Digital Modernization Solution Architect

Lead IT modernization thinking at North Campus, Edmonton, as an in-person Solution Architect focused on sustainable architecture and emerging technologies. Build clarity.

This position translates future-state capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements for university projects and programs. You will assess deficiencies, reduce technical debt, and apply practical technology trends to evolving business models. Strong relationships with senior IST and faculty, college, and central-unit stakeholders are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate future-state capabilities into architecture requirements
• Assess IT portfolios and identify critical deficiencies
• Reduce complexity and technical debt across technology environments
• Prioritize commercial off-the-shelf solutions where appropriate
• Facilitate stakeholder decisions throughout solution development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related area
• Minimum five years of IT experience across disciplines
• Knowledge of strategic and emerging technology trends
• Proficiency with ArchiMate and UML modeling languages preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Use modernization, architecture modeling, strategic analysis, and stakeholder influence to support the University's evolving technology ecosystem.