Senior Solution Architect

Requisition ID: 255616

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Canadian Banking Engineering is looking for a senior Solution Architect to enable enterprise scale platform modernization. As a senior member of Customer domain, you will own the Architecture for Customer Systems domain in technology with critical focus to establish clear architectural patterns enabling successful modernization of Customer data platform.
This individual will bring deep technical expertise, pragmatic problem-solving ability to drive complex technology modernization. This individual will be key player in architecting the future technology road map for Canadian Banking applications. The role offers an exciting opportunity to modernize the bank’s Customer data platform at enterprise scale.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Provide architecture leadership and act as the Architectural custodian for Customer Systems representing technology across the enterprise
• Define and maintain target-state architecture for Customer Systems domain/ Customer platform that includes all upstream and downstream internal and 3rd party systems and data.
• Own end to end architecture for complex multi-year technology modernization initiative that includes legacy systems and platform, master data systems, API services and other technologies.
• Design migration strategies and patterns from legacy systems to modern platforms identifying technology challenges while offering future proof solutions
• Own critical architectural decisions balancing technical debt reduction, operational risk, delivery timelines and regulatory requirements defending trade-offs
• Regulatory & Security Alignment – Ensure the architecture and solution is as per bank’s regulatory, security and compliance standards
• Deep collaboration and partnership with business, operations, other technology domains and 3rd party partners with expertise in facilitating workshops, design and solution sessions to drive desired outcomes
• Inspire teams to use AI, Tools and Automation while ensuring responsible AI usage as per bank’s policy and framework

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 15+ years of architecture (solution or enterprise) preferably with financial services with proven track record leading large scale customer information consolidation program, core / legacy system replacements and book of record migrations
• Deep technical versatility spanning legacy platform (COBOL, mainframe, transactional systems) and modern technologies (microservices, REST APIs, cloud platforms, ETK frameworks)
• Experience with master data management (e.g. MDM, Informatica), designing customer data models with industry specific extensions, data quality frameworks and large-scale data migration experience
• Can do execution mindset with ability to inspire engineers, QE and other relevant stakeholders with ownership mindset driving delivery forward
• Strong communication and articulations skills with ability to represent architectural topics at executive forums
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts, develop trust-based relationships and be a team player

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.