Solutions Architect
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We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions. The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and technical teams to design scalable, secure, and customer‑centric digital identity platforms that enable personalized and compliant customer experiences.
Sobeys offers exciting opportunities. This full‑time role can be based at one of our main offices : Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; or Calgary, AB.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end architecture design of CIAM solutions across web, mobile, and API channels.
- Define integration patterns with downstream applications (CRM, ERP, marketing automation, e‑commerce, analytics, etc.).
- Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
Implementation Leadership
Provide technical guidance to development teams on CIAM configurations (registration flows, progressive profiling, social login, preference management, consent).Design and implement authentication, authorization, and single sign‑on (SSO) frameworks.Oversee API management, data flows, and middleware integrations.Governance & Best Practices
Establish CIAM best practices, reusable templates, and reference architectures.Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and solution audits.Define standards for identity lifecycle management, privacy, and data protection.Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.Collaborate with SAP, implementation partners, and security teams to drive solution delivery.Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for CIAM capabilities.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.5+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 2+ years hands‑on with CIAM platforms (SAP CDC (Gigya), Google IDP, Microsoft Entra External ID, etc.).Strong understanding of CIAM concepts : authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle, preference & consent management.Experience integrating CIAM platforms with enterprise systems (e.g., Salesforce, Adobe, custom apps).Proficiency in REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JSON, JavaScript.Knowledge of security & privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PCI‑DSS).Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Who We Are
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but now exist in communities across Canada with over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces. Whether you know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another banner, we are all one extended family.
We are a family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates sharing a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better—great experiences, families, communities, and our employees.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. We embed DE&I into everything we do, accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.Retirement and Savings Plan to build financial security.10% In‑Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).Learning and Development Resources.Parental Leave Top‑Up.Paid Vacation and Days Off.We require a hybrid work model : presence in one of our office locations at least three days per week.
If you feel this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, apply by the posting end date indicated above. Please submit a resume and ensure your application highlights what makes you uniquely qualified for this opportunity.
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