Solution Architect

Analytical and synthesis skills.

• This mandate is part of the GPAP modernization program at Desjardins, specifically the CDAC (Group Insurance Data Counter) project, which aims to integrate data from legacy systems into an Azure environment and expose it via Power BI.
• The client is seeking an application solution architect capable of designing the application layer, including data access, documenting architectural decisions, and representing the solutions in internal review committees.
• The environment is multi-technology and multi-team: the candidate will need to coordinate their work with development teams, Product Owners, and experts. Business and enterprise architecture bodies, using the Bizz Design tool as a reference.
• The group insurance context requires sufficient industry knowledge to communicate with business experts without prior training.
• The ideal candidate is a practicing architect capable of producing concrete deliverables (architecture views, design documents, technology recommendations) iteratively, within a project with a defined timeframe and final delivery scheduled for 2027.

• Designs the application layer, including data access, within the project framework and produces deliverables related to their area of expertise.
• Provides recommendations for technological solutions within the context of an application landscape where multiple technologies coexist.
• Considers alignment with targets, initiatives, strategic objectives, and the implementation plan for technological developments.
• Ensures the consistency of solutions with the organization's current and future needs, as well as their compatibility with existing solutions. Participates in modeling architectural views within the enterprise repository.
• Responsible for the continuous updating of permanent solution documentation.
• Analyzes the application and technological impacts of various solutions while adhering to established architectural patterns and frameworks.
• Prepares presentations for various review/validation committees.
• Works collaboratively with the implementation team to guide their efforts in accordance with the project's target architecture.
• Contributes to the design of components (software, data, and infrastructure) that meet the needs and requirements of business projects.
• Leverages the Movement's architectural targets and IT foundations, ensuring the compatibility of new elements with existing components.
• Designs detailed software architectures and participates in testing and implementation strategies. Coordinate studies, as well as positioning and design phases, and make appropriate technological recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and apply conceptual and logical models, as well as design, implementation, and integration strategies.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with stakeholders involved in the projects and provide the necessary support and follow-up.

• Experience in application solution architecture with the production of architectural deliverables (documents, views, recommendations).
• Experience on large-scale, iterative projects.
• Knowledge of Azure storage environments:
  Data Lake, Blob Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics.
• Knowledge of Power BI (Desktop, Service, Gateway).
• Knowledge of operational analytics.
• Knowledge of data modeling.
• Experience collaborating with architecture, development, product owner, and business experts.

• Knowledge of the group insurance or life insurance sector.
• Knowledge of ETL processes.
• Familiarity with data modeling tools.

• Proficiency with Bizz Design as an enterprise architecture repository tool.
• Previous experience at Desjardins or in a large-scale modernization program.

• Data engineer or developer profile without formal architecture experience (no delivered architecture products).
• Infrastructure architect profile only, without application or data layer experience.
• Candidate without Azure experience: an AWS-only or GCP-only profile is not suitable for the target environment.
• Junior or intermediate profile: the client explicitly requires 8+ years of experience.
• Candidate without experience working on architecture review or validation committees.