About this role

Job Description

Owns the end-to-end integration architecture for the program. Acts as the single point of accountability for how enterprise integrations fit together. Translates business and functional requirements into architecture patterns, integration standards, and a design blueprint that the rest of the team builds against. Works closely with the Integration Lead, client architects, and platform SMEs (Red Hat and Microsoft/Azure sides) to ensure the solution is scalable, secure, and supportable.

Responsibilities

Define the target-state integration architecture, including sync/async patterns, event-driven design, and API-led connectivity across HIP and Azure
Author and maintain architecture decision records (ADRs), integration design standards, naming conventions, and reusable pattern catalogs (e.g., request-reply, pub-sub, claim-check, content-based routing, saga/compensation)
Define the Kafka topic strategy (topic design, partitioning, schema governance) and its interplay with Azure Service Bus/Logic Apps
Define the API strategy through 3Scale (API tiers, versioning, security policies, throttling/rate limiting)
Lead architecture governance — design reviews, non-functional requirement (NFR) sign-off (latency, throughput, resilience, DR)
Own the security and compliance posture for integration flows (OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, data-in-transit/at-rest, PII handling between on-prem HIP and Azure)
Guide the Integration Development Lead and Designer on solution-level design decisions and resolve cross-team design conflicts
Interface with client enterprise architecture, Red Hat account/solution architects, and Microsoft Azure architects
Produce architecture artifacts: context diagrams, sequence diagrams, data flow diagrams, capacity/sizing models

Requirements

8+ years in integration/enterprise architecture, with at least 3–4 years designing hybrid (on-prem + cloud) integration platforms
Deep hands-on-turned-architectural experience with Apache Camel, Red Hat Fuse/AMQ, and Spring Boot microservices and Strong working knowledge of Kafka architecture
Deep hands-on-turned-architectural experience with Apache Camel, Red Hat Fuse/AMQ, and Spring Boot microservices
Strong working knowledge of Kafka architecture (topics, partitions, consumer groups, schema registry, exactly-once semantics)
Experience designing API management strategies on 3Scale (or equivalent — Apigee, Mulesoft, Kong, Azure APIM)
Solid understanding of Azure integration services — Service Bus, Logic Apps, API Management, Event Grid/Event Hub
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and Dynamics 365 integration patterns (Dataverse events, virtual entities, connectors)
Proven track record producing architecture governance artifacts (ADRs, design standards, NFR frameworks)
Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills across client, delivery, and platform vendor teams
Work With Us
At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.
We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.
PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.
Department
Consulting Services (Contractor)

Location

Remote in Canada

Remote status

Fully Remote

Contract rate

CAD120 - CAD140/hour

Employment type

Contract

Job Number:

CMP 008-270 (s)

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, we've been building expert teams that help our clients transform products into industry-leading experiences.

With a 100% Canada-based workforce, spanning coast to coast, our diverse team of professionals collaborates to solve complex challenges, support each other’s growth, and take pride in delivering meaningful results.

And behind our work is something bigger. At PLATO, we are committed to breaking down barriers for Indigenous people in the tech industry, while creating positive impact in the communities we serve.

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Consulting Services (Contractor)