At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
Job Summary:The Senior Technical Architect role is responsible to:
- Ensure CSA Group’s enterprise systems, services and technology solutions are built, implemented and maintained for high availability, scalability, security, integrity, and supportability.
- Identify gaps and drive solutions for critical systems, services and technologies.
- Have advanced technical knowledge and a wide range of understanding in new and emerging IT technologies.
- Provide recommendations on new technologies and solutions, in support of business direction to meet either revenue growth, profitability targets, operational efficiencies, or to manage risk.
- Provide enterprise-level architecture leadership across cloud, AI, integrations, cybersecurity, and modernization.
- Lead cloud-first and digital transformation initiatives aligned with CSA's business strategy.
- Ensure enterprise solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with CSA governance, risk, and control frameworks
Preferred Education & Experience:
- University Degree in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in related technologies
- 5+ years of experience in Software Development Life Cycle
- Experienced in project management preferably in IT projects
- Working experience with external contractors
- Working experience with various User Interface Development tools
- Preferred working experience with CSA Processes – Certification, Inspection, Standards Development, Standards e-commerce
- Experience in analyzing systems and solutions from a Performance perspective.
- Experience in configuring applications, for optimal use of system resources and response times
- Experience in system security and how to implement.
- Experience using API’s, cloud based technologies
- Experience working with Workday, Salesforce, Mulesoft, Outsystems, JIVE, and Microsoft technologies.
- Strong leadership skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Works cross-functionally and thinks both critically and strategically
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
The typical hiring range for this position is $100,890–$132,416 CAD gross annually. The actual base pay offered will depend on factors such as education, licenses, certifications and experience. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.Skills Required
- University degree in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience with related technologies
- 5+ years of Software Development Life Cycle experience
- Experience with project management, preferably IT projects
- Experience working with external contractors
- Experience with user interface development tools
- Experience analyzing systems and solutions for performance
- Experience configuring applications for optimal resource use and response times
- Experience with system security implementation
- Experience using APIs and cloud-based technologies
- Experience with Workday, Salesforce, MuleSoft, OutSystems, Jive, and Microsoft technologies
- Strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration experience
- Experience with CSA processes such as certification, inspection, standards development, or standards e-commerce
What We Do
At CSA Group, we excel in addressing emerging, complex issues and technologies. CSA Group is comprised of two organizations: Standards Development and Testing, Inspection, & Certification. Not-for-Profit Standards Development: The mission of CSA Group’s Standard Development organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. The technical and management standards developed with our 10,000 members improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond. Global Testing, Inspection and Certification: CSA Group’s global commercial subsidiaries generate funding for continued standards research and development in support of our mission. Our commercial subsidiaries provide expert testing, inspection, and certification services that enable manufacturers to demonstrate that their products are in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operating performance standards for markets around the world. We offer deep expertise and industry-leading service delivery across a wide range of current and emerging technologies. To learn more about CSA Group, please visit our corporate website listed in Company Details below.
