Software Architect

Contribute to the success of strategic initiatives at the heart of a constantly evolving Agile environment!

CGI Montréal is looking for a Software Architect to design evolve and modernize our organizations application solutions. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams you will help define high-performing secure and scalable architectures while influencing the technology directions that support CGIs growth innovation and digital transformation as well as that of its clients.

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing functional and non-functional requirements including performance security maintainability integration availability and operability. You will have the opportunity to propose solutions for complex environments including modern Web applications API and microservices systems SQL databases and legacy components. If you enjoy helping shape architecture principles development standards technology choices and best practices CGI offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on our clients success.

Work model: Hybrid 2 days/ week onsite
Location: Montréal

Understand the organizations strategic direction business needs operational constraints technology challenges and current systems landscape to propose robust scalable architectures aligned with transformation objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders including product teams development teams architecture and security teams infrastructure teams and data teams
Evolve the target architecture of application solutions ensuring consistency between functional requirements non-functional requirements technology standards and enterprise directions
Design efficient and high-performing software architectures for modern Web applications and API-based architectures
Develop modernization migration integration and system evolution strategies including environments applications Windows services and related hosting platforms
Build technical solution prototypes and validate technical feasibility
Evaluate technology options recommend architectural decisions and document key design choices including trade-offs among cost timelines quality security performance maintainability interoperability and scalability
Provide technical leadership to development teams by promoting software design best practices code quality continuous integration automation and observability
Promote architecture standards principles patterns frameworks and development practices across all solutions particularly for APIs microservices data access and integration
Participate in architecture reviews and code reviews
Identify major technical risks propose mitigation measures and support their implementation
Anticipate market technology trends and identify innovation opportunities to improve solution performance efficiency scalability and user experience
Contribute to project planning including effort estimation dependency identification technical prioritization and the definition of evolution roadmaps

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of 1015 years of experience in Information Technology including several years in software architecture solution architecture or a similar role
Significant experience developing complex mission-critical or large-scale systems
Excellent understanding of the full application lifecycle
Deep knowledge of modern Web application architecture including performance security maintainability and integration considerations
Strong expertise in API-based architectures microservices application services and distributed systems
Expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem including C# MVC Entity Framework LINQ SQL Server IIS Windows Services and Windows Server environments
Good understanding of environments including WebForms and the challenges involved in modernizing to newer architectures
Solid knowledge of front-end and Web technologies including HTML CSS JavaScript jQuery XML JSON and integration principles for modern Web interfaces
Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database design and integration principles
Good knowledge of Linux and containerized application environments
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD environments
Good knowledge of application security principles data protection identity and access management and applicable compliance requirements
Ability to produce architecture documents diagrams roadmaps technology assessments impact analyses proof-of-concept deliverables and executive recommendations.
Experience working in Agile environments
Knowledge of hybrid mobile application architectures combining Web technologies and native mobile components is considered an asset
Knowledge of Swift and Java in the context of mobile application design or integration is considered an asset
Experience with cloud environments (Azure AWS etc.) is considered an asset
Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes is considered an asset
Excellent communication skills in French (spoken and written) and functional English

Location: Montreal
Work mode: Hybrid

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level geographic market experience and training and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is 80 000$ et 120 000$. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

Use of the term architect in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

• French
• Analytical Thinking
• Canadian . (Quebec)
• Communication
• Customer Service & Support
• Problem Solving

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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