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As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will play a key role within the Horizon program, a major transformation initiative in the Group Insurance, Savings and Retirement sector.\nYou will contribute to building a solid technology foundation aimed at enhancing the client experience, simplifying processes and tools, supporting growth, and increasing technological and administrative efficiency.\nThis position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.\nWhat you’ll accomplish with us\nAs a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:\nTranslate business needs and functional, non-functional and technical requirements into robust architecture solutions, and ensure deliverables comply with the established design.\nDesign and evolve solutions across system, technology and organizational dimensions, including integration, development, security, performance, availability, cloud computing and mobility.\nLead solution reviews and propose, review and approve architecture decisions in accordance with the company’s frameworks, standards and guidelines.\nEnsure solutions are aligned and integrated across the various technology ecosystems, anticipate potential issues and propose pragmatic workarounds.\nEnsure the integrity and quality of end-to-end solutions, from design through delivery, including overseeing implementation and validating requirements against test results.\nEnsure technology solutions are aligned with strategic objectives and contribute to process optimization by proposing evolution and simplification scenarios.\nProvide multidisciplinary leadership to designers, analysts, developers, collaborators and external vendors involved in solution delivery.\nContribute to project success by facilitating the management of timelines, scope and budget.\nMaintain the traceability of architecture decisions, certify technical documentation and ensure permanent documentation is kept up to date.\nEnsure the organization’s architecture methods and processes are applied and, in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture, ensure compliance with established guidelines, standards, tools and methods.\nAct as the application owner within the enterprise repository and ensure the accuracy of information related to the applications and technologies under your responsibility.\nContinuously monitor architecture trends and recommend approaches that support the evolution of solutions while complying with the company’s standards and guidelines.\nWhat could accelerate your success in this role\nWe are looking for someone who:\nIs recognized for their leadership with multidisciplinary teams, their ability to communicate and explain complex issues clearly, and their strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.\nStands out for their knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem, particularly Financial Services Cloud and Data 360, as well as their understanding of cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure, and MuleSoft. Knowledge of Marketing Cloud and Agentforce is considered a strong asset.\nDemonstrates a strong ability to manage multiple dimensions of complex initiatives simultaneously and thrive in contexts involving ambiguity, uncertainty and frequent change, while demonstrating proficiency with architecture frameworks and practices such as TOGAF, Zachman, SDLC, DevOps, Agile, MVP, LEAN and ITIL.\nIs recognized for their expertise in designing high-volume, high-availability applications and systems. Experience in digital transformation and large-scale projects, as well as knowledge of the financial services and insurance industry, are considered assets.\nHas 12 years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years as an architecture professional, as well as a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business computing, information systems, computer or software engineering, mathematics, or another relevant field of study at an equivalent level.\nHas an intermediate level of proficiency in French and an advanced level of proficiency in English, as the person in this role will be required to communicate and collaborate daily, both verbally and in writing, with English-speaking partners, teams and stakeholders across Canada.\nWhy you’ll love working with us\nA work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence.\nArtificial intelligence is accessible to everyone, helping you increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth.\nA healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach and develop their full potential.\nThe opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.\nCompetitive benefits\nFlexible group insurance\nCompetitive pension plan\nEmployee share purchase plan\nVacation, wellness and personal development days\nTelemedicine\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program\nErgonomic furniture program\nPerformance bonus\nDiscounts on iA products\nAnd much more!\nApply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!\nHesitating to apply?\nAt iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!\nThe typical hiring range for this position starts at CAD $120,000 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience and internal equity related to the position. At iA, we are committed to providing a fair and equitable compensation structure that is aligned with the market. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the latest market conditions.\nLocation(s)\nQuebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)\nMontreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueVancouver / 988 Broadway WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street EastCompany\niA Financial Group\nPosting End Date\n2026-12-31Company Overview\niA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.\nWith over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.\nAt iA, we’re invested in you.\n* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.\nPlease note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.\nTechnology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment\nTo optimize and support our recruitment process, iA Financial Group may use certain technological tools, including artificial intelligence. These tools support the work of our recruiters but do not replace their judgment. All hiring decisions continue to be made by authorized individuals within the organization. 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