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Principal Technical Architect

Appnovation Technologies
Location
Montreal
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Global Services Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Significant senior engineering and technical leadership experience in enterprise platforms, cloud, or large-scale technology delivery
  • Demonstrated experience owning the technical strategy and architecture of a significant platform, product, or technology domain
  • Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams, including engineers, architects, and technical leads
  • Deep, hands-on technical expertise in modern engineering practices, cloud platforms, data and integration patterns, APIs, security, and reliability
  • Experience partnering with senior business and Digital stakeholders to shape technical direction, investment choices, and measurable outcomes
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree in a technology, engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience operating in a highly regulated, global enterprise environment with complex compliance, privacy, security, and risk expectations
  • Experience applying AI-enabled delivery, automation, and platform reuse to improve speed and quality
  • Track record of influencing senior leaders, building trusted partnerships, and creating clarity in ambiguous, high-impact situations
  • Recognized technical depth in the platform’s core technology domain (e.g., agent platforms, data fabric, developer experience, colleague-facing AI, or cyber defence, as applicable)
What the job really is

As a Principal Technical Architect at Appnovation, you will lead the technical strategy and architecture for a key digital platform, ensuring it is modern, secure, and scalable. Your role involves translating business needs into a clear architecture, guiding engineering teams, and establishing technical standards. You will also collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes and implement AI and automation practices to enhance platform delivery.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a blend of technical leadership and hands-on involvement
  • Experience in consulting is preferred, which may indicate a focus on client-facing responsibilities
  • Prior experience and connections in the Life Sciences industry are considered a plus, suggesting a potential industry focus
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