Define and govern end-to-end application and integration architecture for Staples Canada's retail and e-commerce platforms. Design APIs, event-driven integrations, cloud-native solutions and reference patterns. Recommend technologies and guide teams on JavaScript, React, Node.js, .NET and cloud services. Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and provide mentorship to development teams while partnering with platform, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
Some of what you will do:
As the Application Architect, you will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for defining, governing, and evolving application and integration architecture for Staples Canada’s platforms. This role partners closely with engineering, platform, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure applications are well-integrated, cloud-ready, secure, and aligned to enterprise standards, while remaining pragmatic and delivery-focused. We want an individual who will challenge the norm, strive to create the best experience’s and someone who always puts the customer first
Specifically, You Will:
- Define and maintain end-to-end application architecture for retail and e-commerce platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Translate business capabilities and product roadmaps into clear architectural patterns, reference designs, and technical guardrails.
- Design and govern integration patterns across internal systems and external platforms, including : REST / GraphQL APIs, Event-driven and asynchronous messaging, Third-party SaaS integrations, Cloud-native and hybrid integrations
- Partner with integration, middleware, and platform teams to ensure consistent use of patterns such as: API Gateway / Management; Event streaming / messaging; Data synchronization and caching strategies
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve application and integration capabilities and guide teams on the effective use of JavaScript, React, Node.js, .NET, and cloud services.
- Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams across the full stack.
Some of what you need:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Computer related field
- Masters in Mathematics
- Experience in retail or e-commerce environments.
- Exposure to integration platforms, API management tools, or event streaming technologies.
- 7+ years of experience in application development and architecture (Node.js and/or .NET).
- Hands-on experience with: API-based integrations and asynchronous messaging; Cloud platforms and DevOps practices; Source control, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery
- Solid understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented design principles.
Some of what you will get:
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
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About Us We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
About the TeamAbout the Team At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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