Principal Architect - Integration Platform

General Information:

Job Title: Principal Architect – Integration Platform (iPaaS & Cloud Architecture)
Location: Toronto (Onsite/ Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting Line: Senior Technical Lead

Salary Range:$185–$210k CAD per year (negotiable)

About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ):

Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations.

We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution.

Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.

If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Architect to take responsibility for the technical architecture and the long-term development of Fulfillment IQ’s core integration platform.

This is not a feature delivery role. This is a platform ownership role.

You will operate as the senior technical authority responsible for ensuring our integration architecture is scalable, resilient, high-throughput, and cost-efficient as the platform grows.

This role combines strategic architecture leadership, selective hands-on engineering, and cross-functional technical influence. You will set standards, define architectural direction, and ensure that small inefficiencies today do not become large operational and cost problems at scale.

Must Have:

• 10+ years of experience building cloud-native backend or platform systems
• Proven experience owning architecture for distributed, high-throughput systems
• Strong experience with event-driven architectures, APIs, or integration platforms
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred) and performance optimization
• Experience working with Python-based backend systems and modern cloud architectures
• Ability to lead through technical influence rather than formal people management.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with iPaaS platforms, middleware systems, or integration-heavy SaaS products
• Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka, Azure Event Hub, or similar platforms
• Exposure to logistics, supply chain, fintech, or data-intensive enterprise systems
• Experience with MongoDB or distributed data storage systems

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Standards

• Own end-to-end architecture for FIQ's integration platform
• Design scalable, event-driven and API-based integration patterns
• Establish architectural standards and "golden path" development practices
• Define patterns for connectors, transformations, retries, fault tolerance, and observability

Performance & Optimization

• Identify architectural bottlenecks before they scale
• Optimize compute, memory, I/O, and cloud infrastructure costs
• Ensure platform reliability under increasing workloads
• Lead architectural reviews and enforce design standards

Technical Leadership

• Act as primary technical gatekeeper for platform decisions
• Build POCs for complex integrations and architectural patterns
• Unblock technically complex challenges across teams
• Translate customer requirements into scalable technical designs

Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams
• Communicate trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications to stakeholders
• Maintain clear technical documentation

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days:

30 Days In

• Develop a deep understanding of Fulfillment IQ’s integration platform, architecture, and technical roadmap
• Build strong working relationships with Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure teams
• Review current platform design, performance bottlenecks, and architectural risks
• Identify quick-win optimization opportunities and priority architectural gaps

60 Days In

• Establish clear architectural standards and platform design guidelines
• Deliver at least one Proof of Concept or reference implementation for a priority integration challenge
• Begin improving performance, scalability, or cost efficiency in at least one core platform area
• Introduce structured architecture review processes

90 Days In

• Present a forward-looking platform architecture roadmap to leadership
• Demonstrate measurable improvement in system reliability, performance, or operational efficiency
• Ensure teams are aligned on platform standards and architectural direction
• Establish a clear long-term technical vision for the integration platform

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Reduced integration failures and platform incidents
• Improved throughput and performance under load
• Adoption of standardized patterns across teams
• Reduced technical debt and architectural rework
• Improved resource utilization and cost efficiency

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply chain solutions. We build careers, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.

 We believe in giving our senior technical leaders real ownership, real influence, and the opportunity to shape platforms that power real-world logistics operations.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Here’s what makes working with us a rewarding experience:

Work That Matters
Build systems that directly impact global commerce and supply chain performance.

Career Growth That Matters
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, learning budgets, and long-term career growth.

Flexibility to Thrive
We support remote and hybrid work models by offering multiple office locations to help you perform at your best.

We Celebrate You
From team wins to work anniversaries, we recognize impact, celebrate milestones and reward performance.

A Collaborative Culture
Work alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and award-winning domain experts who value ownership, transparency, and high standards.

Perks you’ll appreciate:

• Employee Health: Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family 
• Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies
• Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions 
• Professional Growth: Dedicated learning and development budget 
• Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work options
• Perks: Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP)
• Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites

Life at Fulfillment IQ:

Fulfillment IQ is a people-first company built in trust, collaboration, and ownership. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Learn More About Us:

Website: fulfillmentiq.com
LinkedIn: Fulfillment IQ
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