Solution Architect, Mobile

What you'll do

• Key champion to architect, build, iterate and manage our mobile portfolio at CTC

• Research and maintain an extensive knowledge base of current digital technology advancements, trends and directions for mobile platforms and capabilities, preferably in the Retail environment

• Develop and implement technology aligning with overall digital architecture frameworks and standards

• Perform analysis and solution design for all aspects of the mobile portfolio

• Make recommendations on strategic and architectural direction

• Ensure that code developed is compliant with latest design standards and best-practices

• Help to raise the overall skill and quality level through pairing, design/code reviews, and mentoring

• Push forward our testing process including unit, integration- and functional testing

• Participate in the design phase of projects in the Digital space consisting of new implementations, technology upgrades and infrastructure solutions for a wide range of business needs

• Provide technical leadership and consulting to the various business areas of CTC

• Deliver recommendations based on various software product evaluations

• Develop long term strategic mobile architecture to ensure solutions meets current and future requirements

• Deliver project work in a timely manner with the appropriate level of detail and expertise applied

• Maintain strong relationships with peers and other stakeholder

What you bring

• 2-3 year's experience as a Solution Architect with a background in mobile application development

• Demonstrated ability of designing scalable digital experiences for both iOS and Android ecosystems across the full stack of technologies - including App Store requirements and opportunities

• Broad experience with hands-on involvement in the design and development of multiple native mobile apps

• Demonstrated ability to understand and accurately scope mobile technology business requirements as well as effort and recommend mobile solutions to meet business objectives

• Knowledge of/or hands-on experience with mobile technologies of the following functions: Swift, SwiftUI, Java/Android, Kotlin, Objective-C, Jenkins

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and knowledge of enhancing mobile CI/CD pipeline

• Proven experience providing advice and direction to the software development team with regards to architecture and software engineering best practices in mobile development

• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and agile methodologies

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.