At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.
The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Technology Architect – Integration (API, Data & Event Platforms). In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and advancing our enterprise integration strategy, driving the adoption of modern architecture patterns such as API-first and event-driven design. This is an opportunity to work across business and technology teams, influence how systems connect and scale, and contribute to delivering seamless, high-quality experiences for our clients. You will have the chance to lead innovative initiatives, enhance integration capabilities, and make a meaningful impact on the organization’s digital transformation and long-term success.
Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
What you’ll do:
- Design and lead enterprise integration architecture across API, data, and event-driven platforms to support business and technology strategies
- Develop scalable, secure, and resilient integration solutions, including APIs, services, and event-driven architectures
- Define and govern integration standards (API design, data contracts, event schemas) and drive adoption of modern patterns such as API-first and microservices
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective, scalable solutions
- Evaluate and implement integration technologies (e.g., iPaaS, ESB, messaging, event streaming) aligned with enterprise goals
- Analyze existing systems to identify integration gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization and modernization
- Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, regulatory, and performance requirements
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams while supporting best practices in integration design and delivery
- Troubleshoot complex integration issues, including API failures and cross-system data flow disruptions
- Develop integration roadmaps and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying innovation opportunities and emerging technologies
- Communicate architectural decisions and solution impacts clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
What you’ll bring:
- 2+ years of experience in IT solution design and development, with exposure to integration architecture and distributed systems
- Post-secondary degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of integration architecture patterns, including API-led connectivity, event-driven architecture, messaging, and microservices
- Experience designing and governing API ecosystems, including lifecycle management, versioning, and reuse strategies
- Hands-on experience with integration platforms and technologies (e.g., iPaaS, ESB, message brokers, event streaming tools)
- Understanding of data integration patterns, including batch, real-time, and streaming data processing
- Experience designing scalable, loosely coupled, and resilient integration solutions across cloud, SaaS, and legacy environments
- Knowledge of API security models (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and secure data exchange practices
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues, including API failures and data flow disruptions
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architecture designs
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality, relationship-driven service
- Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices
- Adaptability and sound judgment to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and support effective decision-making
- Leadership qualities that promote collaboration, accountability, and a culture of trust and respect
What’s in it for you:
- Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
- Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching
- Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year
- Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at
[email protected]. We’re happy to help.
Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience, and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.
If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.
Reports To: Head of Technology - Data and Integration Platform
Department: IT Data & Analytics
Term: Permanent Full-Time
This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.
As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.
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