Software Solution Architecture Advisor
- Employer: iA Financial Group
- Office: 988 Broadway West
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Job category: Information Technology
- Job ID: JR10021179
- Job type: Permanent Job
- Apply before: 2024-10-14
Description
Division: Special Markets Location: Vancouver would be preferred, but open to candidates in BC, Calgary or Quebec City Working Conditions: Working Remotely (with need to come into the office 4 times a year); Working Status: Full time Permanent
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can utilize your knowledge and expertise to drive and support the strategic growth of our Special Markets Division. Join the collaborative and innovative teams of SHIELD and iAvengers where you will have the opportunity for continuous learning and career development.
At iA Financial Group, you will have all the tools you need to reach your professional goals. You will be working in a fast-growing company with many technological tools and team members. At iA Financial Group, there are over 1000 employees in the information technology (IT) teams.
This role of ‘Software Solution Architecture Advisor’ covers a mandate (but not limited to) helping our business partner (iA Special Markets) in supporting and maintaining the IT system applications they rely on. This role is also responsible for developing an architectural roadmap, including the planning for technological obsolescence, and contributing to the strategic roadmap so that are partners achieve their goals.
Responsibilities:
Translate requirements into solutions and ensure that delivery is aligned with all aspects of our system and architectural standards and design
Reinforce and ensure standards are adhered to for the implementation of both functional and non-functional requirements
Provide technological expertise and recommendations for the use of new design approaches (e.g. cloud), security, in order to optimize performance, and service-levels (availability, stability))
Participate, support, and help develop our IT processes
Ensure that we meet our legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. vulnerabilities), and suggest improvements
Provide governance leadership for solution reviews, as well as propose, review and approve architecture decisions in accordance with enterprise frameworks
Ensure that we apply solution integration and linkages with affected ecosystems in a way that minimizes potential problems and, when likely or unavoidable, propose pragmatic workarounds
Ensure the integrity and quality of the solution - from design to delivery (end-to-end) - including in-process supervision and validation of requirements against test results
Provide multi-disciplinary leadership to the solution delivery team (designers, analysts, developers, etc.) and peripheral collaborators, including external suppliers
Collaborate to ensure project success including acting to facilitate schedule, scope and budget management
Maintain traceability of architectural decisions, certify technical project documents, and ensure that valid and accurate technological documentation is maintained (e.g., Functional Specifications, Systems Standards, Flow Diagrams)
Ensure the application of the methodology and the architecture process are aligned within the organization
With the support of and collaboration of the Enterprise Architecture team, ensure the preservation of standards, best practices, and participate in their evolution to ensure compliance with enterprise frameworks, processes, use of standard tools, and other architectural methods
Submit and help manage requests for derogations (waiver request for exceptions) as needed
Act as the Asset Portfolio Manager within the enterprise repository to ensure that it is up to date and accurate and maintain visibility on upcoming technological obsolescence
Plan and work with various experts and teams to conduct effective risk assessments, recovery, and business continuity plans
Provide recommendations for the priority and solutions for addressing risk mitigation action items, and technological obsolescence
Participate and act as a member of the Lean Portfolio Management team, by assisting with strategic planning and analysis for upcoming initiatives
Constantly monitor architecture trends that comply with the company's norms and standards
Desired Profile:
Warm and friendly personality and a person who values working with a close-knit team
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to participate effectively in difficult situations
Experience with the following: SQL Server, Bootstrap, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, SSRS, React, C#, Azure DevOps, App Dynamics, building NuGet packages, Agile/Scrum/Kanban
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business intelligence, information systems, computer or software engineering, mathematics, or at least 10 years of relevant experience with proven performance
12 years of experience in information technology and a minimum of 3 years as an architecture professional in various projects and large organizations
Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams of internal and external resources
Ability to handle multiple dimensions of a complex project simultaneously
Strong interest in innovative technologies
Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of various integration patterns (e.g., Pub/Sub, CQRS, Event Sourcing, etc.)
Natural leader with the ability to influence and guide others, especially solution delivery teams and collaborators on the periphery of their scope
Strong tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and frequent change
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
Experience designing high volume, high availability applications and systems
Good knowledge/understanding of key strategic IT technologies
Experience working with SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle), Azure DevOps, Agile methodologies, MVP, LEAN and Scrum
What would be an Asset but not required:
Proven knowledge of the financial services and insurance industry
Experience in digital transformation and large-scale projects
Experience with Mainframe (COBOL, DB2) and/or PowerBuilder applications
Bilingualism in French both written and verbal communication
What iA Offers:
A competitive compensation plan that also includes an annual bonus for all permanent employees
We value and encourage our employees to have a good work life balance and so on top of vacation we offer Personal Leave Days
To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, we have a generous Wellness plan that covers physical activity and wellness expenses.
A medical and dental plan for our employees and their dependents as well as a Health Spending Account to cover costs not covered by our plan
A Defined Benefit Pension plan to take care of you in retirement.
A home office equipment program to ensure that you have the best working environment.
Participation in our Share Purchase Plan with matching contributions from iA
Your development and continuous improvement are important to us! We offer an Education Assistance Program to ensure you have the tools and knowledge to grow your career here at iA.
Compensation
The typical hiring range for this position is from $85,000 and $110,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on skills, job-related knowledge, experience, and internal equity. All permanent employees of iA are also entitled to an annual bonus.
At iA, we are committed to a fair, market-based and equitable compensation structure. Our market data is refreshed on an annual basis to reflect the most current market conditions
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Company Overview
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.