Solution Architect – Mainframe (Banking Industry)

Job description

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our team at CGI Montreal. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and delivering architectures, particularly in the banking sector, and extensive expertise in mainframe technologies.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Plan and execute platform or application migration projects.
• Create architecture diagrams, design documents, and interface specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. Architecture and Design:
• Proven experience in designing and delivering end-to-end solution architectures.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Experience in planning and executing migrations (e.g., platform or application migrations).
• Strong skills in creating architecture diagrams, design documents, and interface specifications.

2. Mainframe Expertise:
• Extensive experience with mainframe technologies (e.g., COBOL, CICS, DB2, JCL, IMS).
• Understanding of integration between mainframe systems and distributed applications.
• Experience supporting production environments and transformation projects.

3. Banking and Financial Services:
• Experience working in the banking or financial services sector.
• Familiarity with core banking systems is a significant asset.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, application development, and data teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven experience in client-facing projects and stakeholder engagement.

5. Agile Project and Delivery:
• Experience working in agile delivery environments is an asset.
• Participation in backlog development and technical steering committees.
• Ability to provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

6. Communication:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in English (mandatory); proficiency in French is a significant asset.

Additional Qualifications:
• Proven experience with core banking systems – a major asset.
• Active contribution to IT projects, production support, and client-oriented business activities.
• Confirmed experience as a Solution Architect with significant exposure to mainframe environments.
• Ability to design solutions addressing scalability, environment migration, and resilience challenges.
• Experience in projects covering end-to-end architecture: infrastructure, applications, data.
• Excellent documentation and modeling skills (architecture diagrams, interface specifications, design documents).
• Ability to interact with technical and business stakeholders, presenting solutions in language tailored to each audience.

If you are passionate about designing innovative solutions and have strong experience in the banking sector, we would love to meet you. Join us at CGI Montreal and help shape the future of financial services.

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:

·  Banking
·  Data Modeling
·  English
·  Finance
·  French
·  Server - Mainframe
·  Solutions Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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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.

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