Lead Architect (Data systems, Distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure)
We’re looking for a Lead Architect to define the next generation of cloud, data, and AI platforms. This is a high‑impact technical leadership role that spans system design, platform scalability, and data intelligence, ensuring our architecture remains resilient, extensible, and AI‑ready as we scale.
Core responsibilities:
- Define and evolve platform architecture across data, AI, and core systems.
- Partner with product and engineering leadership to align architecture with long‑term business strategy.
- Guide technology decisions balancing innovation, maintainability, and performance.
- Drive the design of scalable, secure, and reliable distributed systems spanning APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and infrastructure.
Hands‑on technical skills:
- Lead complex architectural and design reviews across multiple teams.
- Build reference architectures, proofs of concept, and technical standards that accelerate velocity, raise the bar in engineering excellence, and improve developer experience.
- Partner with Data and AI teams to design next‑gen AI infrastructure and systems that enable intelligent automation.
- Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, security, and reliability.
- Stay current on emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, large‑scale distributed systems) and bring the right innovations into our stack.
Required
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior or architectural roles.
- Deep expertise in data systems, distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure.
- Strong experience with cloud‑native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern frameworks (e.g., Python, React, TypeScript, or similar).
- Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, maintainable systems in production environments.
- Strong understanding of API design, event‑driven systems, data modeling, and CI/CD practices.
Preferred
- Experience integrating AI/ML systems into production environments.
- Experience with data pipelines, warehouses, or streaming systems.
- Track record of mentoring engineers and guiding system‑level technical decisions.
- Experience in SaaS, fintech, or enterprise product environments.
Base pay range
CA$200,000.00/yr - CA$250,000.00/yr
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time (Full‑time, Permanent)
Job Function
Information Technology and Other; Industries: Financial Services, IT System Custom Software Development, and Software Development.
EAO: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.