Enterprise Architect
We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and drive technology strategies and transformation roadmaps for enterprise clients, with a strong focus on AI, Data, and Cloud. The role will partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures while providing strategic technology leadership across complex transformation initiatives.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $160k - CAD $190k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Define enterprise architecture strategies and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Lead architecture initiatives across AI/GenAI, Data, Cloud, and digital transformation.
- Design AI/GenAI architectures, including LLMs, RAG, AI platforms, and agentic solutions.
- Define modern data strategies covering data platforms, data lakes/lakehouses, governance, analytics, and AI-ready data.
- Develop cloud architecture and modernization strategies across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Establish architecture standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks.
- Advise CIO/CTO and senior technology stakeholders on technology strategy and emerging technologies.
- Lead architecture assessments, modernization initiatives, and complex transformation programs.
- Partner with Sales and Consulting teams on client engagements, proposals, solution strategy, and account growth.
- Provide thought leadership and mentor architects and technical teams.
Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Technology Consulting, or Solution Architecture.
- Strong experience across AI, Data, and Cloud, with demonstrated enterprise-scale implementations.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Strong understanding of modern data platforms, AI/ML, GenAI, cloud-native technologies, APIs, and microservices.
- Proven experience engaging with C-suite and senior technology stakeholders.
- Strong consulting, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in Banking & Financial Services is highly preferred.
- TOGAF and/or cloud certifications are a plus.
We offer:
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Flexible hybrid policy.
- RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
- A higher education certification policy.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.
S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.