Job Description

Term: October 20, 2025- March 31, 2026
Location: Onsite/Hybrid - 222 Jarvis, Toronto, ON
Our client is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist
Key Deliverables for Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist:
Product Requirements & Delivery: Define and implement enterprise-wide IT architecture strategies aligned with business goals. Translate strategic objectives into actionable technology roadmaps, ensuring seamless integration of AI, modular architecture (microservices, APIs), and cloud-native solutions.
Prioritization & Optimization: Streamline application landscapes by identifying redundancies, optimizing performance, and reducing costs. Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, technology risk, and data interdependencies. Lead the development of IT strategies that support long-term digital transformation.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with business and IT teams to operationalize strategy through systems, processes, and data. Engage stakeholders through presentations, briefings, and workshops to align on architecture decisions and emerging technologies.
Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on application, technology, and AI architecture. Ensure adherence to industry standards, open-source governance, and security best practices. Support project delivery through technical oversight and risk mitigation.
Communication & Facilitation: Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language. Lead design discussions, negotiate solutions, and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups. Foster a collaborative environment to drive innovation and meet delivery timelines.
Must haves:
Enterprise Architecture and standardization practices for the enterprise. Knowledge and experience in Application architecture, Technology Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Experience with modular architecture, including microservices, API, and standardized application patterns. Demonstrated Strategic thinking and development, aligns strategic objectives with technology and resources. Ability to define business capabilities and processes.
Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of open-source software ecosystems associated governance frameworks, standards, policies, and recognized industry best practices.

Skills Required