Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions. The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and technical teams to design scalable, secure, and customer-centric digital identity platforms that enable personalized and compliant customer experiences.



Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Solution Architect. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON. Calgary, AB.



Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture:

Lead the end-to-end architecture design of CIAM solutions across web, mobile, and API channels. Define integration patterns with downstream applications (CRM, ERP, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, etc.). Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Implementation Leadership:

Provide technical guidance to development teams on CIAM configurations (registration flows, progressive profiling, social login, preference management, consent). Design and implement authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) frameworks. Oversee API management, data flows, and middleware integrations.

Governance & Best Practices:

Establish CIAM best practices, reusable templates, and reference architectures. Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and solution audits. Define standards for identity lifecycle management, privacy, and data protection.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Collaborate with SAP, implementation partners, and security teams to drive solution delivery. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for CIAM capabilities.

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Required Qualifications



Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, with at least 2+ years hands-on with CIAM platforms (SAP CDC (Gigya), Google IDP, Microsoft Entra External ID, etc.) Strong understanding of CIAM concepts: authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, identity lifecycle, preference & consent management. Experience integrating CIAM platforms with enterprise systems (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe, custom apps). Proficiency in REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JSON, JavaScript. Knowledge of security & privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS). Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!