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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Positions: | 2 |
Job Description
Solution Architect
We are looking for a Solutions Architect
Canada Life is embarking on a transformation that will change the way we work and how we help our customers. We are looking for individuals excited to help drive the change in how we deliver across multi-functional teams of Product Owners, Engineers, Developers, Data Analysts, and Business Leads in the Data and Analytics space. We work closely with all of our lines of business across the organization in support of their strategic data priorities while also focusing on advancing and modernizing our technology stack.
What you will do
- Lead the definition of the Information Model
- Host and facilitate model design workshops to balance the needs of various internal groups
- Foster collaboration and understanding across all teams to ensure all requirements are met with near term business goals in mind
- Drive adoption of information model across the organization
- Guide and coach teams to successfully implement the information model and ensure success of downstream applications
- Proactively manage the backlog to ensure business needs are achieved as per plan
- Create Roadmaps, aligned with the business and technology strategy
- Define Standards and best practices in relation to information and data modeling
- Influence and contribute to the development of technology strategy and delivery planning
- Apply and follow Canada Life architectural best practices and governance frameworks
What you will bring?
- 5+ years of experience as either data architect, data modeller or business analyst – ideally in the financial sector
- Blend of technical skills and business acumen
- Proven knowledge of enterprise architecture in a large, complex organization
- Past experience designing data models for API, data products or other enterprise systems
- Product owner mindset that’s always looking to iterate and improve
- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate different requirements from different teams while still able to push ahead with business deliverables
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
- Bring a high-energy and passionate outlook to the job and can influence those around her/him
Assets
- Experience in the financial services industry or in a similar complex and regulated industry.
- Experience with application modernization
- Experience with modern Omni Channel architectures
- Architectural experience using modelling languages and frameworks (UML, TOGAF, Archimate, 4+1 View Model, etc
- Experience developing target state architectures and roadmaps
- Certification with TOGAF 9.2, FLMI Lvl 1, Scrum/Agile would be beneficial
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London.
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.