Internal Job Title : Senior Software Architect

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: 18 Auriga Drive , Ottawa ON

Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days /week on-site)

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Architect in our Driver and Vehicle group , you will be responsible for shaping the technical design and direction of our next-generation so ftware systems .

What We Can Offer You

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes :

• An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees,

• B est-in-class health , medical and life insurance benefits ;

• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and

• Very progressive fertility, adoption , and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family .

• Career: A s a knowledge-based organization , we will provide you with many learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future .

• Culture : Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN’s 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equ ity , diversity , and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

  What You Will Do

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of microservices-based solutions ;

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions ;

• Evaluate existing systems and propose innovative approaches to modernize and optimize them for containerized deployments ;

• Design and implement robust APIs and communication protocols to enable seamless integration between microservices ;

• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation within the development team ;

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement ;

• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate ; and

• Various other duties and responsibilities.

  Qualifications

  Knowledge and Experience

• Master ’s degree in Computer Science/E ngineering (or similar) or equivalent combination of education and years of relevant work experience

• AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect and/or Kubernetes Application Developer Certifications are as sets, but not required

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with AWS or Azure SaaS and multi-tenancy

• Knowledge of domain driven design (DDD) principles and event driven architecture (EDA)

• Knowledge of software design principles, patterns, and best practices

• Understanding of security principles, standards , and compliance

• 10 + years of experience designing , deploying, managing and optimizing modern software architectures, including microservices , containerization , and cloud- optimiz ation

• E xperience modernizing and migrating legacy systems

• Experience with cloud-native technologies, modern API technologies, programming, relational/non-relational databases

• Experience with Agile ( SCRUM ), DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline s

  Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS

• Containerization: Docker , Kubernetes and Terraform

• Security : SOC2, ISO, NIST, etc.

• Database: RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL and DBaaS

• Programming/Coding : Java, Python

• Standards /Protocols : HTTPS, Web API ( REST) , JSON, XML

• Development Pipeline/ Methodologies: Version control , Automated t esting, Agile /Scrum , DevOps, and CI/CD

• Principles/ P aradigms : Decomposition, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)

  Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent i nterpersonal skills

• Established leadership skills

• Growth mindset

  Mandatory Requirements

• Fluency in English

• Ability to travel domestically /internationally approx. 6 weeks/ year

  Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance.

  About Us

  CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com .

  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.