Principal Technology Architect

On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$118,075–$143,497 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Principal Technology Architect will interface with stakeholders to gather system requirements and provide strategic architectural guidance for banking and financial services projects. They will lead large-scale transformation programs and drive initiatives in cloud, data, AI, and digital engineering.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Infosys is seeking a Principal Technology Architect in Banking domain. The resource will be joining our financial services Architecture team, this is a specialized team with expertise in supporting Enterprise Architecture for Banking, Cards & Payments, Mortgage etc., domain projects. Candidate will be responsible to interface with end-users, IT teams and key stakeholders to gather system requirements. Will also apply technical proficiency across different stages of the software development life cycle including requirements elicitation; this opportunity is to be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. You will also support knowledge transfer with the objective of providing value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape. Required Qualifications: * Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Toronto, Ontario or Calgary, Alberta or be willing to relocate to the area. This position may require travel. * At least 15 years of overall technology experience. * At least 5 years of experience in Architecture or CTO Advisory roles * Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. * Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the Canada without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role currently. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Capital Markets, or Payments. * Proven experience driving Cloud, Data, AI, Digital Engineering, and/or technology modernization initiatives in complex enterprise environments. * Strong banking and financial services domain knowledge, including banking and payments ecosystems. * Experience leading or supporting core banking modernization, including transformation of legacy platforms and technology capabilities. * Strong understanding of digital channels and customer-facing platforms, including modernization of digital banking experiences. * Experience applying FinOps principles to support cloud financial management, cost optimization, and technology efficiency. * Demonstrated experience with AI-enabled SDLC transformation, including the adoption of AI capabilities across software engineering and delivery practices. * Experience implementing or operating within a Product Operating Model and enabling product-centric technology delivery. * Ability to translate business and technology strategies into enterprise architecture, transformation roadmaps, and modernization priorities. * Demonstrated ability to provide strategic technology and architectural guidance to senior stakeholders and influence decisions across business and technology teams. * Ability to balance innovation, modernization, operational resilience, governance, and business outcomes when shaping enterprise technology strategy. * Good to have * TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification * Cloud architecture certification, such as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or equivalent * AI/ML or Generative AI certification from a recognized technology provider * Kubernetes / Cloud Native certification * Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or DevOps certification * Additional certifications in cloud, AI, platform engineering, or emerging technologies are considered an asset The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements. Estimated annual compensation range for the candidate based on the below location will be: Ontario: 118,075 - 143,497 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The candidate will be measured on: • AI transformation deals influenced and won • AI use cases industrialized • Reusable AI assets and accelerators created • Client stakeholder satisfaction • Architecture governance effectiveness • Productivity gains through AI adoption • Talent development and architect mentoring • Revenue growth from transformation programs EEO/ABOUT US About Us Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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Requirements

Candidates must have at least 15 years of technology experience, including 5 years in architecture or CTO advisory roles. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, and candidates must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.