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Solution Architect – IT Delivery & Integration Location: Quebec, Quebec Job Description Solution Architect – IT Delivery & Integration Build the future with us Driven by digital transformation and eager to contribute to an insurance and financial services organization focused on delivering reliable, secure, and sustainable solutions? As a Solution Architect – IT Delivery & Integration, you will play a key role in translating business requirements into end-to-end, integrated technology solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards from design through production. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. What you’ll accomplish with us As a Solution Architect – IT Delivery & Integration, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities: Translate business and non-functional requirements into comprehensive solution architectures across system, technology, and organizational dimensions, and ensure compliance throughout delivery. Lead and govern solution reviews by proposing, reviewing, and approving architectural decisions in accordance with enterprise frameworks, standards, and guidelines. Ensure seamless integration of solutions within existing ecosystems, identify integration risks, and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies when required. Act as the end-to-end guarantor of solution quality and integrity, including delivery oversight and validation of requirements against test outcomes. Provide multidisciplinary leadership to internal and external teams (analysts, designers, developers, vendors) and actively contribute to scope, schedule, and budget management. Maintain traceability of architectural decisions, certify technical documentation, and ensure enterprise repositories and permanent documentation remain up to date. Structure, communicate, and maintain solution architecture using recognized models (e.g., the C4 model) to ensure a shared understanding across business, delivery, and governance teams. Apply established architecture processes and methodologies, and monitor technology trends aligned with organizational standards and direction. Act as application owner within the enterprise repository, in collaboration with enterprise architecture and application portfolio management teams. Participate in on-call rotations outside regular business hours, in accordance with the applicable policy. Contribute to solution cost estimates (projects, products, and integrations) in a structured, comparable, and traceable manner, in collaboration with delivery teams and partners. What could accelerate your success in this role We’re looking for someone who: Is recognized for strong solution architecture leadership and the ability to act as a lead architect in complex environments. Stands out for their ability to communicate clearly, influence, and negotiate, while demonstrating strong political acumen. Demonstrates a high tolerance for ambiguity, uncertainty, and frequent change. Is able to propose concrete, actionable options to support executive decision-making. Delivers pragmatic and effective architecture, respecting timelines in order to generate expected business value at reasonable cost. Has a minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture within large-scale projects or organizations. Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Has a solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Has experience with SDLC, DevOps, Agile, MVP/LEAN, and ITIL practices. Has an advanced level of English, as the role involves regular collaboration with partners, vendors, and external teams located outside Québec Has an advanced level of French, as the role involves regular collaboration with internal stakeholders. Technology environment: This role does not require developing all solutions or being an expert in every technology.The individual acts as a solution architect, capable of evaluating technology choices, understanding their impacts, and guiding their use in complex solutions: Application platforms: Salesforce, basic knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and use cases Cloud computing: Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI; containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Integration: APIs, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka), API-led approaches (e.g., MuleSoft) Delivery and DevOps: Azure DevOps, Git, Terraform, CI/CD Development and data (architectural level): .NET / C#, NoSQL databases Security and compliance: Regulatory requirements and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) Process management: BPM / workflow solutions (e.g., Camunda) Why you’ll love working with us A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces; Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more! Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you! Location(s) Quebec, Quebec Other Possible Location(s) Montreal, Quebec Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-05-31 Company Overview iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. 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