Senior Consultant - Platform Architect - Technology Strategy and Transformation
Ernst and Young2 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise platform and application architectures aligned with client objectives and technology strategies.
- Gather requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architectures.
- Support application modernization, cloud migration, digital transformation, and platform optimization initiatives.
- Develop solution designs, architecture diagrams, integration patterns, technical roadmaps, and implementation recommendations.
- Assess technology ecosystems and identify opportunities for platform enhancement, consolidation, process improvement, and innovation.
- Evaluate technology platforms, tools, and architectural approaches.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, data, and product teams on architecture decisions.
- Ensure solutions meet enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, regulatory considerations, and industry best practices.
- Participate in architecture reviews, design workshops, technical discussions, and governance forums.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to developers and junior consultants.
- Support client presentations, solution demonstrations, proposal development, and client workshops.
- Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, reusable assets, and innovation initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in technology architecture, design, and implementation, focused on digital transformation in financial services.
- Proven experience as a platform architect and in leading cross-functional teams and complex technology projects.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
- Hands-on infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps background, including experience supporting AI workloads in production.
- Proficiency in Python and Terraform, with deep experience in Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS EKS, AWS ECS, and Azure AKS.
- Working knowledge of major cloud AI ecosystems, open-source platforms, and agentic AI monitoring and observability suites.
- Hands-on experience building and deploying AI agents with LangGraph, CrewAI, and proprietary cloud-based agentic platforms.
- Deep experience in API integration and development.
- Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Consulting or professional services experience is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to work Eastern Time.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including Toronto and Vancouver base salary ranges of $90,500–$120,000.
- Discretionary bonus program, medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, defined contribution pension plan, vacation policy, statutory holidays, and paid personal days.
- Training, mentorship, coaching, and learning opportunities for professional growth.
- Inclusive and flexible work environment with programs supporting physical, financial, and social well-being.
About Ernst and Young
Ernst & Young (EY) provides audit/assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to enterprises, financial institutions, and public‑sector clients. Structured as a global network of partner‑owned member firms, it sells professional services on a fee basis, including a dedicated Financial Services Organization for banking, insurance, and capital markets. Headquartered in London, EY was formed in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young, and operates in 150+ countries.