We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Technology Architect for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a premier architectural leadership capacity within the digital health and enterprise application streams, specializing in designing secure, scalable, and interoperable public-facing web applications.
As a principal technology architect, you will bridge the gap between business objectives, complex healthcare data flows, and modern cloud architecture frameworks. Operating within a hybrid work model, you will establish conceptual, logical, and physical solution designs, enforce privacy and security compliance, and align product roadmaps with enterprise architecture standards. This position is tailored for a seasoned architect who can lead front-end architecture using Angular and TypeScript, direct backend API integrations, and guide cross-functional Agile delivery squads to build high-performance healthcare platforms.
Location: Toronto, ON
Assignment Type: Hybrid (Up to 3 days per week onsite)
Contract Duration: 9 months (with potential for extension)
Advantages
High-Impact Scope: Direct the end-to-end architecture for secure, public-facing digital health platforms serving the healthcare ecosystem.
Modern Stack Leadership: Lead front-end architecture with Angular and TypeScript while integrating cloud services across Microsoft Azure and AWS.
Healthcare Interoperability Depth: Deepen expertise in HL7 FHIR-based APIs, SMART on FHIR frameworks, and provincial data exchange standards.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Privacy leads, Security teams, and Agile squads to shape technical roadmaps.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the design and implementation of web-based applications using cloud-based architectural frameworks aligned with enterprise governance standards.
Architect end-to-end conceptual, logical, and physical solution designs for secure, scalable public-facing web applications.
Collaborate with business analysts to translate business requirements into technical user stories, acceptance criteria, and system specifications.
Design reusable components, front-end libraries, and architectural frameworks using Angular and TypeScript to drive scalability and maintainability.
Build and govern secure, authenticated application layers using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and REST-based APIs (.NET Core, Java, Node.js).
Integrate healthcare data flows and interoperability frameworks utilizing HL7 FHIR-based APIs and provincial digital assets.
Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated build processes, and containerized deployment workflows in cloud environments.
Perform code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure system reliability and responsiveness.
Collaborate with privacy and security teams to complete Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA) in compliance with PHIPA requirements.
Partner with QA teams to define test strategies, validate architectural intent, and ensure the delivery of high-quality releases.
Monitor application health using telemetry, logging, and alerting tools to proactively identify performance improvement opportunities.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers while fostering team knowledge-sharing in Scrum-based Agile environments.
Qualifications
Core Requirements & Architectural Experience
Software Architecture Tenure: 10+ years of experience in software architecture with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
Healthcare Domain Expertise: 10+ years of demonstrated experience within Ontario's healthcare ecosystem, including eHealth integrations, EMR/EHR/HIS systems, and adherence to PHIPA privacy regulations.
Front-End Architecture Mastery: 10+ years of expert-level proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and modern front-end architectural patterns.
Secure API & Authentication Experience: 10+ years of extensive experience building secure, authenticated customer-facing applications using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and REST-based APIs (.NET Core, Java, Node.js).
Healthcare Standards & Interoperability: 10+ years of solid understanding of HL7 FHIR-based APIs, SMART on FHIR frameworks, healthcare data flows, and interoperability principles.
Cloud & DevOps Depth: 10+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Agile Delivery Leadership: 10+ years of delivery experience within Scrum-based Agile teams, contributing to iterative development, technical guidance, and team leadership.
Preferred Assets
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Advanced Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with Microsoft Azure services (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions) and AWS environments.
Backend Frameworks & Containerization: Knowledge of Java Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and relational/NoSQL databases.
Accessibility Standards: Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance and WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes
Consultative Communication: Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence, support, and articulate complex technical designs to diverse stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Solution-oriented, creative, and detail-oriented with a drive for architectural excellence under tight deadlines.
Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Technology Architect" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
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