Senior Technical Architect II

Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished and experienced Senior Technical Architect II to join our Bell MediaTV team. This technical leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of video origins and packagers, cloud computing, security, software architecture, DevOps, and a proven ability to design, implement, and maintain highly complex, large-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can independently drive initiatives, mentor others, and contribute significantly to the overall success of our technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze business drivers and requirements to design and develop future-state architecture capabilities for complex and large-scale solutions.
• Lead the design and development of resilient, sophisticated and scalable solution architectures, ensuring alignment with business needs and long-term technology vision.
• Select and recommend appropriate technologies and tools, justifying choices based on technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and future scalability.
• Integrate diverse components of complex, large-scale solutions, ensuring seamless functionality and high performance.
• Oversee the deployment of complex solution architectures, managing risks and ensuring a smooth transition to production environments.
• Provide architectural leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation to drive long-term roadmaps, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Proactively identify and address complex technical challenges, implementing innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for deployed solutions, resolving escalated issues and ensuring system stability.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

• Decisive Problem Solver: Proactively addresses complex challenges with immediate and effective action. 
• Strategic and Adaptable Thinker: Analyzes problems comprehensively, incorporating new information and perspectives to develop innovative solutions. 
• Effective and Empathetic Communicator: Tailors communication style and content to resonate with diverse audiences and achieve optimal understanding. 
• Highly Adaptable and Resourceful: Quickly masters new situations, demonstrating skillful responsiveness to evolving demands. 
• Collaborative Team Builder: Promotes a unified team environment by actively challenging divisive thinking and fostering a shared sense of purpose. 
• Growth-Oriented and Ambitious: Actively seeks out challenging assignments and career development opportunities to expand skills and expertise.  
• Dedicated Mentor and Coach: Provides guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth. 

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a technical architect role or equivalent, with a demonstrated history of successfully delivering complex, large-scale solutions.
• Intermediate certifications in cloud architecture or computing (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and networking (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).  GCP experience and advanced certifications preferred.
• Advanced understanding of business acumen and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, methodologies (SAFe, Agile, Waterfall, DevOps), and related concepts.
• Extensive experience designing and documenting software solutions using various architectural diagrams and notations (UML, etc.).
• Proven experience working with a wide variety of software and hardware technologies, including on-premise and cloud-based environments.
• Advanced knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations (e.g., SOC 2).
• Advanced expertise in DevOpsSec principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Strong proficiency in cloud computing architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, BaaS, CaaS and FaaS and experience with serverless technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills to drive innovative, critical and forward thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.