Senior Solution and Enterprise Architect - IAM

Our client, a prominent global organization in the international transportation and aviation sector, is seeking a Senior Solution & Enterprise Architect for a long-term strategic initiative. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end design of core applications and enterprise digital solutions. Joining a dynamic team of architects, you will help shape long-term technology roadmaps, drive architectural governance, and ensure that complex custom and cloud-native systems align seamlessly with overarching business objectives.

Advantages
High Impact: Shape key digital products supporting global transport and mobility initiatives.

Modern Tech Stack: Work across leading cloud ecosystems (AWS, Microsoft) and modern software architectures.

Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced working model with 3 days per week in a central downtown Montreal office location.

Collaborative Culture: Join an inclusive, forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and community engagement.

Long-Term Engagement: 12-month initial contract with strong potential for renewal.

Responsibilities
End-to-End Solution Design: Architect and own key application designs across custom software builds (.NET / Java) and COTS integrations.

Architectural Governance & Roadmaps: Develop comprehensive blueprints, tech roadmaps, and best-practice frameworks while ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, engineering teams, and Scrum masters within Agile frameworks to deliver scalable, high-performing systems.

Security & Performance Optimization: Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and evaluate application security controls, including general domain awareness in identity, threat management, and data protection.

Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex technical visions into actionable insights for senior business leaders and executive decision-makers.

Code & Integration Oversight: Conduct architectural reviews and code assessments, define subsystem interfaces, and build reusable digital assets for future projects.

Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of strategic IT experience, with at least 5 years operating as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect.

Technical Depth: Deep proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS and Microsoft Azure environments) alongside hands-on background in Java/JEE or .NET development.

Integration Expertise: Strong background in API design, SOAP/REST web services, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.

Frameworks & Methodologies: Proven experience delivering solutions within Agile/Scrum environments; solid understanding of enterprise frameworks (TOGAF preferred) and data/process modeling.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Languages: English fluency (spoken and written) required; French language skills are a strong asset.

Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.

Summary
Role: Senior Solution Architect

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site in downtown Montreal)

Duration: 12 Months (Renewable contract)

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.