Job Description

Role

description

The Lead Software Architect defines the design and evolution of enterprise-wide systems to ensure



scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business goals. This role is responsible for



modernizing legacy applications into modular, future-ready platforms using contextually



appropriate architectural patterns such as microservices, CQRS, or others as justified. The architect



applies domain modeling techniques, for example Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or alternatives,



based on the complexity of the business domain and facilitates collaborative modeling practices.



They are expected to evaluate and apply architectural frameworks (e.g., C4 model, Hexagonal



Architecture, Clean Architecture, Zero Trust Architecture) based on business and technical needs,



articulating trade-offs and rationale. The architect collaborates cross-functionally to align



architecture with product strategy, guides technology selection, and supports DevOps and CI/CD



practices. They promote secure design through Zero Trust principles, ensure code quality using



tools like SonarQube, and support compliance and transparency in development. Additionally, they



design systems for high availability and performance, including data solutions capable of handling



terabyte-scale processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-wide software architecture to ensure scalability,


maintainability, and alignment with strategic business objectives


Translate business goals into actionable architectural direction, balancing innovation with


practical delivery constraints


Drive the modernization of legacy systems into modular, future-ready platforms using


appropriate architectural patterns such as microservices, CQRS, or others as justified


Apply domain modeling techniques such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or other suitable


approaches, and facilitate collaborative modeling practices like event storming


Evaluate and apply architectural frameworks (e.g., C4 model, Hexagonal Architecture, Clean


Architecture, Zero Trust Architecture), clearly articulating trade-offs and rationale


Guide technology selection and integration decisions to support long-term scalability,


maintainability, and business agility


Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, and assess their relevance to


the organization's goals


Mentor and support engineering teams, fostering a culture of architectural thinking, continuous learning, and technical excellence

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure architecture supports product strategy and delivery outcomes

Promote secure design principles, including Zero Trust, and ensure adherence to modern security and compliance practices


o Support DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable efficient, reliable, and automated software delivery o Design systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments


Architect data solutions capable of handling large-scale processing and analytics workloads

Skills & Competencies

Technical

Proven expertise in modern architectural paradigms such as microservices, CQRS, and


event-driven systems


Strong command of domain modeling techniques, such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and


collaborative modeling practices like event storming


Proficiency in applying architectural frameworks such as the C4 model, Hexagonal


Architecture, Clean Architecture, and Zero Trust Architecture


Solid understanding of secure design principles, compliance standards, and governance


practices


Experience designing and scaling high-performance, fault-tolerant systems across cloud


and on-premises environments


Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools that support automated,


reliable delivery


Competence in architecting large-scale data solutions, including terabyte-scale processing


and analytics


Knowledge of software quality assurance practices and tools (e.g., SonarQube, automated


testing frameworks)

Soft

Strategic and tactical thinker, able to align architectural decisions with long-term business


goals while operating effectively at the tactical and operational level


High-energy leader and team builder who brings contagious enthusiasm and fosters a


collaborative, supportive engineering culture


Mentor and technical communicator who excels at guiding engineers and sharing


knowledge through clear, hands-on communication


Evidence-driven innovator who challenges existing approaches when supported by insight,


and proposes well-reasoned alternatives that improve outcomes


Adaptable and grounded, balancing innovation with pragmatism and maintaining focus on


business priorities in dynamic environments

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field

Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) knowledge

Proficiency in modern C++ (mandatory)

8+ years in software development, including 3+ years in architecture roles

Travel

Relocation to Calgary is required for this role and relocation support will be provided. Occasional



travel may be needed for conferences, client visits, or project kickoffs.