Solutions Architect

Canadian Tire Corporation • Toronto, ON

25d • CA$90,000 - CA$131,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Solution Architect, the Retail Solution Architect will support hands-on technical solution design and delivery for Supply Chain & Logistics, Store Technology, Merchandising, and eCommerce/Digital lines of business.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions within the retail industry.
• Strong understanding of multiple business domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail)
• Experience translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to create architecture artifacts, including: Solution architecture diagrams, System integration designs, Logical diagrams, Component diagrams, API and interface specifications
• Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms in retail and supply chain ecosystems - including Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, Digital Commerce and related applications and technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing: API-led architectures, Event-driven architectures, Microservices-based solutions, Enterprise integration patterns

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain: forecasting, replenishment, inventory, fulfillment, logistics
• Merchandising: assortment, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle
• Retail: POS, store systems, associate tools, omnichannel experiences

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture across retail domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Technology)
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solution designs
• Create architecture artifacts (including - Solution Diagrams, Design Patterns, data integrations and flows, APIs)
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align on outcomes
• Act as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution
• Provide architectural guidance and influence decision-making
• Design solutions across enterprise systems (Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, Digital Commerce etc.)
• Define integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, and data flows
• Ensure consistency across data models and business processes
• Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed
• Support solution reviews, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise architecture standards and best practices
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives
• Evaluate platforms, tools, and vendor solutions
• Drive adoption of cloud, API-first, and AI-enabled capabilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities
• Product discounts
• Store discounts
• Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
• Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
• Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
• Total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed