Lead Solution Architect
Swoon
Lead Solution Architect – Enterprise Branch Modernization
Client:
Leading North American Bank Location:
Toronto, remote Type:
Contract / Long-Term About the Opportunity
Swoon is partnering with a premier financial institution to find a Lead Solution Architect to drive a massive, multi-year Branch Modernization program. This initiative is replacing 20-year-old legacy branch applications with state-of-the-art, cloud-based solutions. You will partner directly with the Head of Branch Architecture, taking on a critical leadership role to guide a team of 7-8 architects while navigating complex enterprise governance. This is not a role for a niche specialist. We need a seasoned, hands-on generalist and integration expert who can tie together APIs, real-time/batch processing, and databases while ensuring alignment across Security, Fraud, Legal, and Compliance teams. If you excel at respectfully pushing back on tactical
"quick fixes"
to champion long-term, strategic AWS cloud architectures, this is the environment for you. What You Will Do
Drive Modernization:
Lead end-to-end Solution Architecture for branch transformation, moving away from legacy infrastructure to modern, scalable solutions. Architecture Governance:
Shepherd projects through strict enterprise triage and gating processes, defending your architectural designs to C-level executives, domain heads, and Architecture Review Boards (ARBs). Cross-Functional Leadership:
Build consensus and secure buy-in from implementation teams, Security, Fraud, Legal, and business units, often influencing without direct authority. Technical Design & Artifacts:
Create high-quality architectural diagrams, solution documents, and decision records using tools like iServer, Visio, LeanIX, or Lucidchart. Mentorship:
Act as the right-hand to the Head of Architecture, sharing the workload, mentoring junior architects, and establishing consistent standards across the program. What You Bring
Domain Expertise:
10+ years of overall technology experience with 5+ years of applied Solution Architecture specifically within the
Banking or Financial Services
industry. Broad Integration Skills:
Deep experience as a generalist/integration architect connecting complex enterprise systems (APIs, microservices, databases, legacy migrations). Cloud Proficiency:
Strong hands-on architectural experience with
AWS
(primary), alongside a working knowledge of Azure (Active Directory, M365, etc.). Governance Mastery:
Proven track record of presenting to and securing approvals from enterprise Architecture Review Boards (ARBs). Stakeholder Management:
Exceptional ability to navigate organizational politics, push back on pushy implementation teams, and align business intent with regulatory obligations. Note: While familiarity with AI is welcome, this is not an AI-deployment or pure Data Architect role.
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Client:
Leading North American Bank Location:
Toronto, remote Type:
Contract / Long-Term About the Opportunity
Swoon is partnering with a premier financial institution to find a Lead Solution Architect to drive a massive, multi-year Branch Modernization program. This initiative is replacing 20-year-old legacy branch applications with state-of-the-art, cloud-based solutions. You will partner directly with the Head of Branch Architecture, taking on a critical leadership role to guide a team of 7-8 architects while navigating complex enterprise governance. This is not a role for a niche specialist. We need a seasoned, hands-on generalist and integration expert who can tie together APIs, real-time/batch processing, and databases while ensuring alignment across Security, Fraud, Legal, and Compliance teams. If you excel at respectfully pushing back on tactical
"quick fixes"
to champion long-term, strategic AWS cloud architectures, this is the environment for you. What You Will Do
Drive Modernization:
Lead end-to-end Solution Architecture for branch transformation, moving away from legacy infrastructure to modern, scalable solutions. Architecture Governance:
Shepherd projects through strict enterprise triage and gating processes, defending your architectural designs to C-level executives, domain heads, and Architecture Review Boards (ARBs). Cross-Functional Leadership:
Build consensus and secure buy-in from implementation teams, Security, Fraud, Legal, and business units, often influencing without direct authority. Technical Design & Artifacts:
Create high-quality architectural diagrams, solution documents, and decision records using tools like iServer, Visio, LeanIX, or Lucidchart. Mentorship:
Act as the right-hand to the Head of Architecture, sharing the workload, mentoring junior architects, and establishing consistent standards across the program. What You Bring
Domain Expertise:
10+ years of overall technology experience with 5+ years of applied Solution Architecture specifically within the
Banking or Financial Services
industry. Broad Integration Skills:
Deep experience as a generalist/integration architect connecting complex enterprise systems (APIs, microservices, databases, legacy migrations). Cloud Proficiency:
Strong hands-on architectural experience with
AWS
(primary), alongside a working knowledge of Azure (Active Directory, M365, etc.). Governance Mastery:
Proven track record of presenting to and securing approvals from enterprise Architecture Review Boards (ARBs). Stakeholder Management:
Exceptional ability to navigate organizational politics, push back on pushy implementation teams, and align business intent with regulatory obligations. Note: While familiarity with AI is welcome, this is not an AI-deployment or pure Data Architect role.
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Reference: WJ-3875_13285819