Technology Architect - Senior

Project Overview

Ontario Cannabis Store is shaping and governing technology solutions across its digital and enterprise platforms, including OCS.ca, ERP, Power Platform capabilities, and B2B channels. The work focuses on translating business goals into scalable architecture, improving current and future state processes, and supporting delivery and stabilization of enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Key Responsibilities

• Review high-level requirements to scope project size, cost, and timelines
• Analyze business needs and design technology solutions that address core business problems
• Translate requirements into application, integration, and operational designs
• Work with internal stakeholders to manage expectations, clarify requirements, and resolve application issues
• Produce functional solution designs and detailed specifications that support business objectives
• Document current and future state architecture and business processes to drive efficiency
• Develop architectural blueprints and support process optimization and best-practice discussions
• Execute assigned deliverables within a structured project framework
• Implement, configure, and develop components of enterprise applications
• Conduct preliminary testing and validation of designed solutions
• Perform architecture governance reviews throughout project execution
• Support remediation of control gaps in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Provide hyper-care support post-go-live and assist with resolving production issues in enterprise systems

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

• Must be able to work 5 days onsite per week
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong experience with architecture principles, systems integration, and application development
• 5+ years supporting and implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX/365 (Finance & Operations, CRM, or Supply Chain)
• 3+ years as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect
• 2+ years implementing or supporting eCommerce applications or websites
• 2+ years of Power Platform experience
• Experience building integrations and managing master data within Microsoft Dynamics AX/365
• Experience with database technologies such as Oracle and SQL Server
• Knowledge of retail or supply chain processes
• Solid understanding of Dynamics AX/365 modules
• Strong knowledge of the AX/365 data model for key platform documents
• Understanding of day-to-day platform operations, including month-end and year-end close

NICE TO HAVE

• TOGAF or other formal architecture frameworks

Key Skills & Competencies

Microsoft Dynamics AX, Dynamics 365, Finance & Operations, Dynamics CRM, Supply Chain, Power Platform, eCommerce, Systems integration, Application development, Master data management, Integrations, Oracle, SQL Server, TOGAF, Architecture governance, Solution design, Inventory Visibility, Intelligent Order Management