Expert, Solution Architect

At CN we work together to move our companyand North Americaforward. Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion. From enterprise architecture to operational technology our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks. You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job description

The role of Expert Solution Architect is to define and recommend a sound architecture that will support the Business needs and that will align with the CN directions and standards. This include define solution score and plan architecture collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and other solution architects provide direction in the delivery of the solution to designers & integrators. More precisely the Expert builds the solution and get approval from other stakeholders (e.g. security RAM Safety etc.) drives alignment of the proposed solution with the Enterprise & Domain strategies master plans & roadmaps and manages risk mitigation and as required drives issue escalation & resolution related to the architecture. The Experts signs off on architecture where he/she does have the delegation authority and governs the implementation of the architecture during the design phase.

Reporting into the Operations Solutions vertical which is responsible for transportation engineering mechanical and safety IT systems the selected candidate will lead the architecture of enterprise solutions with a modernization and optimization mindset. The responsibilities will involve defining the target solution product selection collaborating with infrastructure teams acting as an advisor to delivery management and enabling the delivery teams.

Main Responsibilities

Build Solution Architecture

Create scope plan document and estimates work required to deliver solution architecture

Work with peers and designers to make sure the proposed solution is realized as per the architecture requirement.

Modernization

Prepare and review solution technological evolution.

Build technology roadmap 6-18 months.

Technical Leadership

Accountable to lead communication and to drive escalation & resolution with Stakeholders.

Ensure technical development of the employee under its responsibility (e.g: specialization or broader knowledge to become solution architect.)

Requirements

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor degree in computer sciences engineering or equivalent degree and experience

Skills/Knowledge

Integration expertise (system integration patterns Kafka rest APIs etc.)

Cloud Architecture on GCP

Experience with Microservice based architecture and Domain Drive Design

Strong architecture knowledge within numerous fields: business application information and technology architecture facets

Applied engineering mission critical system of systems

Strong ability to bring complex concept to actionable architecture deliverable

Strong capacity to learn new concepts and technology quickly with the capacity to coach mentor and develop other in learning them

Strong ability at taking hard decisions by understanding and explaining trade -offs between business enablement and economics impacts

The role requires people skills to influence and orient business and technical audience toward a common goal that is satisfying all stakeholders

Very good ability to build collaborative cross functional relationships pulling together and maintaining a cohesive and high functioning team

Strong ability to lead team on a mandate and to lead decisions

Capable of building and safekeeping integrity and credibility among all solutions stakeholders (Business & IT)

Ability to deliver mandate with great autonomy self-driven

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Knowledge of SAP PM & EAM

Experience

Minimum 10-15 years overall work experience (including in OT IT Development engagements Prime Integration)

Minimum 5 years demonstrating technical leadership qualities and/or overseeing deliverables.

Minimum 5 years in similar role

Assets

Graduate studies computer sciences engineering is considered.

PMP ITIL TGAF Certifications

Experience with optimization (AI/ML)

This position is posted as a grade 7

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers shareholders employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy to the customers and to the communities it serves CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources manufactured products and finished goods throughout North America every year. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN we are dedicated to building North Americassafest mostinclusiveandsustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont meet every job requirement listed in a posting we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please get in touch with our team at.

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