Our Financial Services Client is seeking aSenior Principal Architect to create and support Digital Transformation roadmapto identify, implement and rationalize capabilities across technology landscape-PRINC

This is a Permanent Opportunity, Remote - Preferred Candidate location: British Columbia, open to Ontario and Alberta.

Must Have:

10+ years of software development experience as aSolutions and Enterprise architect.Experience designing solutions inFinancial/Banking sector applications.Experience incloud architecture- preferably Azure Experience withmodern core banking systemsand awareness of fintech landscape. Excellent knowledge ofenterprise architecture frameworks(e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies. Extensive knowledge ofsoftware architecture, application developmentand technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines e.g.Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, cloud computing, etc.Have in depth knowledge inintegration patternsand expertise indeveloping RESTful APIswith a good understanding of microservices architecture. Proficiency in evaluating and recommending emerging technologies and best practices. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes. Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity. Proven ability to innovate and adapt to the latest development in area of expertise. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions. Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities:

Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives Define Enterprise architecture principles Build and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and best practices. Understand business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise system design and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomes. Guide and influence product owners, solution/data/security/infrastructure architects, designers, and developers in implementing sound architecture choices (Buy vs. Build, or Real-time vs. Batch) Provide guidance to Enterprise architecture in establishing standards and evaluate products and contribute to enterprise architecture initiatives. Design and lead the implementation solutions across all business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities and business requirements. Manage and develop the enterprise architecture for a broader scope of projects, working closely with solution and application architects that manage and design architecture for a single project or initiative. Provide consulting support to architects within projects to ensure the project is aligned with the proposed solution and overall enterprise architecture. Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements. Understand the technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies (like AI, automation) to enable new and evolving business and operating models. Analyze the technology industry, competitors, and market trends, and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.