Job Title: Enterprise Platform Systems Architect
Job Location: 100% - Canada
Job Type: T4 Contract
Experience: 8+ Years
Rate: CAD 80 - 88 per hour
Role Summary: NearSource is seeking an experienced Enterprise Platform Systems Architect to lead the assessment, design, and evolution of enterprise systems, tooling, and operating models for a Fortune 500 client. This role will drive the transformation of cross-functional collaboration, information management, workflow optimization, and platform delivery by creating a scalable, integrated ecosystem that supports engineering and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the current enterprise tooling ecosystem, workflows, and information architecture across Technical Program Management, Portfolio Management, User Experience, Analytics & Data, AI Agility, and Engineering.
- Evaluate existing systems to identify process inefficiencies, tooling gaps, redundant workflows, and integration opportunities.
- Architect a future-state enterprise operating model that improves collaboration, governance, information flow, and organizational visibility.
- Design scalable workflow architectures that enable efficient cross-functional execution and informed decision-making.
- Lead the evaluation and optimization of enterprise platforms including Jira, GitHub, Airtable, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS.
- Define enterprise integration strategies that improve automation, interoperability, and data consistency across platforms.
- Deliver high-impact prototypes, pilot implementations, and quick-win initiatives that demonstrate measurable business value.
- Develop a prioritized roadmap for enterprise tooling modernization, automation, governance, AI-enabled capabilities, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate workshops with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements, align priorities, and drive consensus.
- Present architecture recommendations, implementation strategies, and executive-level findings to leadership teams.
Must-Have Skills
- Minimum 8+ years of experience designing enterprise systems and operating models.
- Proven experience architecting enterprise workflow and collaboration ecosystems.
- Strong expertise with Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Splunk, and AWS.
- Experience designing scalable information architecture and enterprise integration strategies.
- Strong knowledge of program management, portfolio management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience implementing workflow automation and process optimization initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex organizations and translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience implementing AI-enabled productivity and workflow automation solutions.
- Familiarity with enterprise governance frameworks and organizational change management.
- Experience designing knowledge management and information architecture strategies.
- Exposure to platform engineering organizations supporting large-scale software delivery.
- Knowledge of enterprise reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards.
- Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within large enterprise environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated success designing enterprise operating models and systems architecture.
- Strong background in enterprise collaboration platforms and systems integration.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
- Experience delivering strategic recommendations with measurable business outcomes.
Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employer: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
