Solution Architect

Join CPKC North Americas first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities fuel economic growth and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity accountability and pride. With opportunities for training development and advancement youre not just building a careeryoure part of something bigger. Together we move goods connect people and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and advancing enterprise technology solutions that enable business growth operational efficiency and exceptional customer experiences. This role provides architectural leadership across application development system integration and digital platforms ensuring solutions are scalable secure and future-ready. By collaborating with stakeholders across the organization you will drive innovation address complex technology challenges and support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide solution architecture leadership to business and technology teams ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards strategic objectives and organizational priorities
• Lead the architecture integration and management of end-to-end applications domain-driven APIs event-driven ecosystems and cloud hybrid and on-premises technology environments
• Design and implement modern customer experience solutions and front-to-back-end application frameworks that enhance business performance user experience scalability and operational effectiveness
• Decompose complex business challenges identify value opportunities and develop innovative technology solutions leveraging modern application architectures integration patterns and emerging technologies
• Partner with senior business leaders and Enterprise Architects to develop transformation roadmaps define future-state architectures and align strategic initiatives with corporate technology and business transformation objectives
• Build trusted relationships across the organization lead and influence decision-making drive business value through collaboration and innovation and consistently demonstrate CPKCs leadership competencies

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience; relevant technical certifications in cloud software engineering or architecture are considered an asset
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology consulting solution architecture or related architecture roles with expertise in IT strategy end-to-end application architecture cloud and hybrid solutions (AWS) domain-driven APIs event-driven architecture and customer experience solutions
• Experience leading business transformation initiatives modern application development customer experience platforms and evaluating emerging technologies that drive measurable business outcomes and maximize the value of technology investments
• Strong hands-on experience with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) tools and technologies including Apache Kafka AWS EventBridge AWS SNS and related integration platforms; experience with AWS AI/ML services such as SageMaker Bedrock and Anthropic Claude is considered an asset
• Strong analytical conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate complex technology concepts assess innovative solutions apply Design Thinking methodologies and collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes
• Highly effective communicator and relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence confidence resilience and the ability to influence inspire remain composed under pressure and foster trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) members of the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided as appropriate upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106402
• Department: Information Services & Network Service Centre (NSC)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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