Solution Architect, Web – Distributed Applications

Requisition Number : 39426

Job Category : Administration

Division : IT – Application Systems (80069041)

Department : Information Technology

Work Location : Groupe Jean Coutu – Varennes (#M-VAR)

Province : Quebec, Canada

Employment Type : Permanent

Take on new challenges and share your passion!

Are you driven by designing scalable systems, delivering impactful architecture, and working at the intersection of technology and healthcare? Join a team dedicated to developing solutions that empower pharmacy professionals and ensure every patient receives safe, effective, and personalized care.

What we offer :

Flexible schedule to support work–life balance

Hybrid remote work model

Comprehensive group insurance starting on day one

Competitive pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Weekly pay

Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

Free on-site parking

On-site daycare (CPE)

Electric vehicle charging stations

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace with strong DE&I programs and initiatives

Your role – Solution Architect :

As the Solution Architect within the Laboratory Applications Center of Excellence , you’ll be responsible for designing and guiding the evolution of tailored application solutions that align with Metro’s strategic goals. You will collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable, and integrated systems.

Your mission : implement a cohesive, high-performance application architecture that supports Metro’s digital transformation and the needs of its pharmacy operations.

Key responsibilities :

Lead the technical architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment of custom-built applications

Act as a technical reference—and mentor when needed—for analysts, developers, and other IT centers of excellence

Participate in the full lifecycle of development initiatives, from requirements to user acceptance testing and post-go-live support

Coordinate quality assurance efforts, including test plans, guidance to team members, and documentation validation

Ensure proper integration between multiple internal and external application solutions

Stay ahead of emerging architecture trends and apply best practices to optimize application development

Maintain updated documentation on the evolution of custom applications and software packages

Contribute to deployment strategy and implementation planning

Drive process reengineering and improve development methodologies and procedures

Produce high-level architecture documentation required by the Center of Excellence

Support data and process harmonization across systems, following existing standards, policies, and guidelines

Build strong relationships with development leaders, infrastructure teams, business users, and external consultants

What we’re looking for :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in enterprise-level application design, analysis, and development

Strong knowledge of database technologies (DB2, SQL, etc.)

Expertise in modern UI frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Blazor, etc.)

Deep understanding of secure coding practices and application security standards

Proven experience in designing APIs (REST, etc.)

Familiarity with continuous integration tools

Experience with IBMi – a strong asset

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical domain – an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Bilingualism (French and English) required – you will interact with English-speaking external vendors and partners

Willingness to travel occasionally to various Metro sites (Varennes, Terrebonne, Montreal, Ontario)

You stand out if you are :

Client- and results-oriented

An excellent communicator (written and verbal)

Skilled at simplifying and translating technical subjects

A strong team player

Autonomous, rigorous, and detail-oriented

Able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Analytical and quick to adapt

Working at Metro means being part of something bigger.

Metro is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we believe that diversity fuels innovation and better decision-making.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We respectfully ask that agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited applications.