At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead architectural design for innovative retail payment systems and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Company: LeverageTek, a trusted staffing solutions partner in North America.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible work environment, and inclusive culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of retail technology while working with cutting-edge solutions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in enterprise architecture with strong cloud and API expertise.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for a 6-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.
Work Location: The successful candidate will be required to work 2x/week on-site at the customer headquarters in Ottawa, ON.
Key Tasks:
- Lead the architectural design for the Future State of Retail Batch (FSRB), ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise architecture principles.
- Develop comprehensive solution architectures (diagrams, models) for payments systems and present them to stakeholders and leadership.
- Maintain and enforce enterprise architecture standards, policies, and governance across all IT initiatives.
- Analyze emerging technology trends (cloud, APIs, microservices) and recommend solutions to enhance business capabilities.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and deliver business value.
- Provide strategic guidance and advice to leadership on architectural decisions, risk, and innovation.
- Contribute to cloud migration strategies, integration patterns, and modernization initiatives to optimize IT landscape and operational efficiency.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise or solution architecture, with proven experience in strategic IT planning.
- Strong expertise in cloud technologies, API design/integration, MFT solutions, and secure mission-critical systems.
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and their application in designing solution architectures.
- Experience with the Canadian payments ecosystem (ACSS, Lynx, RTR).
- Ability to produce and communicate architecture artifacts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of modern design paradigms (event-driven, microservices, containerized deployments, SaaS solutions).
- Proven stakeholder management and influence skills across business and IT leadership.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure with incomplete information.
Assets:
- Bilingual (English and French) communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture.
Compensation: Hourly Rate Negotiable
Senior Solutions Architect employer: LeverageTek Staffing Solutions
As a leading staffing agency, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With remote work flexibility, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, we are dedicated to supporting our team members in achieving their career goals while making a meaningful impact in the IT Strategy and Governance sector.
Contact Details:
LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Recruitment Team
