Solution Architect (Financial services)

Job type: Permanent Work model: three days per week onsite Location: Mississauga Our client is a high-growth Canadian organization in the financial services sector and they’re undergoing major digital transformation initiatives. They are looking for a skilled Solution Architect to join their Enterprise Architecture team. This is a role for an experienced architect who thrives in fast-paced environments where innovation, scalability, and security are top priorities. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end solution design for complex programs, bringing together technical depth and business insight to deliver impactful, enterprise-wide systems. What you’ll do: Lead the design of large-scale technology solutions aligned to business transformation goals. Oversee the complete solution lifecycle, from initial architecture through deployment and ongoing support. Act as a trusted advisor on architectural decisions across applications, infrastructure, security, and integration. Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and technical requirements. Develop architecture artifacts and solution blueprints that support long-term scalability and maintainability. Champion enterprise standards, governance, and compliance practices. Provide technical leadership for Salesforce Financial Services Cloud solutions, including integrations and customization strategies. Guide the design and delivery of API-driven, microservices-based, and cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Conduct design/code reviews to maintain quality, performance, and security standards. Support modernization efforts, addressing technical debt and evolving legacy systems. Mentor development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure architectural consistency and delivery success. Clearly communicate architectural strategies and trade-offs to both technical and business audiences. What you bring: 5 years of experience in solution architecture within financial services (lending, banking, or insurance preferred). Demonstrated leadership on major transformation programs in a Lead Architect role. Expertise with Salesforce platforms, particularly Financial Services Cloud (FSC), Lightning, and Marketing Cloud is a big bonus Strong background in API architecture, microservices, ESBs, and event-driven design. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, infrastructure, security, and DevOps practices. Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security standards (e.g., PCI, SOC 2) across hybrid environments. Ability to balance short-term project delivery with long-term architectural alignment. Experience collaborating across IT and business teams in both agile and hybrid methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior leaders. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Architect, or Salesforce Architect are assets.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 11/4/2025