Lead Solution Architect, Global Functions Technology (GFT)

Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for various IT projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements, RBC's strategy, architecture principles and technology standards.,Manage a team of six architects and a portfolio of 150 applications.,Engage with other architecture and technical teams to certify the architecture.,Identify, create, and present architecture decisions in a timely manner.,Develop and present architecture blueprints at the Architecture Review Board (ARB).,Keep architecture portfolio up-to-date.,Identify issues, conflicts, and risks; analyze, mitigate, and escalate where appropriate.,Total IT experience of at least 15 years, with 10 years doing application or solution architecture on large projects with multiple integration points.,Work experience with any Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS or GCP).,Experience applying AI/ML and Agentic AI concepts and techniques.,Must be a leader with a drive to influence and solve complex problems.,Ability to work independently and to ask the right questions.,Good understanding of software and data design patterns.,Proven experience with Java, Python or any other modern programming language.,Experience preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs) and leading them.,Confidence when presenting to executives and other senior leaders.,Above average communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar field.,TOGAF certification (Nice-to-have).,Cloud certification (Nice-to-have).,Domain knowledge on HR, BMCC, Procurement and CRE domains (Nice-to-have).,Knowledge of modern Cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) (Nice-to-have).,Experience in the financial services industry (Nice-to-have).

Bachelor's Degree