Architect

Paradigm has opportunities for Architects to employ their knowledge, skills and techniques to deliver and implement initiatives and enable our customers to maximize their investments in their business processes and information technology.

The role will be based onsite for our customers who are in Winnipeg and/or Regina.  

Kindly note candidates must reside in Canada to qualify.

If you have strong Architect experience within IT and feel that the responsibilities shown below describe you to a tee, we’d like to hear from you!

Each requirement we receive varies, but the skillset may include:

• 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Application Architecture, or related technical leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• TOGAF certification or equivalent architecture experience is considered an asset
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions, applications, integrations, and cloud-based architectures
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture patterns
• Experience designing secure applications and integrations, including authentication, authorization, SSO, RBAC, certificates, service accounts, and identity management
• Strong understanding of microservices, API-first architectures, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Experience designing and documenting application, infrastructure, integration, and data architectures
• Hands-on experience developing architecture artifacts including component diagrams, data flow diagrams, integration models, and solution blueprints
• Experience with Azure technologies including Functions, Kubernetes, Logic Apps, Event Hub, APIM, Azure Active Directory, Cosmos DB, SQL, Redis, Key Vault, Monitor, and related services
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, OpenAPI standards, GraphQL, and modern integration patterns
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, and traditional project delivery environments
• Strong understanding of networking, security architecture, cloud governance, and enterprise technology standards
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
• Experience presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Duties may include:

• Define solution architectures that align business objectives, technology strategies, and project requirements
• Lead architecture workshops and collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define future-state solutions
• Develop architecture deliverables including solution designs, architecture diagrams, standards, roadmaps, and technical recommendations
• Design secure, scalable, resilient, and maintainable enterprise applications and integrations
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, developers, analysts, and operational support teams
• Support solution delivery teams through design reviews, architecture governance, and implementation oversight
• Evaluate current-state environments and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and risk reduction
• Design and review cloud-based architectures and migration strategies
• Develop integration architectures leveraging APIs, microservices, event-driven solutions, and third-party services
• Collaborate with project managers and business stakeholders to assess scope, risks, dependencies, and architectural impacts
• Establish and promote architecture standards, reusable patterns, and best practices across projects
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, strategic planning, and enterprise architecture initiatives
• Support security, compliance, governance, and operational readiness requirements within solution designs
• Participate in architecture reviews, project status meetings, and stakeholder presentations
• Provide documentation and transition support to operational and support teams

What you can expect from Paradigm:

• An IT and Business Consulting practice with over 35 years of experience and presence in Regina, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary and consultants working remotely across Canada
• Opportunity to work on exciting, challenging and transformational projects
• Support for your Professional Development program
• Competitive compensation, benefits, profit sharing and vacation policies
• An organization that believes in work/life balance: after seven (7) years of service, you will receive a six (6) week paid sabbatical to recharge and relax
• Exciting Employee Ownership options
• Access to a network of consultants with deep knowledge and experience to support and connect with

To learn more about our Benefits, Culture or apply for these opportunities, please visit our website: Careers.ParadigmConsulting.com

We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Paradigm Consulting Group is committed to cultural diversity, inclusiveness and gender equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.