Principal Solution Architect

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Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be - and deliver - your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don't just work anywhere - come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. Are you an expert in designing solutions to complex business and technology problems? Do you enjoy forming and socializing fact‑based architectural opinions grounded in hands‑on experience and sound judgment? If so, you could be a successful Principal Solution Architect at OMERS, joining the Solution Architecture community within Data & Technology (D&T), reporting into Architecture leadership. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering high‑quality, integrated solution designs for complex initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business, delivery, and technology teams across OMERS and Oxford Properties to design solutions that are fit‑for‑purpose, aligned with portfolio direction, and consistent with enterprise architecture standards. Here is why you'll love working with us: Your Work Matters: You will play a critical role in translating business objectives into robust, scalable solutions, helping OMERS deliver on its pension promise through reliable, well‑designed technology. A Place to Grow: We are committed to continuous learning-whether it's deepening architectural expertise, modernizing our ecosystem, learning new platforms, or collaborating with experienced peers. Collaborative and Open: You will work in an environment that values open dialogue, thoughtful challenge, and collaboration across disciplines to arrive at the best possible solutions. Stay Ahead of the Curve: You will design solutions across modern cloud, SaaS, data, and platform technologies, staying current with evolving patterns and best practices. A Culture that Cares: At OMERS, people come first. We value trust, integrity, and meaningful relationships-within our teams and with those we serve. As a member of this team, your responsibilities will include Solution Architecture Leadership Own end‑to‑end solution architecture for complex, cross‑functional initiatives from ideation through realization Translate business outcomes, constraints, and priorities into coherent solution designs Ensure alignment with portfolio roadmaps and enterprise architecture direction Application & Integration Design Define solution structures, application interactions, and integration patterns Ensure consistency with architectural standards, principles, and target‑state direction Information & Data Design Define and validate solution‑level data flows, ownership, quality, and lifecycle considerations Ensure information design supports business outcomes, integration, and governance expectations Technology & Non‑Functional Design Shape solution use of platforms, infrastructure, and environments Address non‑functional requirements such as performance, scalability, availability, resilience, and operability Analysis, Evaluation, and Trade‑offs Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs Provide clear, defensible recommendations supported by analysis and experience Contribute to option assessments, high‑level designs, and proofs of concept as required Collaboration & Governance Build consensus with delivery teams, SMEs, and stakeholders with diverse priorities Clearly communicate complex architectural concepts in written, verbal, and presentation formats Participate in, contribute to, and occasionally present at architecture governance forums Mentorship & Practice Contribution Mentor Solution Architects and contribute to the continuous improvement of the architecture practice Support the evolution of architectural standards, patterns, and reusable assets Capability Expectations Solution‑Level Authority Demonstrated authority in at least two of the following areas at the solution level: Translating business capabilities and processes into solution designs Designing application structures, integrations, and interaction patterns Defining solution‑level data models, flows, and information ownership Designing platform, infrastructure, and non‑functional solution characteristics Cross‑Discipline Integration Active working capability across three of the areas a

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