Application Architect - Financial System

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About the role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Application Architect for our Financial Systems, you will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of technology projects that support Intact’ s finance modernization and strategic acquisition programs

What you’ll do here:

• Provide impact assessment and estimations for projects and change requests.

• Work with IT BAs to identify any gaps in business & functional requirements.

• Provide solutions to meet business requirements.

• Contribute to the development of technology roadmap.

• Provide technical leadership and support to development teams.

• Creating detail design documents for inbound and outbound integrations

• Ensure that solutions are compliant with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• Ensure consistency with the technological vision and enterprise architectural design roadmap.

• Collaborate and share with other architects in the company to define and implement best practices.

• Maintain and update the architecture documentation.

• Perform POCs on tools and provide recommendations to solve specific business needs.

• Conduct root cause analysis of issues and bottlenecks.

• Make recommendations and participate in improving development and system maintenance processes.

• Maintain a strong business focus with an understanding of the current and strategic direction of Intact technologies.

• Effectively manage relationships and expectations across all management levels.

What you bring to the table:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent relevant experience

• 8-10 years of software design and development experience.

• 3-5 years of experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle ERP and EPM Cloud.

• Hands on experience with Oracle REST/SOAP APIs for data integration and implementing complex integrations

• Good understanding of Oracle ERP Cloud tables and FBDI templates (Financial modules)

• Experience working with enterprise/solution architects, Business and IT BAs, and SMEs.

• Experience working in both agile and waterfall frameworks.

• Experience in Solution Architecture Practices: Creating Impact Assessments, updating roadmaps, identifying patterns, following enterprise standards, building architecture and data flows diagrams.

• Experience of participating in a full lifecycle implementations of ERP projects.

• Understanding of the GL, AR, AP and CM modules.

• Understanding of the Planning and Budget modules.

• Understanding of common technology stack including middleware application, ETL process, web services.

• Understanding of cloud applications and their integrations with on-premise systems.

• Experience working in insurance industry.

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Experience with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services, Oracle EPM, Oracle Apex, Oracle FDI.

• SQL and PL/SQL knowledge.

• Performance tuning experience of database objects and programs.

Experience Working with Data:

• Ability to understand end to end data flow.

• Capable of identifying various data elements, the originating systems, data transformation, target systems, consumption points e.g. reports etc.

• Expertise in creating data flow diagrams and to comprehend existing ones.

• Familiarity with accounting and financial reporting.

Experience with Integration Middleware:

• Experience working with integration middleware like IICS CAI or MuleSoft etc.

• Experience working with database, SQL language, ETL tools, and reporting packages.

• Understanding of data conversion and system integrations with ERP modules.

• High level working knowledge of multiple complex software, various hardware platforms, network architectures, and security best practices.

Architects’ Skills:

• Ability to work with high level requirements and to make architect decisions with limited information in hand.

• Understand business requirements, identify gaps, provide solutions, to lead technical design sessions.

• Capable of interacting effectively with business partners to understand their business processes, needs and solutions.

• Capable of guiding a team through all phases of the technology life cycle, including requirements definition, high level solutioning, development, testing, implementation and warranty support.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.