Enterprise Architect
About the role
Job Title : Enterprise Architect
6-month contract | 100% Onsite in Downtown Vancouver | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa
Our client, a global leader in ship management and maritime services, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the organization’s long-term technology strategy and drive alignment between business priorities and technical direction.
As a senior architectural leader, you will guide enterprise-wide solution design, strengthen architectural governance, mentor technical teams, and support modernization initiatives across a complex global environment. This role requires deep architectural expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence decisions at both strategic and technical levels.
This is a fully onsite position located in downtown Vancouver, working closely with internal teams and business leaders.
Responsibilities:
Architecture Strategy & Governance
- Develop, manage, and evolve the organization’s enterprise architecture , including supporting solution architectures and governance processes.
- Define architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices to guide technical decision-making.
- Lead architectural reviews and ensure solutions align with long-term strategy, performance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Maintain oversight of solution integrity throughout design, development, and implementation stages.
Technical Leadership & Solution Development
- Work with engineering teams, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-structured, technically sound solutions.
- Evaluate proposed solutions for feasibility, scalability, maintainability, and architectural alignment.
- Guide and oversee system design activities, including modernization efforts, enterprise integrations, and service consolidation.
- Produce architecture documents and artifacts that are scalable, secure, modular, and adaptable to evolving needs.
Research, Innovation & Advisory
- Conduct ongoing research on technology trends , platforms, and tools; identify opportunities to enhance systems and maturity.
- Advise business groups on long-term technology implications, platform direction, and architectural impacts.
- Recommend innovative technical and business approaches based on deep cross-domain architectural expertise.
Planning, Delivery & Communication
- Partner with project managers to estimate effort, resource needs, and delivery timelines.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on key architectural decisions, challenges, risks, and accomplishments.
- Lead and participate in design and technical reviews to ensure adherence to architectural principles.
- Communicate architecture roadmaps and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Technical Areas of Expertise
- Highly distributed and large-scale system architectures
- Microservices and service-oriented architectures
- High-performance, resilient, and scalable system design
- Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern infrastructure environments
- Containerization, orchestration, automation, and platform engineering
- Enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and messaging frameworks
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business , or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of progressively senior experience in enterprise architecture across complex, multi-system environments.
- Deep experience with distributed architectures, microservices, cloud environments, and containerized systems.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide multiple projects while ensuring architectural alignment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to translate business strategies into actionable architecture roadmaps.
Preferred
- Master’s degree or professional certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, Azure Architect, etc.).
- Experience in maritime, logistics, industrial, or mission-critical operational environments.
- Track record of leading modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
Why Join
- Drive enterprise technology strategy within a global, mission-critical operation.
- Work onsite alongside senior leaders and technical teams in a highly collaborative environment.
- Influence major architectural decisions across a diverse and evolving system landscape.
- Opportunity to shape future-state architecture across a major international organization.
NOTE : Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply directly. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
About Benchmark Recruitment
Unleash the full potential of your workforce with Benchmark Recruitment - the boutique agency that's shaking up the industry! With over 100 years of combined experience, our leadership team is fueled by a passion for delivering outstanding results for both clients and candidates.
We've seen it all, worked with the biggest names in the game, and listened to what truly matters to you. That's why we created Benchmark Recruitment - to put the focus back on the customer experience and simplify the hiring process. From sourcing top talent to retaining them, we partner with you every step of the way.
From high-growth startups to established enterprises, we have the expertise and network to meet your staffing needs, be it permanent, contract, or contract-to-hire. We're not just talking the talk, we walk the walk too. Our team is equipped with the latest technology and empowered with a work-life balance that their families deserve.
Join the next generation of recruitment with Benchmark Recruitment - where exceptional service meets exceptional results.
Enterprise Architect
About the role
Job Title : Enterprise Architect
6-month contract | 100% Onsite in Downtown Vancouver | Must hold a valid Canadian Work Visa
Our client, a global leader in ship management and maritime services, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the organization’s long-term technology strategy and drive alignment between business priorities and technical direction.
As a senior architectural leader, you will guide enterprise-wide solution design, strengthen architectural governance, mentor technical teams, and support modernization initiatives across a complex global environment. This role requires deep architectural expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence decisions at both strategic and technical levels.
This is a fully onsite position located in downtown Vancouver, working closely with internal teams and business leaders.
Responsibilities:
Architecture Strategy & Governance
- Develop, manage, and evolve the organization’s enterprise architecture , including supporting solution architectures and governance processes.
- Define architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices to guide technical decision-making.
- Lead architectural reviews and ensure solutions align with long-term strategy, performance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Maintain oversight of solution integrity throughout design, development, and implementation stages.
Technical Leadership & Solution Development
- Work with engineering teams, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-structured, technically sound solutions.
- Evaluate proposed solutions for feasibility, scalability, maintainability, and architectural alignment.
- Guide and oversee system design activities, including modernization efforts, enterprise integrations, and service consolidation.
- Produce architecture documents and artifacts that are scalable, secure, modular, and adaptable to evolving needs.
Research, Innovation & Advisory
- Conduct ongoing research on technology trends , platforms, and tools; identify opportunities to enhance systems and maturity.
- Advise business groups on long-term technology implications, platform direction, and architectural impacts.
- Recommend innovative technical and business approaches based on deep cross-domain architectural expertise.
Planning, Delivery & Communication
- Partner with project managers to estimate effort, resource needs, and delivery timelines.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on key architectural decisions, challenges, risks, and accomplishments.
- Lead and participate in design and technical reviews to ensure adherence to architectural principles.
- Communicate architecture roadmaps and strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Technical Areas of Expertise
- Highly distributed and large-scale system architectures
- Microservices and service-oriented architectures
- High-performance, resilient, and scalable system design
- Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and modern infrastructure environments
- Containerization, orchestration, automation, and platform engineering
- Enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and messaging frameworks
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business , or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of progressively senior experience in enterprise architecture across complex, multi-system environments.
- Deep experience with distributed architectures, microservices, cloud environments, and containerized systems.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide multiple projects while ensuring architectural alignment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to translate business strategies into actionable architecture roadmaps.
Preferred
- Master’s degree or professional certifications (TOGAF, Zachman, Azure Architect, etc.).
- Experience in maritime, logistics, industrial, or mission-critical operational environments.
- Track record of leading modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
Why Join
- Drive enterprise technology strategy within a global, mission-critical operation.
- Work onsite alongside senior leaders and technical teams in a highly collaborative environment.
- Influence major architectural decisions across a diverse and evolving system landscape.
- Opportunity to shape future-state architecture across a major international organization.
NOTE : Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply directly. Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
About Benchmark Recruitment
Unleash the full potential of your workforce with Benchmark Recruitment - the boutique agency that's shaking up the industry! With over 100 years of combined experience, our leadership team is fueled by a passion for delivering outstanding results for both clients and candidates.
We've seen it all, worked with the biggest names in the game, and listened to what truly matters to you. That's why we created Benchmark Recruitment - to put the focus back on the customer experience and simplify the hiring process. From sourcing top talent to retaining them, we partner with you every step of the way.
From high-growth startups to established enterprises, we have the expertise and network to meet your staffing needs, be it permanent, contract, or contract-to-hire. We're not just talking the talk, we walk the walk too. Our team is equipped with the latest technology and empowered with a work-life balance that their families deserve.
Join the next generation of recruitment with Benchmark Recruitment - where exceptional service meets exceptional results.