Senior Digital Architect

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

We are seeking a talented, passionate, and engaged team-player to join our elite Architecture team. As our Lead Digital Enterprise Architect, you will partner with business leaders and other architects to reimagine what digital insurance could be and partner with delivery leaders to bring those desired experiences to life.

Definity has a strong reputation as an innovative digital leader in the Insurance and Financial Services industry. We need a seasoned architect to refresh our digital strategy across our various digital assets and business models – informational and transactional B2C and B2B sites. This includes consideration of enterprise-class DXP solutions as well as bespoke custom development. This is an end-to-end role for an innovative yet practical architect who likes to both set the strategy and drive the solution architecture and delivery.

What can you expect in this role?

• Collaborate, guide, and build consensus among technology and business stakeholders to define the target state architecture while understanding limitations and dependencies.
• Create technical roadmaps and implementation plans for digital architecture solutions.
• Ensure digital architecture solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform digital architecture decisions.
• Contribute to setting architectural standards as a member of the Architecture Review Board and producing solution architecture artifacts aligned to those standards.
• Contribute as a key member of the project delivery team to ensure adherence to the solution architecture and design intent.
• Present concepts and recommendations to senior leaders and executive audiences in a clear and concise manner, including explaining technical topics in non-technical language.
• Continuously engage with business and technology stakeholders to define business, technical, functional, and non-functional requirements aligned with their respective strategies.
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• In-depth knowledge of digital technologies and best practices for both B2C and B2B. business models, including front-end technologies and frameworks, DXP platforms, cloud computing, big data, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of user journeys for customer-first process analysis and solution development.
• Proven experience as an architect in a complex and fast-paced environment with shifting requirements and iterative scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex (technical) messages and tradeoffs and tell a compelling story.
• Experience in financial services industry or other large and complex B2C and B2B environments strongly favored. Insurance industry knowledge preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional teams.
• University Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline.
  
  
  

Role ID - 334

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  
  

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).