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If you’re an innovative technology leader who believes digital experiences should be seamless, thoughtful, and built to the highest technical standards, consider a rewarding career with Shannex.
As we navigate a period of rapid growth and business transformation, our team is searching for an innovative, data‑driven Principal Software Architect to join our Technology & Innovation Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Learn more at
Shannex is a trusted leader with nearly four decades of proven success in service delivery, hospitality, and healthcare, and our work is rooted in human‑centred experiences that drive better living. Today, our work spans 60+ locations, a workforce of 8,000 Great People (and growing), eight brands, nine websites, and 35+ systems. With more than 3.6 million square feet under construction and plans to serve new audiences, launch new products, and deliver exceptional digital experiences, it’s an exciting time to join our team.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by a supportive, multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts while having the autonomy to design and develop a scalable, digital blueprint for the future. Additional benefits include:
Competitive salary with a comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan (and Employee & Family Assistance Program)
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
Employer‑matched RRSP program
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) with travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our Work Perks program
Opportunities for continuing education, training and professional development
About The Opportunity
This is a key technical leadership role for a Principal Software Architect who enjoys solving complex challenges and shaping long‑term digital strategy. In this highly visible position, you will own and evolve the software architecture that supports our digital ecosystem, guiding the direction and prioritization of digital investments across the organization.
You will be hands‑on leading critical architectural decisions and designing scalable, API‑driven integrations and custom applications that power real‑time, personalized digital experiences.
Your work will enable consumers, including the public, members, residents, and guests, to seamlessly access information, request services, make reservations, purchase tickets, book fitness classes, and engage with our digital platforms.
Working closely with our technical teams and business leaders, you will ensure our digital solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with business priorities and brand experience.
In This Role, You Will
Own and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring solutions meet current needs while supporting future growth.
Serve as a senior technical authority, providing architectural guidance across multiple initiatives and teams.
Partner with internal teams and technology vendors to evaluate, select, and integrate platforms and services.
Define and influence the digital and technical roadmap, informed by data, user research, and customer experience goals.
Assess emerging technologies and drive informed modernization and build‑versus‑buy decisions.
Establish architectural standards and best practices to ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and secure solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
About You
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated ownership of complex system and solution architectures.
Proven experience designing and delivering cloud‑native, scalable, and secure platforms in a modern digital environment.
Deep expertise in software architecture patterns, system integration, and end‑to‑end product delivery.
Strong hands‑on background with modern development frameworks and cloud platforms (e.g., Java/React, AWS/GCP, relational databases, CI/CD, Git), with the…
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