[Hiring] Lead System Architect @Co-op

Role Description

The Lead System Architect, Legacy Transformation provides leadership and architectural oversight for the modernization, re-engineering, and ongoing support of critical CRS legacy systems, while guiding internal and external technology teams to ensure business continuity and drive enterprise-wide mainframe modernization initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Provide oversight and direction for mainframe and related systems, ensuring high performance, integration, and alignment with FCL architecture standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide mainframe optimization strategy, roadmap, and portfolio.
• Lead architectural planning and validation for legacy-related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering legacy architecture consultation to IT leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and validate procedures across infrastructure, data, and integration domains.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience (FCL direct mainframe experience considered an asset).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• TOGAF Standard and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP Certification) are considered an asset.

Requirements

• This position is a remote opportunity and can be based anywhere in Canada.
• You will work closely with the Legacy transformation team and report into the Senior Manager, Legacy Transformation.
• You will collaborate across the organization with teams who utilize the Mainframe legacy system.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

Company Description

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence, and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.