SKYWISE - Solution Architect

Job Description:

Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.

As a Solutions Architect at Skywise, you will collaborate with fellow architects, development teams, and other stakeholders to design resilient, feasible, and scalable solutions for our customers. You will also prioritize features that build out the architecture runway, and align with standards.

To be successful in this role, you need to be a team player with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.

Main Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and other stakeholders to align the technical solution with the business requirements

Responsible for the solution architecture life-cycle activities i.e. requirements gathering, architecture design, architecture documentation, architecture evaluation, architecture evolution, etc.

Create, maintain, and prioritize the enabler feature work in the program backlog and help development teams understand and break down the enabler features into user stories as needed

Provide architecture guidance to development teams

Collaborate with other professionals to create/align/evolve development processes and standards

Conduct/participate in non-functional requirement and architecture decision assessments

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development

Minimum of 1 year of experience in software architecture

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent

Minimum qualifications/skills:

Experience in software architecture/systems design and team leadership

Experience with software development/architecture on the cloud (preferable AWS)

Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment

Experience with software design including design patterns, algorithms

Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns

Experience with Agile methodology, and ideally (but not necessarily) Kanban and SAFe

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices

Experience with systems integration

Experience working on data-driven and event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS)

Knowledge of software security standards and best practices

Architecture certifications

Knowledge of .NET, Vue.js, and CI/CD tools is a plus, as these are the primary technologies in our organisation

What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

Being part of Airbus Network

Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)

Free parking

Vacation Days (15 - 25)

Professional Development Day

Christmas shut down

Summer core hours

Strong work-life balance

Casual dress code

Competitive group benefits plan

Strong focus on mental health support benefits

Sick and Personal days

RRSP matching program

Life Insurance

Access to Employee Share Scheme

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Referral program

Rewards and Recognition program

Training and Development Support

Monthly Lunch and Learns

Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

An active social committee

Organized Volunteer Events

Game room, including a flight simulator!

Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

And much more

AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

NAVBLUE, Inc.

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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