Do you have a minimum of 10 years of working experience with solution design, systems integration, API builds/patterns, production support, DevOps, development, performance tuning and production incident triage/troubleshooting? Do you have minimum of 10 years of implementation experience with cloud-based platforms and solutions (e.g. IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS) and the integration of cross-platform systems with cloud and on-prem solutions (including hybrid cloud)? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for a Senior Technology Architect for a 9 month contract in Toronto.
This is a hybrid role 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience with solution design, systems integration, API builds/patterns, production support, DevOps, development, performance tuning and production incident triage/troubleshooting
• Minimum of 10 years of implementation experience with cloud-based platforms and solutions (e.g. IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS) and the integration of cross-platform systems with cloud and on-prem solutions (including hybrid cloud)
• Minimum of 10 years on evaluating risk mitigation strategies, designing and architecting cloud-based/cloud-integrated solutions for high-sensitivity data assets
• Minimum of 7 years designing, developing, and implementing value-add components such as DevOps automation, scripts, workflows, data/code/infrastructure CI/CD pipelines with integration to version control
• Stakeholder management experience to concurrently manage relationships with Corporate Security / Architecture, Privacy Office, Program Management Office, Steering Committees and leadership roles in a complex environment including multiple lines of business as well as IT domains
• Experience in requirements gathering, elaboration, and design documentation including facilitation of agile sessions while managing partnership with multiple vendors and system integration partners both internal and external to the organization
• Experience with scalable domain-based design, including architecture design and foundation for areas including (but not limited to) : order management, payment management, orchestration across domains including order fulfilment, payments, stock/inventory management
• Leadership during solution discovery phases via employment of iterative design tactics that focuses and provides clarity for architecture and build teams, whilst ensuring that all system functional as well as non-functional requirements have been accounted for
• Experience with development and implementation of an architectural design approach that feature both security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles, including frequent, constant and timely feedback from security/information privacy stakeholders
• Implementation and project execution experience in an agile delivery model
• Experience with research, option analysis and providing recommendations and strategic advice to senior management based on technical, strategic, as well as feasibility viewpoints, accounting for both business benefit as well as IT strategy considerations

Required Knowledge and Experience

Technology: Extensive experience with the following technologies:

• Azure cloud services
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Azure Functions (Durable)
• Azure API Management
• Azure Application Gateways
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Redis
• Azure SQL
• Azure BLOB Storage
• Azure Active Directory (AD)
• Azure App Insights
• Azure Log Analytics
• Frameworks
• Springboot
• ReactJS / React Native
• Next.js
• Development & Architecture:
• Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C#
• REST style, REST API
• DevOps:
• Azure DevOps
• Git / GitOps
• Azure Resource Management
• Azure Monitoring

Environmental:
Mandatory experience related to architectural design and technical implementation in deploying cloud-native mission-critical enterprise solutions with extensive and secure integration to other cloud-based partner systems.

SUMMARY

If you are interested in the Senior Technology Architect role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
  Define and lead the technology architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
  Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms to improve efficiency and innovation.

Guide technical teams on architecture standards, best practices, and design principles.

• Solution Design & Development

Design scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions.
Translate business requirements into technical architecture blueprints and detailed design documents.

Ensure architectural decisions address performance, security, maintainability, and integration needs.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to ensure architecture aligns with business objectives.
Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, communicating complex technical concepts effectively.

Facilitate architectural reviews and decision-making processes.

• Governance & Compliance

Enforce adherence to architectural standards, policies, and frameworks across projects.
Ensure solutions comply with regulatory, security, and organizational guidelines.

Monitor and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.

• Mentorship & Team Development

Mentor and coach junior architects, developers, and engineers.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the technology teams.

Lead architectural workshops and training sessions.

• Project Oversight & Delivery Support

Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle from inception to deployment.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.

Assist in capacity planning, resource allocation, and estimating project efforts.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve existing architecture and development processes.
Lead Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and pilots for emerging technologies.
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to keep the architecture future-proof.