Airbus

SKYWISE - Solution Architect

Airbus • $100K — $130K *
Waterloo, ON N2J 1A1In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 1 year of experience in software architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture and systems design
  • Experience with cloud-based architecture (preferably AWS)
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Kanban and SAFe

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to align technical solutions with business needs
  • Manage solution architecture life-cycle activities from requirements to documentation
  • Create and prioritize enabler features in the program backlog
  • Guide development teams on architecture best practices
  • Partner with professionals to enhance development processes and standards
  • Assess non-functional requirements and architecture decisions

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)
  • 15-25 vacation days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive group benefits plan
  • Strong emphasis on mental health support
  • RRSP matching program
  • Employee share scheme access
  • Organized volunteer events and social activities
  • Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
Full Job Description
Job Description:

As a Solutions Architect at Skywise, you will collaborate with fellow architects, development teams, and other stakeholders to design resilient, feasible, and scalable solutions for our customers. You will also prioritize features that build out the architecture runway, and align with standards.

To be successful in this role, you need to be a team player with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and other stakeholders to align the technical solution with the business requirements
  • Responsible for the solution architecture life-cycle activities i.e. requirements gathering, architecture design, architecture documentation, architecture evaluation, architecture evolution, etc.
  • Create, maintain, and prioritize the enabler feature work in the program backlog and help development teams understand and break down the enabler features into user stories as needed
  • Provide architecture guidance to development teams
  • Collaborate with other professionals to create/align/evolve development processes and standards
  • Conduct/participate in non-functional requirement and architecture decision assessments


Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in software architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent


Minimum qualifications/skills:
  • Experience in software architecture/systems design and team leadership
  • Experience with software development/architecture on the cloud (preferable AWS)
  • Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment
  • Experience with software design including design patterns, algorithms
  • Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns
  • Experience with Agile methodology, and ideally (but not necessarily) Kanban and SAFe


Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices
  • Experience with systems integration
  • Experience working on data-driven and event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS)
  • Knowledge of software security standards and best practices
  • Architecture certifications
  • Knowledge of .NET, Vue.js, and CI/CD tools is a plus, as these are the primary technologies in our organisation


What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo's David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
  • Being part of Airbus Network
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
  • Free parking
  • Vacation Days (15 - 25)
  • Professional Development Day
  • Christmas shut down
  • Summer core hours
  • Strong work-life balance
  • Casual dress code
  • Competitive group benefits plan
  • Strong focus on mental health support benefits
  • Sick and Personal days
  • RRSP matching program
  • Life Insurance
  • Access to Employee Share Scheme
  • Maternity & Paternity benefits
  • Referral program
  • Rewards and Recognition program
  • Training and Development Support
  • Monthly Lunch and Learns
  • Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
  • An active social committee
  • Organized Volunteer Events
  • Game room, including a flight simulator!
  • Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
  • And much more


AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
NAVBLUE, Inc.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Digital

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
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