Information Architect - Internal

• Strong strategic thinking that lends itself to long term technical planning and software development.
• Capable of creating and sharing strategic technical visions and roadmaps with business leaders.
• Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve as required. Includes but not limited to vendor selection for tools frameworks and systems.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Strong Change Management and Transition skills to support technical roadmaps and vision.
• Understands Agile and Scrum project management methodology and principles.
• Understand Architectural Patterns and Frameworks like but not limited to: TOGAF DevOps and ITIL.
• Understands design and development tools methodologies and standards.
• Understands and incorporates security concepts in coding standards.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment delegate and followup.

• Completion of a bachelor level degree program in Engineering Science or Applied Science (Computing) or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Completion of an MBA or PHD focused on Information Technology or Software Engineering an advantage.
• 5 years experience in a Software Architect position preferred.
• Must have demonstrated software architectural leadership and organizational abilities.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is a definite asset.
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Technologies: SQL Server (complex SQL queries extracting and importing disparate data from source systems data manipulation SQL programming & security) Visual Studio Azure VB C# & DevOps O365 and D365.
• Working knowledge of Power BI SSRS Reporting Python HTML XML Json & Data Analytics

• Develops and maintains the overarching Software Architecture and Vision for development and support of applications and data integrations. Contributes to a library of artifacts around architecture that include roadmaps diagrams standards data models and reference material.
• Provides standards architectural guidance and project oversight with a view towards overall cohesion of systems. This includes but is not limited to test cases reference architectures and standard integration patterns.
• Provides strategic recommendations to maximize the value of information assets via their creation access and use.
• Plans information architecture by studying the site concept strategy and target audience; envisioning architectural scheme information structure and features functionality and userinterface design; creating user scenarios; preparing data models; designing information structure workand dataflow and navigation; evaluating information representation; conducting creative meetings.
• Participates in vendor framework and tool selection based on business architectural and technology needs.
• Enforces standards around development including Security Frameworks Coding Standards and System Integration and Testing.
• Collaborates with other Architects on overall Enterprise Architecture. Provides the development data and integration perspective
• Advises the IT Leadership team as well as the LD Executive on technical matters.
• Deliver solutions on time with the predefined budget maintaining a high level of quality.

London is 100 Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported appreciated and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication recognition of achievements and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.

Therefore we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold ManagerInTraining programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.