Lead Architect (Data systems, Distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure)

We’re looking for a Lead Architect to define the next generation of cloud, data, and AI platforms. This is a high‑impact technical leadership role that spans system design, platform scalability, and data intelligence, ensuring our architecture remains resilient, extensible, and AI‑ready as we scale.

Core responsibilities:

- Define and evolve platform architecture across data, AI, and core systems.
- Partner with product and engineering leadership to align architecture with long‑term business strategy.
- Guide technology decisions balancing innovation, maintainability, and performance.
- Drive the design of scalable, secure, and reliable distributed systems spanning APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and infrastructure.

Hands‑on technical skills:

- Lead complex architectural and design reviews across multiple teams.
- Build reference architectures, proofs of concept, and technical standards that accelerate velocity, raise the bar in engineering excellence, and improve developer experience.
- Partner with Data and AI teams to design next‑gen AI infrastructure and systems that enable intelligent automation.
- Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, observability, security, and reliability.
- Stay current on emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, large‑scale distributed systems)



and bring the right innovations into our stack.

Required

- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior or architectural roles.
- Deep expertise in data systems, distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure.
- Strong experience with cloud‑native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern frameworks (e.g., Python, React, TypeScript, or similar).
- Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, maintainable systems in production environments.
- Robust understanding of API design, event‑driven systems, data modeling, and CI/CD practices.

Preferred

- Experience integrating AI/ML systems into production environments.
- Experience with data pipelines, warehouses, or streaming systems.
- Track record of mentoring engineers and guiding system‑level technical decisions.
- Experience in SaaS, fintech, or enterprise product environments.

Base pay range

CA$200,000.00/yr - CA$250,000.00/yr

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time (Full‑time, Permanent)

Job Function

Information Technology and Other; Industries: Financial Services, IT System Custom Software Development, and Software Development.

EAO: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

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📌 Lead Architect (Data systems, Distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure) (Vancouver)
🏢 Harvey Nash
📍 Vancouver