IT System Architecture Specialist

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter.

Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life. . 5 Information confidentielle et/ou propriété de CAE inc

• Meaningful work that drives professional development.
• Opportunity to enter the technology industry and to grow in it.
• Working in a collaborative environment.
• Being part of a high-performance team.

• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules and “California Fridays” all year.
• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules and “California Fridays” all year.
• Fun at work: Social and community activities all year round!

As an IT System Architecture Specialist on our team, your mission is to be the technical leader in multidisciplinary teams including architecture, customer experience, cybersecurity, project management and project sponsors.

Your involvement in delivery teams will lead you to be involved not only in internal CAE programs, but also in external programs for our customers.

• →Play a technical leadership role in all aspects of the project life cycle, from the creation of a solution to the initial launch by way of a needs analysis, design, and implementation.
  • →Design architectures in a hybrid environment, but with a "cloud first" vision.
  • →Design architectures according to non-functional requirements including our technological vision, cybersecurity, compliance, and availability of these solutions.
• →Provide expertise and advice to ensure that technology teams and technology-related fields of activity understand the architectural and technology options that support their business initiatives.
• →Participate in defining CAE's cloud adoption strategy, its impact on the solution architecture, and its impact on CAE's application base.
  • →Define and manage the cloud governance strategy.
  • →Define and manage the migration and application modernization plan.
• →Be an agent of change and a promoter of the agile mentality.
  • →Support delivery teams in their agile transformation and in their adoption of DevOps practices.
  • →Contribute to a collaborative and stimulating work environment.
• →Keep on top of new trends and participate in CAE's technology watch.

• University degree in computer science or equivalent.

• At least eight years' experience in IT and three to five years' experience in solution or project architecture.
• Personal motivation, energy, team player, and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a collaborative matrix environment.
• Experience working with system integrators or in the implementation of supplier products an asset.
• Good understanding of networking principles.
• Ability to work with the cybersecurity team through knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their impact on the solution architecture.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture and design principles.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.) required.
• Motivated by continuous learning and ability to learn quickly about new technologies.
• Experience in developing solutions in heterogeneous and hybrid application environments.
• Good knowledge of the IT application development life cycle.
• Exposure to multiple and diverse technologies and processing environments.
• Bilingualism (French and English) required.

Join the driver of change at CAE: our next growth horizon will be reached above all through digital innovation for our customers' success!

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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