Lead Advisor Mainframe Architecture

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At Laurentian Bank, we believe we can change banking for the better. Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive. Today, we have over 3,000 employees working together as One Team, to provide a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for customers across Canada and the United States. We drive results by placing our customers first, making the better choice, acting courageously, and believing everyone belongs.

This role sits within LBC Tech, a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank.

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The mainframe architect is an advisor and subject matter expert representing technology helping to solve complex problems to support business goals.   This is a key role shaping the strategy and implementation of technology projects across the Bank. You will also p rovide expert consultation to project, business and development teams on new initiatives. You will develop application and technology roadmaps to modernize the Bank’s mainframe ecosystem. You will help guide and lead the technical teams throughout the development cycle

  Responsibilities

• Works with the business and technical teams to define scalable, available, and resilient end to end solutions spanning digital front ends and back end systems taking into account the enterprise architecture strategy
• Creates and maintains the technology application modernization roadmap to evolve platforms to meet business and IT objectives
• Demonstrates analytical mindset with strong affinity for problem solving in complex environments
• Influences the Bank's strategic orientation by implementing technological solutions that optimize the quality of services and operations
• Ensures solutions being proposed are viable and balance strategic and tactical goals, and meet project budget and timelines
• Performs impact analysis to understand which upstream and downstream systems are impacted
• H as in depth understanding of technology solutions, including containerization and APIs
• Contributes to the growth of the architecture practice by helping define the enterprise architecture objectives, standards, creates and maintains supporting documentations and artifacts
• Provides subject matter expertise, helps lead the technical teams and is a trusted advisor to the business
• Works with Security, Data, and Infrastructure architecture to ensure all facets of architecture are being considered
• Demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills required to clearly articulate and explain the proposed solution to senior stakeholders
• Helps define the SDLC to ensure development and testing automation processes are in place to optimize efficiency and quality

Qualifications

• 7+ years of architecture experience implementing solutions for large programs with excellent understanding of how to build resilient systems, that are secure and interconnected in a complex ecosystem
• Subject matter expertise with Z/OS, CICS, DB2, IMS, VSAM, COBOL
• Experience with mainframe modernization tooling including: ZD&T, ZOWE, Mono2Micro and ADDI
• Experience in designing secure solutions using security best practices
• Prior experience in software engineering
• Experience in Agile software development projects
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of the banking and financial sectors
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture framework such as TOGAF
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience in design and development of high availability platforms
• Experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools such as Sparx EA, BIZZdesign, MEGA, Archimate is an asset

What Laurentian Bank has to offer you :

The total compensation offered by Laurentian Bank encompasses a comprehensive range of benefits, highlighting our commitment to the well-being and success of our employees.

Here are some of the key points of our offering:

• The actual annual base salary offered will take into account internal equity, skills, and experience among other factors.
• Total compensation: Earn a comprehensive compensation package that includes annual reviews and performance-based bonuses.
• Work model: We prioritize a hybrid work model based on business needs.
• Stock purchase plan: Become not just an employee, but a Laurentian Bank shareholder. Employer matching takes your investment even further.
• Time off: In addition to paid vacation, we provide floating days and leave options to accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.
• Health and wellness: Take care of your health and well-being with access to healthcare professionals, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a Stress Management and Well-Being Program.
• Group insurance and pension: We offer a competitive insurance program based on your family’s needs and a defined contribution pension plan to help prepare for your future.
• Financial benefits: As a Laurentian Bank employee, you’re also the best ambassador for our products and services. Take advantage of employee-only offers on a wide range of products. Enjoy exclusive deals and preferred rates on products and services including insurance, hotels, train tickets, spas and many more.

We are committed to creating a fulfilling professional environment where your skills are valued, and your well-being is a priority. Join us for a rewarding career at Laurentian Bank.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At Laurentian Bank, we believe everyone belongs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our customers and our communities and where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous persons, racialized and persons with disabilities, marginalized genders and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

We strive to offer a flexible and accessible work experience that is inclusive of everyone. If at any time you need an accommodation, please let us know.

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