Resilience Architect

Requisition ID: 240781

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Resilience Architect you will be actively engaged in supporting architecture teams across Scotiabank to improve the resilience of their architectures. This will include (but not be limited to) reviewing solutions in various architecture review boards advising projects on how to improve resilience of their designs supporting architecture teams to design resilient patterns and contributing to templates policies and standards related to resilience. You will work with Enterprise Architecture and various architecture teams across Scotiabanks technology teams.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

Review projects in Enterprise and other Architecture Boards and champion the adherence to resilience policies and standards for new and existing solutions.
Lead and/or participate in reviews of existing/implemented solutions in production to establish adherence to resilience posture and determine deficiencies and improvements.
Participate in the discussion elaboration and maintenance of architecture guidance and governance artifacts in the domain of technology resilience.
Advise and support architecture teams on designing resilience systems and adhering to the resilience mandate in the organization.
Contribute to the analysis of major or recurring incidents (postmortem reviews) where deficiencies in architecture/engineering are identified as a key contributor to the failure (root cause identification). The analysis outcome should translate into feedback for continuous improvement in processes policies and resilience posture.
Participate in the development of guides patterns templates reference architectures policies
standards and baselines related to resilience.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:

Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent professional background.
Knowledge and expertise in at least five technology disciplines such as software development API management containers system design information security technology third party management cloud computing (bias towards VMWare Azure and GCP) midrange and mainframe computing database management operating system management incident - problem - change management and network management.
Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Zachman and/or SABSA.
8 years of experience in IT and system architecture.
Experience working with large-scale distributed systems in financial institutions
Candidates require strong leadership instinct well-developed analytical thinking communication effectiveness and strategic influencing competencies.
Well-developed foundational knowledge across multiple technology disciplines with Cloud as a must.
Advanced understanding of related domains such as IT Risk Security Delivery Process Operations etc.
Ability to work collaboratively within and outside the team with other domain partners.
Ability to research and learn new technologies independently.

Whats in it for you

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential respected for who they are and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities ethnicity race age ability & veterans.
Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
Upskilling through online courses cross-functional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
Competitive Rewards program including bonus flexible vacation personal sick days and benefits will start on day one.
Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.