Senior Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• Drive RESL portfolio architecture, ensuring individual solutions align with broader domain strategies and future state requirements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to delivery teams, supporting solution design reviews and promoting architectural excellence.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to facilitate reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise principles and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed solution designs, estimates, and architectural documentation based on business and system specifications.
• Collaborate with development leads, software developers, and business analysts to plan, design, and maintain applications.
• Evaluate technical blockers and bottlenecks, recommending and implementing solutions with urgency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of architecture experience in creating and managing enterprise architectures and solutions.
• Deep expertise in contemporary engineering practices including cloud computing, microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Proven experience with hybrid cloud deployments and on-premise to cloud migration roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing highly distributed, global-scale systems.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, and benefits starting on day one.
• Continuous learning opportunities through online courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Inclusive and diverse work culture with access to various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Dynamic workspace featuring collaboration areas and community engagement opportunities.

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, dedicated to helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of financial products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets.