Technical Solutions Architect 1

Technical Solutions Architect 1Location:
Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)
Architect Enterprise Payment SolutionsAt
Symcor, we help some of Canada's largest institutions securely process and exchange the data that powers the digital economy.
As a
Technical Solutions Architect
reporting to the Director of Architecture, you'll design enterprise payment solutions, assess vendor technologies, and ensure vendor-delivered platforms integrate securely and effectively into Symcor's environment.
This is a hands-on architecture role spanning applications, integration, infrastructure, security, resiliency, and operations.
Why Join Us
Architect solutions that matter, supporting critical payment processing capabilities
Shape vendor solutions, influencing how platforms are designed and integrated
Work across technologies, from applications and APIs to infrastructure, cloud, security, and resiliency
Grow your career in architecture
with a company with 30 years of industry experience
Collaborate across teams, working with vendors, engineers, infrastructure, security, operations, and business stakeholders
Your ImpactIn this role, you will:
Design end-to-end solutions
for vendor-delivered payment platforms
Assess vendor technologies and designs
through technical due diligence and architecture reviews
Define integrations
across applications, APIs, data, infrastructure, security, and supporting platforms
Translate business needs
into functional and non-functional architecture requirements
Identify and address architecture risks, dependencies, and design gaps early in delivery
Produce clear architecture artifacts
aligned with Symcor standards and governance
Guide implementation, working with vendors and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with approved architecture
Contribute to architecture governance
and the evolution of Symcor's payment platforms
What You BringEducation & Experience
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience
in solution architecture, software engineering, systems integration, consulting, or vendor solutions
Experience with
enterprise-scale, business-critical applications
Experience assessing, designing, or integrating
vendor-delivered technology solutions
Exposure to
financial services, payments, or transaction processing
is an asset
Core Technical SkillsMust-Have
Strong knowledge of
solution and application architecture
Experience with
systems integration, including APIs, services, messaging, and data flows
Working knowledge of
infrastructure architecture, including network, compute, storage, middleware, and cloud/hybrid environments
Understanding of
security, scalability, high availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery
Ability to
assess vendor designs, identify gaps and risks, and drive sound technical solutions
Understanding of
non-functional requirements and technology risk
Ability to
document and communicate architecture
clearly to both technical and business audiences
Familiarity with
TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, or similar architecture practices
Understanding of
architecture governance and enterprise technology standards
Bonus PointsYou'll stand out if you bring:
Experience with
Day 1 and Day 2 cheque processing
Experience with
Alogent Payments Gateway (APG), Alogent Remote Deposit (RDC), or comparable payment and cheque-processing technologies
Knowledge of
cheque capture, clearing, settlement, returns, and exception processing
Experience with
high-volume, business-critical payment platforms
Knowledge of
PCI, SOC 2, or similar financial-services control environments
Exposure to
cloud, containers, APIs, OpenShift, event-driven architecture, observability, or automation
You don't need to check every box. If you're strong in the core areas and excited about the rest, we encourage you to apply.
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