Associate Architect

At Broadridge, we’ve built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Job Description

The Associate Architect is responsible for to assist in creating and organizing project charters which document client and internal requirements into high level solution descriptions which are used as input to our planning and project estimation process. This encompasses the architectural domains: business processes (together with Client Services and representatives of the BA, QA and Development department), information/data, application landscape, infrastructure landscape and IT services, and the SDLC in line with the business needs.

Key Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Creation of project Charters to communicate detailed solution to the client, RPM management, project estimation, business analysts and development.
• Ability to interact with and brief customers and internally at an architect and technician level.
• Understand RPM system components, architecture and limitations to find the optimal solution for integration with customer systems.
• Ability to select the most appropriate design patterns for various integration solutions, including batch file exchange, real time messaging, data synchronization.
• Work with internal groups to design and document solutions for interoperability and interconnectivity between RPM solution components and various customer systems.
• Ability to conceptualize, design and document and present fully functional integration solutions

Basic Skill Level Requirements

Education:

• University or College Degree in Computer/Software engineering or a related discipline

Experience:

• Significant experience developing, managing, and publishing external and internal documentation involving multiple contributors, including product overviews, service descriptions, implementation guides, API reference guides, and integration guides
• Strong understanding of high-level architectural concepts in infrastructure, solution, technical and business architecture.
• Experience developing documentation for SaaS and API solutions for a technology company.
• Knowledge of structured XML/JSON-based authoring environments.
• Knowledge of interface technologies and tools such as Serviced Oriented Architectures (SOA), REST Services, XML Schema, YAML, Swagger, Postman, and MQ Series.
• Knowledge of security standards and implementations, such as SAML, JWT, OAUTH, Single Sign On, TLS.
• Knowledge of key business integration points such as electronic signatures, CIF systems, Books of Record, financial product manufacturer and distributor systems, and common integration solutions like Cannex, Fundserv.
• Understanding of system integration concepts such as data synchronization, two phase commit, and data reconciliation.
• Understanding of ASP functionality and services including service levels, management processes, batch scheduling, system monitoring.
• Financial Services business knowledge

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to independently produce documents which are suitable for client consumption.
• Excellent project management, and interpersonal communications skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, flexible, self-directed, self-starter, who can meet deadlines in an Agile environment with a desire to expand their technical and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to use modern technical tools such as Microsoft Office editors and tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, etc., to write and document procedures for client and prospect deliverables.

Recruitment Process

COVID-19 has accelerated change across our workplace, including our hiring practices. As a result, throughout your application process, you may be asked to connect with us virtually, and may not be required to meet in-person. Our recruiters will explain how virtual interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process, and they will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible.

At this time the role will start as full-time remote, as all of our associates are working from home. You should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours. When everyone is able to return to the office this role will be hybrid, offering the right balance of virtual working and on-site activities (based out of our British Columbia or Ontario office location) for associates and clients as per the specific requirements of each role.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.