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 everyonePersevering - we don't give up on challenges or people and go all the wayInclusive - we value everyone and their perspectivesReliable - we deliver what we promise, and moreInnovative - we make things better than they were yesterdayThe 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 teamsDesign end-to-end solutions, including: Application architectureIntegration patterns (APIs, microservices, middleware)Data models and persistence strategiesInfrastructure (cloud and on-prem)Produce design artifacts: High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD)Sequence, component, and deployment diagramsEnsure solutions meet non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, performance, availability, and resilienceEnterprise Architecture & Integration Lead design of complex, multi-system enterprise solutionsDefine and implement: REST/SOAP APIsEvent-driven and service-oriented architecturesEstablish integration patterns: Synchronous vs asynchronous communicationMessaging and streaming architecturesEnsure alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and architecture principlesStakeholder Collaboration Business stakeholders for requirement clarificationEnterprise architects for design alignmentEngineering and QA teams for implementation supportFacilitate design reviews, walkthroughs,



and architecture governance sessionsCommunicate technical trade-offs and recommend optimal solutionsTechnology Strategy & Roadmap Contribute to technology roadmaps (1–3 years) aligned with business goalsDrive adoption of: Cloud-native architecturesAPI-first and microservices strategiesAutomation and digital transformation initiativesLeadership & Mentorship Act as lead designer on large, complex initiativesMentor developers, QA engineers, and junior designersPromote best practices in design, coding standards, and architecture patternsRisk, Security & Compliance Enterprise security standards and frameworksRegulatory requirements (e.G., PCI-DSS, PIPEDA)Design secure solutions using: Authentication and authorization frameworksEncryption and data protection standardsIdentify, assess, and mitigate design risks early in the lifecycleWho you are Technical Skills Architecture & Design Expertise in designing enterprise-grade distributed systemsStrong knowledge of: Microservices architecture (DDD, bounded contexts)Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)Event-driven architectureProficient in: UML / C4 modeling techniquesDesign patterns (CQRS, Saga, Circuit Breaker, Adapter, Factory)API & Integration Strong experience designing: RESTful APIs (Open API/Swagger)SOAP services (legacy integrations)Hands-on with: API gateways (Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management)Middleware/ESB (Mule Soft, IBM Integration Bus)Expertise in: Messaging systems (Kafka, Rabbit MQ)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, Cloud Formation)Hybrid cloud and on-prem integrationDesign for: High availability, fault tolerance, disaster recoveryData & Persistence Strong experience with: Relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgre SQL)No SQL databases (Mongo DB, Dynamo DB, Cassandra)Expertise in: Data modeling (normalization/denormalization)Transaction management and consistency modelsExposure to: Data pipelines, ETL processes, and streaming architecturesSecurity & Compliance Implementation of: OAuth2, Open ID Connect, SAML, JWTKnowledge of: TLS encryption, data-at-rest protectionAPI security and zero-trust architectureFamiliarity with: Secure SDLC practices and regulatory complianceDev Ops & SDLC Experience with:



CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops)Strong understanding of: Agile/Scrum and Dev Sec Ops practicesFamiliarity with: Code quality tools (Sonar Qube)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 supportDesign systems for: Scalability, resilience, and latency optimizationTools & Platforms Tools: Jira, Confluence, Git Hub/BitbucketModeling: Visio, Lucidchart, Enterprise ArchitectExposure 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 servicesStrong background in integration-heavy environmentsPervious Banking experienceWhat 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 - youPositive Environment: recognition coupled with a versatile environment that celebrates diversity, inclusivity and encourages everyone to achieve their bestGrowth & Development: opportunities to grow professionally and personally through mentorship, training, and development programsTransparency & Trust: direction, purpose, mission, and expectations are never a secret; you will always know where you stand as well as where you are goingExclusive Perks: discounts on shopping, the gym, insurance, mobile phone plans, not to mention an office smoothie bar and enough coffee to make you vibrateMeaningful Benefits: life happens. You will get health, dental, vision, disability, travel insurance, and much more all covered by usUnforgettable Events: team bonding, BBQs, office lunches (pizza, always pizza), gala dinners, and any other excuse to have funInclusion 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?#J-18808-Ljbffr

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