Senior Enterprise Architect - Edmonton, Alberta
at Mariner Innovations

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner's purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions. This role will work closely with business and IT stakeholders to align technology with organizational goals, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

This opportunity is open to both full-time salaried employees and independent contractors.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:  

• Develop and maintain Enterprise Architecture frameworks and governance.
• Define target-state architectures and roadmaps to support modernization.
• Align technology decisions with Alberta Courts' strategic and operational goals.
• Lead architectural assessments, gap analysis, and integration design.
• Promote architecture standards, principles, and patterns across teams.
• Provide guidance to solution architects and engineering teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend future-state platforms.
• Support risk management, security alignment, and cost optimization.
• Model business capabilities, workflows, and domain architectures.
• Manage technical debt and advise on rationalization opportunities.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• More than eight years of experience leading cross-functional agile product teams.
• Over five years architecting, managing, and maintaining enterprise technology platforms.
• More than eight years of experience identifying and analyzing requirements across multiple architecture domains.
• More than seven years developing comprehensive documentation for enterprise application architectures.
• Over seven years designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise platform solutions.
• More than eight years of providing architectural leadership, planning, estimating, and presenting strategies to senior stakeholders.

ASSETS:

• More than five years collaborating across business and technical teams to optimize architecture.
• Over five years contributing to enterprise architecture standards and governance.
• Demonstrated experience serving as an Application Architect within large, complex organizations.
• Experience with amCharts, Mobile Solution architectures, OWASP Top Ten security practices are considered assets

  …AND YOU ARE...  

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do    
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges  
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader   
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision  
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable  
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members  
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations  
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively  
• Energized by our company values!    

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
• Hybrid work environment, with some on-site presence required as needed.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program  
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care  
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days  
• Unlimited training   

WHY MARINER? 

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions. 

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner! 

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day. 

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. 

Join our growing team!