Senior Application Architect

Overview

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Position

Senior Application Architect

Stantec is looking for a Senior Application Architect that will be responsible for designing and overseeing the architecture of various software systems. The role ensures that applications (both cloud-based and on-premises) are scalable, secure, and integrated with existing systems, including our Oracle EBS ERP platform. They will work closely with our Custom Software Solutions development team, global database administrators, and business stakeholders/SMEs to translate business requirements into technical solutions and guide projects through to successful implementation.

The initial focus of the role will be to work with business stakeholders/SMEs to optimize workflows and business processes between our Project Managers and Project Accountants (PM2PA). This will involve enhancing and integrating numerous existing applications and data stores, including our on-premises Oracle E-Business Suite, and in the future, Oracle Fusion Cloud apps.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Architecture: Design and document the overall application architecture for projects, spanning on-premises systems and cloud platforms. Ensure architectures are scalable, reliable, and meet business requirements. This includes creating strategies for integrating cloud services with existing systems (e.g. ensuring new cloud applications interface smoothly with Oracle EBS). Analyze current application portfolios and identify opportunities to improve or modernize them.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Provide expertise in cloud services (such as Oracle and/or Azure) and architect cloud-based applications or migrations. Ensure cloud solutions follow security and compliance requirements. Design microservices-based systems on Azure that integrate with on-premises Oracle databases, adhering to cloud provider best practices and internal guidelines.
• Oracle EBS Integration: Serve as the subject matter expert on Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) within the architecture. Ensure new and existing applications integrate with Oracle EBS where necessary (e.g., Financial or Project Accounting systems interfacing with Oracle EBS). Provide guidance on EBS enhancements and customizations, ensuring they are done in line with best practices to maintain system stability and upgradability. This may involve designing APIs or middleware for data exchange between Oracle EBS and existing on-premises applications, cloud applications, or advising on EBS configuration to support new business requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to software development teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Lead architecture review sessions and code reviews, mentor developers, and assist in troubleshooting complex issues. Communicate architectural decisions and rationale to the team as a bridge to our custom software development group. Ensure adherence to design principles and patterns.
• Performance, Security & Compliance: Incorporate security requirements and performance considerations into all architecture designs. Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance standards. Collaborate with IT Security to perform risk assessments and include controls for data protection, high performance, availability, and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization (SMEs, business analysts, project managers, IT leadership) to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs. Participate in requirement-gathering workshops and liaise with vendors or external partners when third-party systems or cloud services are involved.
• Project Involvement: Take part in planning and executing IT projects as the architecture owner. Estimate effort and resources for architectural tasks, monitor progress, and lead proof-of-concept initiatives when appropriate. Ensure proper architectural documentation for future reference and onboarding.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices, including cloud innovations, DevSecOps, and Oracle EBS features. Drive adoption of new technologies and establish internal best practices and technical standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering/architecture with full SDLC, including senior design/architecture responsibilities.
• Oracle EBS Expertise: Proven experience with Oracle E-Business Suite in architectural or senior development roles, including lifecycle implementations or major upgrades and knowledge of EBS modules (e.g., Financials, Project Billing and Costing, HCM).
• Oracle EBS Technical Stack: Knowledge of Oracle Database, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms/Reports, Workflow, and interfaces; ability to design or review EBS customizations, data migrations, and integrations.
• Cloud Architecture & Services: Experience designing and deploying applications on Oracle Cloud and/or Microsoft Azure; familiarity with multi-tier, microservices, event-driven patterns, and cloud-native design.
• DevOps & CI/CD & Agile Practices: Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and Agile methodologies. Proficiency with tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD; familiarity with Ansible/Puppet/Chef, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC (e.g., Terraform).
• Systems Integration: Strong API and middleware design skills; experience with RESTful/SOAP web services and enterprise integration patterns; knowledge of integration tools such as Oracle Integration Cloud or ESB/ SOA.
• Technical Proficiencies: Proficiency in Python/Django, Java, or C#; strong SQL and Oracle Database/PL-SQL skills; Linux environment; version control and build tools; experience with REST APIs and architecture tools.
• Architecture & Design Knowledge: Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, UML/diagrams, and familiarity with TOGAF or Zachman (optional but beneficial).
• Methodologies: Experience with Agile/Scrum, DevSecOps, and possibly ITIL/PRINCE2/PMP for alignment with processes.
• Testing & Quality: Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and performance testing tools.
• Security by Design: Security-focused design, threat modelling, and adherence to standards (ISO 27001 and internal policies).
• Performance & Reliability Engineering: Design for performance and reliability, including caching, load balancing, DR, and backup strategies.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain clear architectural documentation and living artifacts.
• Continuous Learning & Improvement: Encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing learning within the team.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $122,500.00 - $183,800.00 Annually
• Pay Transparency: Pay ranges provided in compliance with laws; final compensation based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Some roles may be bonus-eligible. Part-time pay will be pro-rated.
• Benefits Summary: Health, dental, vision plans; wellness program; HSA/Wellness accounts; retirement plan; employee stock purchase program; group savings accounts; life and disability insurance; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; professional membership coverage.
• Temporary/casual employees have access to retirement plan, stock purchase program, and savings account.
• The above benefits may not apply to union positions per applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Additional Information

• Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
• Organization: 1973 IT Services-US Corporate-Denver CO
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Justification: New Position
• Travel: No
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 22/01/ :01:46
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