Senior Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Solution Architect to lead the Application Portfolio Modernization (APM) Program. This role is a critical risk and compliance initiative focused on measuring, managing, and optimizing a diverse technology portfolio to reduce security risks and technical failure.

Duration: 12‑month contract |

Location:

Brampton (Onsite) | Rate: $75.7–$82.59/hr

• Lead the Application Portfolio Modernization (APM) strategy to reduce technical debt and proactively manage technology risks.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, including as‑is state, target architecture, and 1‑5 year evolution roadmaps aligned with digital strategy.
• Create comprehensive solution design documents ensuring robust interoperability, secure network integrity, and conformance to enterprise architecture principles.
• Define and update meaningful metrics to reflect the technical and functional state of positive repair for all software applications.
• Review third‑party requirements and configuration documents to ensure strict compliance with IT security, infrastructure policies, and AODA standards.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to technical team members and lead architecture reviews to recommend performance and scalability improvements.
• Maintain an accessible repository for reference models and architectural materials related to the modernization program.

• University or College graduate in Computer Science with a post‑bachelor's certificate/diploma in Application Development or a related discipline.
• Proof of SDLC Foundation Certificate or higher, PMBOK Foundation Certificate or higher, COBIT Foundation Certificate or higher, ITIL Foundation Certificate or higher.
• 5+ years of advanced experience in ITIL, COBIT, application development, and spatial database modeling & design.
• Proven experience architecting enterprise‑level systems using Java, C#, or .NET.
• Proficiency with XML, JSON, JavaScript, HTML5, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and various Application/Web servers.
• Expert knowledge of Object‑Oriented Analysis (OOA), Design Patterns, Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Highly developed writing skills for authoring complex blueprints and proposals; ability to influence senior leadership and lead multi‑disciplinary teams.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada and committed to equal opportunities. We strive to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment and employment lifecycle, supporting accessibility and accommodation needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!