We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
We are seeking a Data & AI Solution Architect to lead the design of secure, scalable and cost-effective data & AI solutions for building Data Products, Signals and AI Agents for Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Investment Research.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $110k – CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the product teams to capture detailed requirements and develop end-to end detailed solution architecture specifications covering both functional and non-functional aspects of the product.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Data & AI governance teams to ensure full alignment of solution architecture with enterprise data strategy, AI governance frameworks, security policies, compliance and architecture standards.
- Partner with engineering teams to validate that the delivered solution is as per the prescribed architecture specification.
- Present architecture artifacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ industry experience, including 2 years as a Solutions Architect focused on large scale Data and AI projects and 3 Years experience as a Software Engineer.
- 3-5 years of experience in Capital Markets, working with trading systems, etc…
- 3+ Years experience in Designing scalable AI Driven software systems. Solid understanding of agentic frameworks.
- Proven experience in architecting hybrid cloud solutions that meet business objectives and are align with security, performance, compliance and scalability goals.
- Solid experience collaborating with Engineering teams, Product and Program management, Data and AI governance groups.
- Strong Proficiency in Python, SQL, Identity and Access management solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands on experience in Data Engineering and applied Machine Learning.
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Experience with Azure Databricks, Kubernetes.
Preferred, but not required:
- TOGAF
- Scaled Agile (SAFe)
- Cloud Provider Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Azure AI Engineer)
We offer:
- A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Flexible hybrid policy.
- RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
- A higher education certification policy.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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