Applications Architect

Salary: $95,579 - 106,262 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, or a college diploma plus equivalent industry experience; a masters degree is an asset.
• At least seven years of experience in enterprise application architecture, including designing, integrating, and implementing complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Salesforce solutions, with strong knowledge of Salesforce architecture and best practices.
• Experience with integration platforms such as MuleSoft, including API design and system integration strategies.
• Experience in complex, multi-system environments and familiarity with enterprise application ecosystems such as SIS, CRM, identity, and data platforms.
• Experience aligning solution architecture with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and presenting architectural recommendations to executive audiences.
• Experience in post-secondary education or the broader public sector is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of Salesforce capabilities, data models, security, and extensibility.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, including APIs, event-driven patterns, and MuleSoft or similar iPaaS platforms.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across complex enterprise environments and interconnected digital platforms.
• Ability to align architecture with enterprise standards and long-term institutional strategy.
• Knowledge of digital and architectural risk, including identifying vulnerabilities, assessing impact, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to communicate risks and complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical teams, product leadership, and executive audiences.
• Ability to establish and promote architectural standards and governance across teams and products.
• Experience collaborating with Product Owners, architects, and delivery teams on solution design and implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess trade-offs and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and solution design of Salesforce and MuleSoft implementations in line with our enterprise architecture principles and institutional standards.
• Serve as the primary architecture lead for Salesforce, guiding decisions about platform capabilities, integrations, and data models.
• Set architectural direction for Salesforce, ERP, and integration solutions, and define and uphold their patterns, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and implementation of MuleSoft and API integration patterns, building scalable, reusable enterprise frameworks.
• Ensure solutions fit our broader application and technology landscape, institutional strategy, governance, and standards.
• Provide architectural oversight during implementation to maintain quality, consistency, and adherence to design standards.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate architectural and digital risks, including risks involving integration, data, security, and platform scalability.
• Present architectural concepts, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leaders in terms of clear business outcomes.
• Support vendor evaluations and ensure third-party products and services meet our architecture and integration standards.
• Evaluate platform capabilities, emerging technologies, and integration approaches to strengthen our enterprise ecosystem.
• Promote consistent application of architecture standards and patterns across product teams.
• Incorporate data integrity, governance, and cross-system data flows into solution designs.
• Work within our product management model to help Product Owners ensure backlog items are technically sound, clearly defined, and aligned with architectural standards.

Technologies:

• API
• Architect
• CRM
• ERP
• Support
• MuleSoft
• Salesforce
• Security
• Flow

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We are Humber Polytechnic, Ontarios largest polytechnic, where we work collaboratively to advance education and support students and communities. Our Digital Innovation and Information Technology Services teams develop secure, dependable digital experiences and integrated solutions that improve engagement, communication, and business processes. In this full-time administrative role, you will join our Enterprise Architecture function and report to the Enterprise Architect, helping shape Salesforce, ERP, and integration solutions for our evolving digital needs. The position is based at our North Campus in Etobicoke, with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least four days on-site each week; the schedule is 37.5 hours per week. The starting salary range is $95,579–$106,262, with placement based on qualifications and related experience. We offer the opportunity to help build Humbers future, a diverse and supportive team, and tools and technology to succeed. We value inclusion and equity, celebrate differences, and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.

last updated 43 week of 2026