Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Internal Job Title: Software Architect
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Architect to define the technical vision, architectural strategy, and best practices for software development projects in our Product Development group. This role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles, cloud computing, security, and scalability. You will work closely with development teams to design robust and future-proof software architectures.

Responsibilities

Architectural Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Define and implement software architecture strategies for scalable and secure applications.
• Develop high-level system designs, including API strategies, data flows, and cloud deployments.
• Ensure software solutions align with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with engineering teams to establish architectural best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Present architectural decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Performance, Security, & Compliance

• Define security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimizations to ensure system reliability.
• Design disaster recovery and fault-tolerant architectures.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Guide software engineers on best practices and architectural decisions.
• Conduct training sessions and technical workshops for developers.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly preferred.

Technical Concepts & Methodologies

• Enterprise software architecture and cloud computing.
• Distributed systems and service (microservices) architecture.
• Security best practices (encryption, authentication, OAuth, JWT).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques
• DevOps and CI/CD best practices.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term solutions.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• 2+ years of experience architecting cloud solutions
• Experience with event driven architectures, domain decomposition in service architecture

Technical Environment

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
• Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript.
• Architecture Patterns: Microservices, Event-Driven, Serverless.
• Security Standards: OWASP, ISO 27001, SOC 2.
• IaC/DevOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically/internationally as required

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.