.NET Solution Architect - Digital Banking

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Position Description:

We're seeking an experienced .NET Solution Architect to lead the architecture and evolution of digital banking platforms that serve millions. As a partner at CGI, you'll design and guide the delivery of cutting-edge digital banking applications. This is a hands-on architecture role, perfect for someone with strong technical depth, a passion for mentorship, and a desire to create secure, reliable, and high-performance systems. This role is on-site, offering deep collaboration with high-performing teams and direct access to business and technology leaders.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and oversee the development of scalable and secure digital banking solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Lead the implementation of cloud-native and distributed application design patterns.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and maintainability by leveraging modern technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Drive DevOps initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and automation.

Core Technical Knowledge:
• .NET Application Development: Proficient in Visual Studio with experience in WebForms, Razor Pages, and API design. Experience in Blazor is an asset.
• SQL Server Expertise: Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, performance tuning, and optimization. Experience with SQL Server on Linux is preferred.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Windows Containers, and IIS, including persistent storage.
• Distributed Application Design: Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD), Saga transactions, Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS), and Event Sourcing is preferred.
• Middleware Solutions: Expertise in architecting middleware solutions using platforms such as Mulesoft or Concert API.

Cloud and Infrastructure Expertise:
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep templates.
• Ability to implement cost-optimization strategies including resource sizing, scaling, and monitoring.

Mobile Development:
• Familiarity with native mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience with mobile app optimization strategies including caching, network efficiency, and resource management.

DevOps Practices:
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
• Proficiency in conducting and managing code reviews within Azure DevOps, ensuring high code quality.
• Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or FluxCD is an asset.

Security & Compliance:
• Strong understanding of security best practices and frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Ability to implement secure coding practices and system hardening techniques, including SAST and DAST testing.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities to inspire and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 8+ years of experience in .NET development
• At least 3 years of experience at the Architect level
• Experience in digital banking or financial services industries.
• Strong background in cloud-native and distributed application design.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in global settings.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and geographies.
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Disclaimer: Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

Skills:

·  English
·  Middleware
·  Terraform

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.