Our company is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our reputable client in retail and entertainment industry. Reporting to the Manager, Architecture and Analysis, this role will be responsible for design and implementation of application systems and networked software architectures that support core organizational functions

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop holistic solution architecture and design for internal systems with the goal of reducing company's technology footprint and promoting system “re-use”.
• Develop conceptual and detailed application architectures and designs by identifying the technologies required and the interfaces and linkages between the solution components.
• Design the integrated system framework for the solution by identifying shared services and shared solutions to ensure strategic re-use of solution, components, and services.
• Ensure that architectural standards are met and resolve concerns where the architectural standards are inadequate.
• Arrange and organize project-level technical reviews.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 10 years Information Technology related experience.
• At least 5 years senior level domain experience (e.g. networks, applications, information security, management, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• In-depth knowledge of IT industry best practices, technologies, architectures, and emerging technologies across all IT domains (networking, servers, storage, application platforms, applications, software development tools and techniques, databases, internet, etc.)
• Good knowledge in business system analysis (requirements gathering, modeling, etc.).
• Experience in tracking industry and regulatory standards relevant to business (e.g. LGCA, Gaming Standards Association, Gaming Labs International, Payment Card Industry).

Nice-to-Haves

• Industry credentials in Business Analysis and/or Architecture Frameworks are considered an asset.
• Project Management training is an asset.