IT Solutions Architect - Strategic Projects and Digital Transformation

LGS is about having a career in an environment where you are appreciated for your true value. It is also a company culture focused on diversity and inclusion, where we welcome both local and international talents.

You will be involved in large-scale projects that advance businesses and improve people's lives. You will be at the forefront to collaborate on large-scale digital transformations in the public and private sectors. With LGS, the possibilities are endless. We are a local company with international reach, powered by the intellectual capital of IBM.

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Why become a consultant for LGS?

• Diverse mandates with major clients
• Missions that will propel your career in your field of expertise, while also allowing you to experiment with new technologies
• Dedicated talent acquisition advisors who care about you
• Personalized mandate support service
• The opportunity to receive pre-interview coaching.
• Location: Quebec
• Start Date: August 1, 2026
• Mandate Duration: July 31, 2027
• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
• Work Mode: Hybrid

As an IT Architecture Consultant, the person contributes to active monitoring of opportunities offered by new technologies and designing software, data, and infrastructure components that meet business needs within projects aligned with architectural guidelines and existing foundations. They ensure the consistency of solutions with the organizational structure, current and future needs, as well as the compatibility and integration of new elements with existing components.

The role involves designing software, data, and infrastructure architectures within the framework of large-scale, innovative, and complex projects. Mastery of technologies, the ability to anticipate innovations, and process optimization are key competencies. The person also acts as an advisor to various stakeholders in terms of integration and alignment, requiring effective communication and a good understanding of the needs of various parties involved. The cases handled require extensive and in-depth knowledge in the field.

The person formulates recommendations regarding technological choices and produces the deliverables associated with their field of expertise within the framework of projects with high operational and conceptual complexity. Interactions with multiple stakeholders from various fields are frequent, which implies strong relational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accompany and guide business partners in the analysis and definition of needs, as well as in the choice and evaluation of appropriate technological components.
• Conduct studies, positioning analyses, and design activities, and formulate appropriate technological recommendations.
• Develop, design, and implement conceptual and logical models, as well as design, implementation, and integration strategies.
• Ensure cross-cutting alignment with the entities involved in the projects and provide the required support and follow-ups.
• Coordinate activities to ensure the quality, performance, reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of technological systems and solutions.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years in solution architecture
• University degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and Microsoft Office 365 suite
• In-depth knowledge of design tools such as ArchiMate
• Excellent communication and writing skills, particularly in an executive and influential context
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in large-scale projects
• Ability to thrive in uncertain and ambiguous environments
• Customer orientation
• Action-oriented
• Agile learning
• Openness and appreciation of differences
• Technology mastery
• Effective communication
• Process optimization
• Complex problem-solving
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*The use of the masculine gender is done solely for the sake of simplifying reading and search, and does not aim to discriminate in any way. LGS values diversity and inclusion, and this formulation has no discriminatory intent.*

Be yourself at LGS *LGS is committed to considering all qualified candidates without regard to ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.* *This role may involve working with one or more technologies covered by export control regulations. If you are not a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, please consult with your talent acquisition advisor.* AP-2001094