Enterprise Technical Architect

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

29245

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

04-Nov-2025

Area(s) of interest: Information technology

Location(s): Montreal

A career as an Enterprise Technical Architect in the Chief Architect team at National Bank means acting as an expert on the company's technological orientations. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your knowledge of platform engineering, cloud computing and networking.

Your job

Define and develop the Bank's target technological architecture in line with business and enterprise architecture strategies.
Select and recommend infrastructure platforms and fundamental technologies.
Work with cloud engineers and security architects to ensure secure, resilient and scalable solutions.
Define and maintain all essential technical capabilities to support the Bank's hybrid infrastructure strategy, including the network, cloud platforms, automation and security foundations.
Continuously monitor the market to identify emerging technologies, architectural models and best practises relevant to your field, and assess their impact and applicability within the Bank.
Define high-level migration plans to bridge gaps between the future and current state, generally in sync with it budget planning or investment planning processes.

Your team

It involves more than 2,300 experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative way to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.
You report to the Chief Architect on the Architect team. Our team stands out for making strategic and cross-sector decisions for the Bank as a whole. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, Language Training, Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

University degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, and at least 15 years of relevant experience in architecture.
Solid expertise in network architecture and technology (certifications in support), with the ability to assess, rethink and optimise corporate network infrastructure in line with hybrid cloud strategies.
Excellent knowledge of CI/CD practises, DevOps and automation tools.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proven experience in designing and implementing hybrid infrastructure architectures (cloud/on-prem), including the ability to translate strategic concepts into pragmatic technical solutions.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Agile Methodologies Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Coaching DevOps Diversity & Inclusion Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity Cloud-Native Architecture Decision Making Event Driven Architecture Influence others Resiliency System Observability Technical Debt Remediation

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and Family Assistance Program

* Preferential banking services

* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?