Information Architect

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a community

a partnership

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You'll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada's fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, customer-focused people to join our team! Our IT Department currently has opportunities for:

Information Architect

This senior level, full-time staff position is responsible for technical standards, and the software and information architecture of London Drugs systems. Provides support for the architectural guidance of software and information and acts as a member of the IT leadership team. In partnership with Enterprise and Solution architects, steers the overall vision and focus for IT.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Strong strategic thinking that lends itself to long-term technical planning and software development.
• Capable of creating and sharing strategic technical visions and roadmaps with business leaders.
• Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve as required. Includes but is not limited to vendor selection for tools, frameworks, and systems.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Strong Change Management and Transition skills to support technical roadmaps and vision.
• Understands Agile and Scrum project management methodology and principles.
• Understand Architectural Patterns and Frameworks like but not limited to:
  TOGAF, DevOps, and ITIL.
• Understands design and development tools, methodologies, and standards.
• Understands and incorporates security concepts in coding standards.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment, delegate, and follow-up.

Education and Knowledge:

• Completion of a bachelor-level degree program in Engineering, Science or Applied Science (Computing) or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Completion of an MBA or PHD focused on Information Technology or Software Engineering is an advantage.
• 5 years' experience in a Software Architect position preferred.
• Must have demonstrated software architectural leadership and organizational abilities.
• Previous experience in the retail industry is a definite asset.
• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Technologies:
  SQL Server (complex SQL queries, extracting and importing disparate data from source systems, data manipulation, SQL programming, & security), Visual Studio, Azure, VB.net, C#, & DevOps, O365 and D365.
• Working knowledge of Power BI, SSRS Reporting, Python, HTML, XML, Json, & Data Analytics.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains the overarching Software Architecture and Vision for development and support of applications and data integrations. Contributes to a library of artifacts around architecture that include roadmaps, diagrams, standards, data models and reference material.
• Provides standards, architectural guidance, and project oversight with a view towards overall cohesion of systems. This includes but is not limited to test cases, reference architectures, and standard integration patterns.
• Provides strategic recommendations to maximize the value of information assets via their creation, access, and use.
• Plans information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, and target audience; envisioning architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing data models; designing information structure, work-and dataflow, and navigation; evaluating information representation; conducting creative meetings.
• Participates in vendor, framework, and tool selection based on business, architectural and technology needs.
• Enforces standards around development including Security, Frameworks, Coding Standards, and System Integration, and Testing.
• Collaborates with other Architects on overall Enterprise Architecture. Provides the development, data, and integration perspective.
• Advises the IT Leadership team as well as the LD Executive on technical matters.
• Delivers solutions on time, within the pre-defined budget, maintaining a high level of quality.

We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies. Starting pay will fall within the salary range indicated and may vary based on job-related experience, knowledge, and education. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family
• Helping you plan for your future with Company matched RRSPs
• Employee Discount Program
• Ongoing in-house Training & Education Courses
• Postsecondary Entrance Scholarships for you or your children
• Free confidential counselling through our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program

If you possess the necessary skills and expertise and would like to join an exciting team of professionals, !

We are an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Be advised, London Drugs DOES NOT use third-party recruitment services.

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