IA Financial Group

Principal Solution Designer

IA Financial Group$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Principal Solution Designer or equivalent role
  • Expertise in integrated and hybrid technology environments
  • Strong collaborative and stakeholder influence skills
  • Proficient in technical documentation and decision-making
  • Knowledge of APIs, .NET, Salesforce, cloud platforms
  • Passionate about software quality and modern engineering practices
  • Fluency in English and advanced proficiency in French required

Responsibilities

  • Design application solutions within complex technology environments
  • Analyze business requirements and recommend solutions
  • Incorporate security and operational needs into solution designs
  • Collaborate to implement technology roadmaps
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on engineering best practices
  • Guide teams in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
  • Support modernization initiatives leveraging emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with inspiring workspaces
  • Focus on learning and professional development
  • Healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace
  • Competitive benefits including flexible insurance plans
  • Comprehensive retirement and employee share purchase programs
  • Wellness days and telemedicine services
  • Ergonomic home-office support and performance incentives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Principal Solution Designer

As a Principal Solution Designer, you will play a strategic role in the design and evolution of robust, secure, and scalable technology solutions within a hybrid environment that includes APIs, .NET, Salesforce, cloud platforms, and on-premises technologies.

Working closely with architects, development teams, product leaders, and business stakeholders, you will transform technology strategies into practical solutions that create business value and support organizational objectives.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As a Principal Solution Designer, you will:
  • Design application solutions within complex, integrated, and hybrid technology environments.
  • Analyze business requirements and assess impacts to recommend scalable and sustainable solutions.
  • Incorporate security, performance, maintainability, and operational requirements into solution designs from the outset.
  • Collaborate with architects and delivery teams to translate technology roadmaps and architectural guidelines into implementable solutions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on software engineering best practices, Developer Experience (DevX), and DevSecOps.
  • Guide and mentor teams to promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
  • Contribute to the standardization of design, development, and delivery practices across the organization.
  • Support modernization and technology transformation initiatives while leveraging emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:
  • Has significant experience designing enterprise application solutions in a senior, principal, or equivalent role.
  • Possesses a strong understanding of complex, integrated, and hybrid technology ecosystems.
  • Demonstrates strong collaboration and stakeholder influence skills in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Excels at impact analysis, solution design documentation, and technical decision-making.
  • Has a passion for continuous improvement, software quality, and modern engineering practices.
  • Is able to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Has experience with technologies such as APIs, .NET, Salesforce, cloud platforms, and on-premises solutions.
  • Thrives in modernization and digital transformation environments.
  • Demonstrates autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Has a strong interest in using Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering, Developer Experience (DevX), and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience in detailed solution design, systems integration, impact analysis, and technical documentation.
  • Understanding of software quality principles, application security, and non-functional requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership capabilities.
  • Intermediate proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required as the successful candidate will regularly communicate with technology vendors, consult specialized documentation, and use various tools that are primarily available in English.
  • Advanced proficiency in French (spoken and written) is required, as the successful candidate will be expected to communicate effectively with French-speaking colleagues, business partners, and stakeholders, produce high-quality documentation, facilitate discussions, and support initiatives conducted primarily in French on a regular basis.

Why You'll Love Working with Us
  • A workplace where learning and professional development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence.
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
  • The flexibility of a hybrid work environment supported by inspiring and innovative workspaces.
  • Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a comprehensive retirement program, employee share purchase plans, vacation and wellness days, telemedicine services, employee assistance programs, ergonomic home-office support, performance incentives, product discounts, and more.

Apply Today and Take the Lead in Your Career

Your talent matters. Join us and help shape the future through innovative technology solutions.

Not Sure You Meet Every Requirement?

We believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique background may be exactly what we're looking for.

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-08-14

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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