Software Architect - Product Development Group

Internal Job Title: Software Architect
Job Type: Permanent FullTime
Job Location: Ottawa ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Architect to define the technical vision architectural strategy and best practices for software development projects in our Product Development group. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles cloud computing security and scalability. You will work closely with development teams to design robust and futureproof software architectures.

Responsibilities

Architectural Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Define and implement software architecture strategies for scalable and secure applications.
• Develop highlevel system designs including API strategies data flows and cloud deployments.
• Ensure software solutions align with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with engineering teams to establish architectural best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Present architectural decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Performance Security & Compliance

• Define security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimizations to ensure system reliability.
• Design disaster recovery and faulttolerant architectures.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Guide software engineers on best practices and architectural decisions.
• Conduct training sessions and technical workshops for developers.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly preferred.

Technical Concepts & Methodologies

• Enterprise software architecture and cloud computing.
• Distributed systems and service (microservices) architecture.
• Security best practices (encryption authentication OAuth JWT).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques
• DevOps and CI/CD best practices.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on longterm solutions.

Experience

• 8 years of experience in software development
• 2 years of experience architecting cloud solutions
• Experience with event driven architectures domain decomposition in service architecture

Technical Environment

• Cloud Platforms: Azure AWS
• Programming Languages: Java Python C# JavaScript.
• Architecture Patterns: Microservices EventDriven Serverless.
• Security Standards: OWASP ISO 27001 SOC 2.
• IaC/DevOps Tools: Docker Kubernetes Terraform Jenkins.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically/internationally as required

Additional Information :

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime