Principal Architect

Job Title: Principal Architect - Loyalty Solutions 
Location: Toronto, Ontario 
Purpose 
Seeking a Principal Architect to provide strategic architectural solutions for our product suite within the Travel, Transportation, and Logistics (TTL) domain.
This role demands a deep understanding of business challenges to conceptualize and build innovative platforms and frameworks, delivering high-value technology consulting to our clients.
You will serve as a thought leader, shaping the future of our industry. 
This position is critical to the growth of IBS Canada and its ability to deliver complex, high-value programs to global airlines.
Success hinges on your expertise with our proprietary products—iFlyLoyalty, iLogistics, and iReport—which are foundational to our long-term client relationships and digital transformation initiatives. 
Professional Experience
       • 15+ years of total professional experience, with at least 5 years in a Principal Architect role. A proven track record in leading           large-scale digital transformation programs is essential. 
       • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Master's degree in Computer Application or a related field is preferred. 
Technical Expertise
       • Deep and extensive experience in the Loyalty Domain, with 10+ years of dedicated expertise in this area.
       • In-depth knowledge of modern architecture patterns, including cloud computing, microservices (design patterns,                                 REST/gRPC, gateways, service mesh), and streaming architectures. 
       • Hands-on proficiency with a variety of technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Python, and                  open-source platforms.
       • Extensive experience with DevOps practices, containerization, and the design of modern data architectures, including ETL                 processes, data archiving, and purging.
       • Skilled in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and evolutionary architecture principles, with a strong understanding of strategic and               tactical software architecture patterns. 
       • Proven ability to design and maintain observability platforms for monitoring application health and performance.
       • Expertise in application configuration and deployment, with experience managing different customer environments. 
       • Familiarity with FinOps principles and managing infrastructure costs to support forecasting and reporting. 
Leadership & Strategy
        • Demonstrated capability to lead and mentor a team of experienced architects, fostering innovation and sound decision-                 making.
        • Proven ability to influence and drive C-suite level discussions and report on key metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and roadmap             progress.
        • Proficient in creating impactful dashboards and reports for senior leadership and clients, using data to inform strategic decisions.
        • Exceptional soft skills, including communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail, are crucial for effective stakeholder and team management. 
Key Responsibilities 
Strategic Leadership & Governance
        • Drive technology strategy by collaborating with IT and business functions to propose and lead strategic initiatives.

        • Establish and enforce governance mechanisms, such as Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs), to ensure best practices. 
        • Advise business stakeholders on the adoption of digital technologies to improve business performance. 
Technical Architecture & Oversight 
        • Serve as a key technical consultant by providing architectural review and oversight for products and projects.
        • Define and review technical architecture, including microservice and cloud migrations, deployment strategies, and data migration plans.
        • Enforce common, reusable architectural frameworks and development platforms to ensure consistency and efficiency. 

        • Support product teams in modernizing their architectural landscape and processes to align with the latest technology trends. 
Stakeholder Management
       • Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders across Canada and North America, including IBS Canada, IBS offshore teams, and clients. 
       • Manage relationships with flagship customers, enabling them to influence the product roadmap while ensuring they benefit from community enhancements. Project Delivery & Collaboration 
       • Ensure the successful and on-schedule delivery of projects within budget, maintaining client trust and strengthening the company's reputation.
       • Collaborate effectively with multiple product verticals within the organization to facilitate cross-functional success.
Company Operating Name : IBS Logiciel Canada Inc

1. Job Location : Toronto, Ontario
2. Job Title: Principal Architect
3. Salary: CAD 120K – 140K
4. Benefits package offered : NA
5. Language of Work : English
6. Terms of Employment : Full-time
   Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance