Senior Architect

Markham, ON, Canada

Full Time

Experienced

Senior Enterprise Architect (Cloud & Modernization)

Experience: 15+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect with over 15 years of IT experience to design, architect, and lead the implementation of scalable, extensible, and maintainable enterprise solutions. You'll be a key driver in our modernization efforts, leveraging your deep expertise in multi-tier architectures, enterprise application design, and cloud technologies (AWS). We particularly value extensive client-facing experience within the Airline domain, with exposure to PNR systems or airline customer management integrations, as you will play a crucial role in shaping our industry-specific solutions and driving tangible business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architectural vision for high-level, system, and non-functional requirements (NFR) for complex enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
Design and architect highly scalable, resilient, and extensible multi-tier systems that support significant business growth and future architectural needs.
Drive end-to-end solution design for both cloud-native (AWS) and on-premise deployments, including robust data center and high-availability configurations.
Collaborate strategically with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into precise, actionable technical architecture.
Champion modernization initiatives, leading the refactoring and redesign of legacy systems to align with current technologies and best practices.
Oversee and optimize application performance, utilizing advanced tools like JProfiler and Memory Analyzer for in-depth debugging and tuning.
Guide project execution utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies for effective planning, tracking, and iteration management.
Implement robust and secure solutions using a broad range of AWS services including S3, Lambda (with latest Java runtime), NoSQL (DynamoDB), SNS, SQS, AMQ, EventBridge, Secrets Manager, ElastiCache, and API Gateway.
Drive continuous integration, deployment, and delivery (CI/CD) practices with tools like Jenkins, Git, and BitBucket.
Provide architectural guidance on API management strategies using tools like Swagger and MuleSoft.
Design highly integrated solutions that maximize shared components and effectively evaluate multiple technical options to propose the most suitable architectural choices.

Technical Expertise:

Core Languages & Frameworks: Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, multi-tier architecture, PL/SQL, and Shell scripting.
Web Technologies: Expertise in Angular, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Servlets.
Enterprise Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Spring, Hibernate, Struts, JSF, and JPA.
Database & Cloud: Advanced knowledge of Oracle Databases (19c), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), RAC, and Data Guard.
Integration: Hands-on experience with SOAP, SOA, and RESTful web services.
Testing & CI/CD: Strong foundation in testing frameworks like JUnit and CI/CD orchestration tools like Maven and Ansible.

Tools & Platforms:

Build/Release: Jenkins, Ant, Maven, Ansible.
Application Servers: WebLogic, WebSphere, Apache Tomcat (TomEE).
Operating Systems: AWS Linux, Windows.
Code Coverage: Emma, Clover, JUnit.

Skills & Competencies:

Exceptional architectural acumen across high-level, system, low-level design, and non-functional requirements (NFR).
Deep understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies and Waterfall models.
Proven expertise in managing enterprise applications with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Superior troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills.
Profound familiarity with data security, encryption standards (AES-128, AES-256, SHA-1), and data lifecycle management.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and global geographies.

Who We Are

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

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This position is Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days in our Markham office. Please confirm your understanding and that you can reliably commute to the office.*

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Do you have hands-on, practical experience architecting and implementing solutions using a broad range of AWS services, specifically including AWS Lambda (with Java runtime), S3, and API Gateway in a production environment?*

Have you directly led or been a key architect in modernization efforts, specifically involving refactoring or redesigning legacy enterprise systems to adopt modern technologies like Spring Boot-based microservices?*

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Can you describe your experience in leading application performance tuning, debugging, and optimization efforts for complex enterprise systems, including the use of profiling tools like JProfiler or Memory Analyzer?*

Do you have advanced knowledge and practical experience with Oracle Databases (specifically 19c) including RAC and Data Guard, from an architectural perspective?*

Are you proficient in designing and implementing solutions that leverage RESTful web services and have you worked with API management tools like Swagger or MuleSoft?*

Do you have direct, client-facing experience within the Airline domain, specifically with PNR (Passenger Name Record) systems or airline customer management integrations?*

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