Solutions Architect (API)

Permanent Full Time

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We are looking for a Solution Architect to help shape the future of API and Integration solutions supporting Workplace Benefits & Retirement. Reporting to the Director, Technical Solutions, you will combine strong technical leadership with a customer-first mindset, partnering across business and technology teams to turn complex needs into practical, scalable solutions that deliver meaningful business outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop strategies and roadmaps to enable timely BU delivery balanced with Enterprise Architecture Integration patterns
• Own architectural decisions to lead the technical vision and design for the integration solution, which powers customer and business outcomes
• Develop and maintain solution architecture with detailed solution design views for team
• Support technology discovery (early-stage assessments, POCs) in support of BU strategy
• Assess all risks and offer mitigation strategies, communicating impacts with an overarching view in mind
• Apply a challenger mindset to assess and validate business requirements, assumptions, and solution options
• As a trusted advisor, provide architectural expertise and domain knowledge to advise and guide stakeholders and partners
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship for our development team
• Foster a high-performance culture and add to Canada Life’s employee promise

What you will bring

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Min 7+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in a large, complex organization (financial services preferred)
• Experience working and delivering within an agile team
• Expert knowledge of API integration patterns and authentication methods
• Skilled at building and maintaining collaborative stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies and business functions
• Exceptional communication skills to convey high-level concepts, solutions and outcomes with both technology and business teams (technology translator)
• An initiative-taker that can operate comfortably in ambiguity
• Drive to seek simplicity and are not afraid to challenge technical constraints to utilize an iterative and agile approach
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

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The base salary for this position is between $107,800.00 - $157,800.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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