IT Architect designing secure enterprise architectures for WCB Alberta’s technology modernization. Leading cloud, integration, cybersecurity, and emerging-technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
Engage with business groups, understand business requirements, and design solution architectures
Champion the use of an enterprise architecture framework and toolset
Maintain awareness of emerging technology trends and evaluate opportunities
Ensure solutions are designed with core cybersecurity principles
Create and maintain reference architecture with standards and a governance model
Participate in defining enterprise architecture standards and project documentation requirements
Lead solution ideas toward project initiation
Review and approve assigned application architecture and integration designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to translate strategic goals into architectural designs
Provide technical leadership in system architecture, design principles, software development methodologies, and information systems selection
Explore and experiment with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies for future adoption
Requirements
5+ years of experience as an IT Architect designing and implementing architectural solutions
Strong knowledge of enterprise-level architecture frameworks and methodologies
Familiarity with emerging technologies and their practical applications
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions
Relevant certifications or degrees in technology-related fields are a plus
Programming experience in one or more languages and frameworks, including Python, C#, .NET, or JavaScript
Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, including server, storage, network, and systems management disciplines
Experience with security protocols including TLS, SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, and WS-Security
Knowledge of database technologies
Knowledge of container technologies
Experience with cloud services, including Microsoft Azure
Post-secondary degree from a recognized university in Computing Science or equivalent experience
Experience creating business cases for complex solutions and deploying them into production
Technical leadership, project management, or people leadership experience
Enterprise integration experience involving API Management, Event Management, and B2B Integration
Successful candidates must reside in Alberta
Ability to work in person from the Edmonton downtown or Calgary office as required
Final candidates must undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work schedules
Hybrid work opportunities combining work from the physical office and primary home residence
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