Who we are

ML arteka is one of the fastest-growing IT Services and Consulting companies in Canada and serves some of the most iconic brands, including Google, Loblaws, Staples, Telus, Bell, Rogers, CIBC, BMO, CMLS, Fossil, Fitbit and more. Over the last decade, we have achieved 100% client retention and earned more than 20 notable industry recognition. This reflects our reliability in delivering what we promise and the quality we bring to every engagement. Join our growth-driven culture and help us lead, innovate, and simplify. We are looking for a team members who embody our values: Empathetic - we listen, we understand, and are considerate of everyone Persevering - we don't give up on challenges or people and go all the way Inclusive - we value everyone and their perspectives Reliable - we deliver what we promise, and more Innovative - we make things better than they were yesterday The role

As a Solution Architect / Designer, you will be responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions across enterprise banking platforms. You will translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architects, engineering, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions across domains such as payments, lending, digital banking, and client servicing. You will

Solution Design & Delivery

Translate business requirements into

comprehensive technical designs

for development and QA teams Design

end-to-end solutions , including:

Application architecture Integration patterns (APIs, microservices, middleware) Data models and persistence strategies Infrastructure (cloud and on-prem)

Produce design artifacts:

High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) Sequence, component, and deployment diagrams

Ensure solutions meet

non-functional requirements (NFRs)

such as scalability, performance, availability, and resilience Enterprise Architecture & Integration

Lead design of

complex, multi-system enterprise solutions Define and implement:

REST/SOAP APIs Event-driven and service-oriented architectures Establish integration patterns:

Synchronous vs asynchronous communication Messaging and streaming architectures

Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and architecture principles Stakeholder Collaboration

Business stakeholders for requirement clarification Enterprise architects for design alignment Engineering and QA teams for implementation support Facilitate

design reviews, walkthroughs, and architecture governance sessions Communicate technical trade-offs and recommend optimal solutions Technology Strategy & Roadmap

Contribute to

technology roadmaps (1–3 years)





aligned with business goals Drive adoption of:

Cloud-native architectures API-first and microservices strategies Automation and digital transformation initiatives

Leadership & Mentorship

Act as

lead designer

on large, complex initiatives Mentor developers, QA engineers, and junior designers Promote best practices in design, coding standards, and architecture patterns Risk, Security & Compliance

Enterprise security standards and frameworks Regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, PIPEDA) Design secure solutions using:

Authentication and authorization frameworks Encryption and data protection standards Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks early in the lifecycle

Who you are

Technical Skills

Architecture & Design

Expertise in designing

enterprise-grade distributed systems Strong knowledge of:

Microservices architecture (DDD, bounded contexts) Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Event-driven architecture Proficient in:

UML / C4 modeling techniques Design patterns (CQRS, Saga, Circuit Breaker, Adapter, Factory)

API & Integration

Strong experience designing:

RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) SOAP services (legacy integrations) Hands-on with:

API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management) Middleware/ESB (MuleSoft, IBM Integration Bus) Expertise in:

Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Data formats (JSON, XML, Avro)

Cloud & Infrastructure

Experience with:

AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS) Azure (AKS, App Services, Functions, Service Bus)

Strong understanding of:

Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Hybrid cloud and on-prem integration

Design for:

High availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery

Data & Persistence

Strong experience with:

Relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra)

Expertise in:

Data modeling (normalization/denormalization) Transaction management and consistency models

Exposure to:

Data pipelines, ETL processes, and streaming architectures

Security & Compliance

Implementation of:

OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT

Knowledge of:

TLS encryption, data-at-rest protection API security and zero-trust architecture

Familiarity with:

Secure SDLC practices and regulatory compliance

DevOps & SDLC





Experience with:

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Strong understanding of:

Agile/Scrum and DevSecOps practices

Familiarity with:

Code quality tools (SonarQube) Deployment strategies (blue-green, canary releases)

Observability & Performance

Experience with:

Monitoring/logging tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) Strong capabilities in:

Performance tuning and load testing (JMeter, Gatling) Root cause analysis and production support

Design systems for:

Scalability, resilience, and latency optimization

Tools & Platforms

Tools:

Jira, Confluence, GitHub/Bitbucket

Modeling:

Visio, Lucidchart, Enterprise Architect

Exposure to:

Banking platforms (payments, cards, lending systems)

Required Experience

5–10+ years in Solution Design, Architecture, Proven experience delivering

enterprise-scale solutions in banking or financial services Solid background in

integration-heavy environments Pervious Banking experience What to expect

Besides Competitive Salary and working for one of Canadas Best Managed and Top 50 Technology Companies, you should expect: Purposeful Work: autonomy, resources, and time you need to do what matters for our clients and most importantly - you Positive Environment: recognition coupled with a flexible environment that celebrates diversity, inclusivity and encourages everyone to achieve their best Growth & Development: opportunities to grow professionally and personally through mentorship, training, and development programs Transparency & Trust: direction, purpose, mission, and expectations are never a secret; you will always know where you stand as well as where you are going Exclusive Perks: discounts on shopping, the gym, insurance, mobile phone plans, not to mention an office smoothie bar and enough coffee to make you vibrate Meaningful Benefits: life happens. You will get health, dental, vision, disability, travel insurance, and much more all covered by us Unforgettable Events: team bonding, BBQs, office lunches (pizza, always pizza), gala dinners, and any other excuse to have fun Inclusion and equal opportunity employment

ML arteka is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Are you ready to join the award-winning team and help us accelerate digital transformation?

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📌 Senior Solution Architect/Designer (Toronto)
🏢 ML arteka
📍 Toronto