning and technical validation processes.
• Ensure SaaS solutions adhere to enterprise governance, data classification standards, and information lifecycle policies.
• Support business case development and vendor evaluations with architectural insights.