Application Architect

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Define and own secure, scalable, resilient application architectures and translate business and technical requirements into designs, integration patterns, specifications, and implementation strategies. Provide hands-on technical leadership and collaborate across delivery teams to support solutions through deployment and production readiness while resolving architectural and technical challenges.

Job details

Application Architect 6-month, hybrid contract, downtown Toronto We're currently seeking an experienced Application Architect for a 6-month contract opportunity with a Toronto-based client. This role requires a strong blend of architecture expertise and hands-on development experience, with the ability to guide complex technical solutions from design through delivery. Key Responsibilities: Define and own application architecture and solution designs that are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards. Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, prototyping, troubleshooting, and mentoring development teams. Translate business and technical requirements into application designs, integration patterns, technical specifications, and implementation strategies. Partner closely with Delivery Managers, Developers, QA teams, Infrastructure, Security, Vendors, and other Architecture teams throughout project delivery. Support solutions through design, development, testing, deployment, and production readiness. Proactively identify and resolve architectural and technical challenges that may impact delivery timelines or solution quality. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as an Application Architect within complex enterprise environments. Strong software development background with the ability to remain hands-on when needed. Experience designing scalable, integrated applications and services. Strong understanding of system integration, application security, and modern architecture patterns. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work across technical and business teams to drive successful outcomes. isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires proven Application Architect experience in complex enterprise environments, a strong software development background, and the ability to remain hands-on. Candidates should have experience designing scalable integrated applications and services, understand system integration, application security, and modern architecture patterns, and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.