7 Software Architects jobs in Toronto

Job Description

Company Description

Wiser Solutions is the global leader in omnichannel retail intelligence, empowering over 750 global brands and retailers to gain a decisive advantage at every consumer decision point. Every day, Wiser collects and analyzes billions of online and in-store data points with 98% accuracy, offering a single trusted source of insights into pricing dynamics, promotional effectiveness, competitive activity, and retail execution. Their portfolio of market-proven solutions equips brands and retailers to proactively guide, not just follow, the consumer journey, ensuring optimal visibility, execution, and profitability across every retail touchpoint.

Location of Job:  Remote- Canada

As Principal Software Architect at Wiser Solutions, you will serve as a senior technology leader who connects strategic vision with hands-on execution. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives in guiding large-scale platform evolution, mentoring technical teams, and solving complex engineering problems with practical, modern solutions. 

You will partner closely with engineers, managers, and executives to shape architecture, drive technical transformation, and ensure cost-efficient, scalable, cloud-native solutions across our platform. 

This role is ideal for someone who: 

• Excels at making architectural decisions in ambiguous situations 

• Balances technical rigor with business pragmatism 

• Leads through expertise and influence rather than authority 

• Enjoys solving hard problems hands-on 

• Invests in mentoring others while continually growing themselves

Architectural Leadership & Strategy 

• Partner with the Chief Architect to align vision and shape long-term technology strategy 

• Review designs, epics, and proposals to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability 

• Lead and facilitate design reviews, guiding teams on microservices, DDD, hexagonal architecture, and event-driven design 

• Drive technical transformation through hands-on prototyping, emerging tech adoption, and architectural modernization 

Cloud & Platform Excellence 

• Design and deliver cloud-native, Kubernetes-based solutions with deep AWS expertise 

• Monitor and optimize cloud expenditure using FinOps practices 

• Lead initiatives for platform reliability, performance, and infrastructure cost management 

• Support multi-cloud strategies and evaluate new cloud services where appropriate 

Cross-functional Collaboration 

• Partner with product, engineering, and leadership to balance technical excellence with business priorities 

• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Mentor engineers and foster strong architectural thinking across teams 

• Present architecture vision and progress to stakeholders with clarity and influence 

Hands-on Technical Delivery 

• Design and implement key platform components when needed 

• Create proofs-of-concept for evaluating and integrating new technologies 

• Stay proficient in multiple programming languages (TypeScript, Node.js, Python preferred; Go a strong bonus) 

• Contribute to on-call rotations for critical production systems 

Experience & Leadership 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software architecture, including several at a senior/principal level 

• Demonstrated ability to influence and shape architectural direction at organizational scale 

• Proven track record leading technical transformation initiatives 

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to inspire without direct authority 

Technical Expertise – Cloud & Infrastructure 

• Deep expertise in AWS and Kubernetes – essential for success in this role 

• Experience with multiple cloud vendors and multi-cloud approaches 

• Strong DevOps/CI-CD background, with hands-on experience in Terraform 

• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization frameworks and FinOps practices 

Technical Expertise – Architecture & Development 

• Expertise in modern architectural patterns: microservices, hexagonal, DDD, bounded contexts, and event-driven approaches represented 

• Familiarity with enterprise architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and practical application 

• Strong programming background (TypeScript, Node.js, or Python preferred; Go a strong bonus) 

• Experience building high-scale distributed systems and services 

• Experience expressing system designs with C4 Modeling 

• Knowledge of relational, NoSQL, and search databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS) 

• Proficiency in continuous delivery, deployment pipelines, and automated testing practices 

Essential Soft Skills 

• Exceptional communicator – able to simplify complexity for different audiences 

• Trusted mentor and role model with a “lead by example” approach 

• Adaptable and resilient in fast-changing, ambiguous environments 

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about continuous learning 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with React and full-stack development 

• Background in retail, e-commerce, or consumer insights platforms 

• Experience with Event Storming, Modeling with event sourcing patterns 

• Exposure to ML/AI platform integration 

• Track record of successful technology vendor evaluations and integrations 

• Experience with agentic software delivery practices 

Key Success Indicators 

• Architecture Quality: demonstrable improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance 

• Cost Optimization: measurable gains in cloud efficiency and utilization 

• Team Development: stronger architectural decision-making across engineering teams 

• Stakeholder Satisfaction: positive feedback on communication and solution feasibility 

• Technology Leadership: successful introduction of innovative technologies

On-Call : 

This role requires being part of a manager on-call rotation. Manager on-call duty corresponds to being available to respond to escalations from the front-line on-call engineer for additional support on resolving critical system issues. 

Other Duties  - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT - Wiser Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation of any kind. Wiser Solutions, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All employment decisions at Wiser Solutions, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, family or parental status, disability, genetics, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by the state, federal, or local law. Wiser Solutions, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of these characteristics. 

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Pay is established on an individual basis after considering multiple factors such as relevant experience, education, and other qualifications. In addition, we take into account geographical differentials and make sure pay is equitable with our current staff. For this position, our hiring range for base annual pay is estimated to be CAD$180,000 to $210,000, at the time of this posting. 

Performance-based discretionary bonuses and variable pay plans are available for some positions. 

If you require accommodation to complete any part of the application process or need an alternative manner to apply, please contact us at   or call  . 

Job Description

At Varicent, we're not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we're redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM , 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index , Gartner Peer Insights , 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide , and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here's why you'll thrive at Varicent:

• Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
• Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
• Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
• Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

As a Software Architect, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of developers, designers, and data scientists. You will work on major projects at Varicent, ranging from re-platforming our calculation engine to migration to a new cloud architecture. You will use a range of technology including Typescript, Graphql, PostgreSQL and AWS.

What You'll Do:
• Working on new architecture projects designed to optimize cost and performance
• Collaborating with talented, knowledge-driven individuals. We are a close-knit team that is eager for new ideas. We embrace sharing our own knowledge and enriching each other's experiences.
• Focusing on client success through creative problem-solving.
• Using and adopting open source technologies or cloud services where appropriate

What You'll Bring:
• Ability to deliver large projects successfully
• Experience working with QA resources to help set direction and priorities
• Strong Software Development skills using Typescript or JavaScript
• Solid understanding of software and cloud architecture
• Strong communication skills with a willingness to convey ideas and ability to work in a collaborative environment• Proven experience with REST APIs and single-page web application development
• Experience with SQL and distributed databases
• Experience with AWS cloud platform or other cloud platforms
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with continuous delivery and continuous integration

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email

Varicent is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. By applying for a position at Varicent and/or by using this portal, you declare and confirm that you have read and agree to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and that the information provided by you as part of your application is true and complete and includes no misrepresentation or material omission of fact

Job Description

Introducing Masabi 

// At Masabi, we’re driving the fare payment revolution, powering the journeys of millions all over the world. We build fare collection platforms that allow riders to seamlessly buy and present tickets for public transport either on their mobile phones, from a ticket machine, or even by tapping their bank card to travel. 

Our Justride platform is used in over 250 locations globally, including some of the largest cities in the world. With our industry-first mobile ticketing SDK, we’ve partnered with large players in the transport space, including Uber, Moovit and Transit. 

Your own journey is important to us too. Choosing a role here means joining a network of innovators from all walks of life; a group of passionate individuals who consistently deliver. Here, you’ll find the tools you need to build the career you want. Whether you’re taking the direct route or trying a new path, we’ll support you no matter what. 

The Role_

// Masabi is hiring a Chief Architect, a collaborative, deeply technical and hands-on leader to shape our technology strategy, embed architectural standards and lead our Data and AI vision for our multi-tenant SaaS platform.

You’ll be Masabi’s key architectural partner, trusted for your clarity, technical insight, and ability to bring people with you. You’ll work across all levels of the organisation to ensure that our architecture supports scalability, resilience, security, and developer experience as we grow.

You’ll partner closely with the CPO and VP of Engineering to co-own strategic implementation, switching easily between 10,000-foot architecture and working in the codebase. You’ll lead our team of four Principal Engineers, supporting their growth, aligning them on technical direction, and fostering collaboration across squads and domains.

You’ll also champion thoughtful, responsible adoption of AI/ML capabilities, both as product features and to enhance developer workflows, embedding AI in ways that deliver meaningful value and long-term impact.

Location_
// This is a remote leadership role, only open to candidates based in Canada (Eastern Time Zone) . Occasional travel may be required for planning sessions, strategic customer engagements, or team events.

Responsibilities_

• Partner with the VP of Engineering to define and evolve our long-term architectural vision, acting as the ultimate design authority while aligning with delivery priorities

• Own the architectural direction of Masabi’s multi-tenant SaaS platform, with a strategic focus on AI and Data as innovation streams

• Integrate and balance architectural direction, performance, compliance, and security into a single, outcome-oriented plan

• Establish and embed architectural principles and participate in key design decisions to support alignment across teams

• Promote best practices in system design, infrastructure design, reliability, observability, and performance

• Stay actively engaged with code, tools, and infrastructure, leading through shared standards, not gatekeeping

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and platform teams to de-risk decisions and enable confident delivery

• Identify and nurture opportunities to embed AI/ML into our platform and engineering processes, ensuring value to customers and teams

• Act as a supportive expert in Data and AI development, guiding standards, contributing to code, and enabling scalable, responsible implementation

• Evaluate and recommend emerging tools and practices that improve scalability, reliability, and developer experience

• Partner with Product and Engineering to develop a team that identifies and pilots AI-enabled capabilities that can be commercialised and scaled into the Masabi platform

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to align platform strategy with technical sustainability and scale

• Mentor and coach Principal Engineers and other senior ICs, investing in technical leadership development

• Partner with the VP of Engineering to ensure teams deliver against a coherent architecture, while maintaining agility and shared ownership

• Foster a culture of inclusion, technical excellence, and sustainable delivery practices

• Collaborate with platform and security teams to ensure alignment with compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001, PCI)

• Embed secure-by-design and fail-safe patterns across the platform

• Strengthen operational awareness through instrumentation and observability tooling
  
  

Our Stack_
// At Masabi, we take a modern, pragmatic approach to technology, optimising for scalability, resilience, and developer experience.

• Kotlin (Backend & Mobile), TypeScript (Web), Python

• KrakenD & Ktor (APIs), Vue/Nuxt (Frontend), Capacitor (Hybrid Mobile)

• Fully cloud-hosted on AWS - Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SSM, KMS, etc.

• Kafka / Kafka Streams, DynamoDB as the primary store, limited use of Aurora

• GitLab CI/CD, Terraform & Terragrunt (IaC), Renovate (Dependencies)

• Grafana Cloud for metrics, logs, traces and SLOs; OpenTelemetry as our instrumentation standard

• Strong emphasis on meaningful tests at all levels of the testing pyramid

• AI tooling: JetBrains Junie, Amazon Q, Kiro, GitLab Duo, CodeRabbit, ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot

We’re intentional about our tooling and open to better ways of doing things; this role will shape where we go next.

About You_

• Hands-on, empathetic technical leader, experienced in distributed systems, platform-scale SaaS, and architectural ownership

• Someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and can communicate clearly with engineers, product managers, and commercial stakeholders alike

• Experience working in high-availability, regulated, or security-conscious environments

• Passionate about AI/ML and data-driven engineering, whether in product, tooling, or ops

• Mentored senior engineers and driven technical alignment in growing orgs

• Someone who leads with empathy, humility, and pragmatism
  
  

Bonus Points_

• Experience in fare payments, mobility, fintech, or embedded systems

• Exposure to M&A or platform re-architecture in scaling environments

• Contributions to open-source, architecture communities, or thought leadership
  
  

Some of Our Benefits_

• 20 days of vacation per year (in addition to public holidays), plus the option to buy an additional 5 days of vacation each year. On top of this, our office is shut every year between Christmas and New Year, totalling a whopping 28+ days of vacation

• Private Healthcare and Life Insurance via Trinet

• Menopause support

• Choice of a workstation

• Training allowance of up to CAD$1000 per year

• CAD$325 per year to spend on your home office

• Ability to work for up to 3 months per year from any country in the world

• Enhanced family leave

• Fun and collaborative environment with a focus on making a difference in the world

Careers at Masabi are for people going places - driven by a mission to make transit fair and accessible for all.

We are a network of innovators from all walks of life, passionate about making a difference. At Masabi, we operate with openness and trust, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.

Whoever you are, just be yourself.
We welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds and encourage you to share your pronouns at any stage. Together, we simplify journeys, remove barriers, and improve daily life for millions.

Why Join Masabi?

• Driven by Purpose – We believe in journeys made simple. The work isn’t always easy, but the best things never are.

• Encouraged to Accelerate – Masabi is going places and our people are in the driving seat. Whether you’re taking the direct route or exploring new paths, we support your journey.

• Advancing with Empathy – We put people first and foster a culture of learning, not blame. No matter your cargo, we share the load.
  

We’re already powering journeys - are you ready to join us?

Job Description

Position Overview

The Technology Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies that meet business and application requirements. This role involves evaluating technology solutions, ensuring system integration, and monitoring industry trends to stay aligned with government and industry regulations.

• Architecture Development & Strategy

  • Develop technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies to meet organizational business needs and application requirements.

  • Identify policies and requirements driving the need for specific technology solutions.

  • Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to address business challenges effectively.

• System Integration & Functional Analysis

  • Ensure seamless integration of technology solutions across systems and platforms.

  • Analyze functional requirements to identify key information flows, procedures, and decision-making points.

  • Define and document interfaces between manual and automated operations within subsystems, and between new and legacy systems.

• Standards & Documentation

  • Define and document system-specific standards for programming, testing, and documentation, including program libraries , data dictionaries , and naming conventions.

  • Evaluate and document existing procedures , including database content and application subsystems.

  • Prepare a detailed plan for the technical design phase and secure approval for system proposals.

• Industry & Technology Monitoring

  • Stay updated on industry trends to ensure technology solutions align with government and industry directions .

• Level 1: Less than 5 years of experience

• Level 2: 5 to less than 10 years of experience

• Level 3: 10 or more years of experience

• Software Architecture (5+ years)

• Application Architecture (5+ years)

• Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance

• Java

• .NET

• Oracle

• SQL

• Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS)

• Architecture Design Specification (ADS)

• Electronic Business using eXtensible Markup Language (EbXML)

• Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent documentation and standardization skills .

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technical solutions.

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Software & Application Architecture
Integration & System Analysis
Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL
Government Standards & Compliance
Security Clearance

Even if you don’t fully meet every requirement, we will still be open to review your application. We value diverse expertise and perspectives that drive innovation.

Connect with us on LinkedIn to explore more opportunities!

Job Description

Position Overview

The Technology Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies that align with business objectives and application requirements. This role involves evaluating and integrating technology solutions, ensuring compliance with industry trends and government regulations, and optimizing IT infrastructure performance.

• Technology Strategy & Architecture Development

  • Develop technical architectures, frameworks, and strategies for enterprise systems or major application areas.

  • Identify policies and requirements that drive specific technology solutions.

  • Analyze and evaluate alternative technology solutions to address business challenges.

• Solution Integration & Implementation

  • Ensure the seamless integration of all technology solutions across the organization.

  • Perform impact analysis of technology changes on infrastructure and business operations.

  • Support application and technical teams in applying existing infrastructure effectively .

• Industry Alignment & Emerging Technologies

  • Monitor industry trends to align solutions with best practices and government regulations.

  • Provide guidance on emerging technologies and their potential business applications.

  • Review application and technical infrastructure design to ensure adherence to standards and recommend improvements.

• Technology Architecture (3+ years experience)

• Microsoft Azure

• Impact & Risk Analysis

• Infrastructure Design & Optimization

• Hardware & Storage Systems

• Software & Host System Software

• Cloud & On-Premise Infrastructure

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to assess and mitigate technology risks .

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with IT and business stakeholders.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (if applicable)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – if security expertise is required

Technology Architecture & Strategy
Infrastructure Design & Implementation
Microsoft Azure & Cloud Solutions
Impact & Risk Analysis
Emerging Technologies & Trend Monitoring

Even if you don’t fully meet every requirement, we will still be open to review your application. We value diverse expertise and perspectives that drive innovation.

Connect with us on LinkedIn to explore more opportunities!

Job Description

Salary:

Company Overview:

Birdseye Solutions is a North American leader in remote video monitoring, security, and facility supervision. With more than 500 professionals dedicated to making the world a safer place, the global company specializes in accident prevention, operational protocol enforcement, and putting bad guys in jail.

As one of the fastest growing tech-enabled companies, Birdseye has revolutionized the way large logistics facilities are secured and supervised. The company has carved out a unique market niche in the logistics space where its supported by a loyal enterprise customer base that includes many Fortune 500s.

With its rapid growth over the past decade, the company has established a very strong platform foundation with unlimited growth potential. The Birdseye team delivers a world-class customer service experience that is upheld by its ICARE culture philosophy.

About the Opportunity:

If you are looking for a permanent long-term placement where you will have an opportunity to always see what the world will look like 10-years ahead, join our team today. As one of Canada's fastest growing security solutions companies, you will be part of an energetic and ambitious team that takes pride in working together in a harmonious atmosphere. We are looking for positive individuals that can thrive in a fast paced environment. Our fast growing customer base from a variety of industries will provide you with a diverse set of experiences.

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Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to make intuitive high-level decisions for various software development initiatives. Successful candidates will design, oversee, and project manage both internal and external facing software development initiatives. Architect will ensure that all projects are interlinked and aligned with the company's big picture and create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development team. A great software architect has a strong development and management background and excellent software integration experience. They are experienced in designing and possess the ability to develop a unified vision for software characteristics and functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other architects and engineering teams to design and evolve Java-based services and applications
  
• Contribute to the development and refinement of our service-oriented architecture, ensuring consistency and alignment with long-term goals
  
• Apply and advocate for sound software design principles, including modularity, reusability, and maintainability
  
• Design systems for scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance to meet growing platform demands
  
• Participate in architecture reviews, design sessions, and code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to best practices
  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams
  
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance across the platform
  

Requirements:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Java and backend development
  
• Experience working in or with service-oriented architectures (SOA, microservices)
  
• Solid understanding of software design principles (e.g., SOLID, DRY, KISS)
  
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems and APIs
  
• Proven ability to design systems for scale and high availability
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams
  
• MSc/MA in computer science, engineering, or relevant field

This role will require the candidate to complete background checks (includes but not limited to: references, educational verification, criminal check, credit check - where applicable). Certain roles may also require testing.

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