RQ10112 - Sr. Technology Architect

Toronto, ON

Job Title: Technology Architect

Work Arrangement: Onsite
Experience Level: Senior (15+ years overall)

Role Overview

The Technology Architect will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale, cloud-based solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud integration, and high-sensitivity data environments.

This role requires deep hands-on architecture experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to provide strategic technical guidance while working within Agile and hybrid delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure-based solutions using cloud-native services and architectural best practices
Lead hybrid cloud integrations between Azure and on-premise systems
Define and govern Azure identity, security, networking, monitoring, data, and integration architectures
Perform technical research, options analysis, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Architect and implement integrations using REST/SOAP APIs with mid-tier and mainframe systems
Ensure performance optimization, cost efficiency, and security compliance across Azure environments
Support architecture governance within Agile and hybrid delivery models
Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and system integrators
Lead requirements gathering, solution documentation, and architecture design sessions

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Cloud & Azure Architecture

7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on Microsoft Azure
Strong experience with SaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud architectures
Proven experience designing Azure solutions covering:
- Identity & Access Management (Azure AD, MFA)
- Governance, security, monitoring, and networking
- Data storage and analytics platforms
Experience implementing Azure best practices for performance, scalability, and cost optimization

Azure Technologies (Hands-on Experience)

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
Azure App Services & App Service Environment (ASE)
Azure API Management
Azure Data Lake Storage
Azure Data Factory
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Functions
Azure Monitor & Runbooks
Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
Azure DevOps (Repos, CI/CD, SCM)
Power Automate

Integration & Enterprise Systems

Strong experience integrating Azure with on-premise and partner systems
Hands-on experience with:
- RESTful and SOAP APIs
- J2EE / Spring Boot–based services
- API-centric and microservices architectures
Experience integrating with Siebel-based systems
Experience with enterprise COTS platforms, including:
- Siebel CRM (OpenUI)
- Oracle Customer Hub (MDM)
- Oracle Policy Automation
- Oracle DBMS

Data & Database Expertise

15+ years of experience with enterprise databases
Strong background in:
- Database design and data modeling
- PL/SQL development
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Database administration
Experience architecting solutions for high-sensitivity and regulated data

Architecture & Governance

Strong experience evaluating risk mitigation strategies for cloud solutions
Experience designing secure architectures for sensitive data assets
Proven ability to perform architecture option analysis with cross-functional stakeholders
Experience supporting Agile delivery through architectural governance

Stakeholder & Delivery Experience

Strong stakeholder management across:
- Security and Privacy teams
- Architecture and CIO offices
- Program and Portfolio Management
- Steering committees and senior leadership
Experience facilitating Agile sessions and working with external vendors and system integrators
Strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into business-level decisions

Nice to Have

Experience with large, regulated enterprise environments
Experience working in public-sector or highly governed environments
Exposure to funding approvals, architecture review boards, and enterprise governance bodies