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This role is responsible for providing end-to-end solution architecture support across SLFD Distribution initiatives, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.
You will act as a strategic advisor and technical leader, shaping solution direction, driving modernization, and guiding delivery teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. As a Solution Architect, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering high-quality solutions that enhance advisor experience, improve operational efficiency, and align with enterprise standards.
For this position we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Solution Architect to support and drive transformation across Sun Life’s Distribution (SLFD) ecosystem, with a focus on advisor-facing technologies and platforms.
We are looking for a seasoned candidate with deep experience in Financial Services and a strong understanding of advisor technology, enterprise platforms, and modern architecture practices. AI/Agentic acceleration, both from a viewpoint of application development and the use of automated Agents are essential.
Bring us your passion for working as an integrated team of business and technology leaders to translate business needs into scalable, future-ready solutions. Your ability to combine technical expertise with strong business insight will enable impactful delivery across a complex and evolving advisor landscape.
What will you do?
Strategy, Architecture & Modernization
Shape technology strategy including build vs. buy decisions, modernization approaches, and architecture roadmaps
Define target-state architectures, patterns, and solution designs for Distribution platforms
Drive adoption of modern technologies including cloud, APIs, and digital platforms
Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, platforms, and vendor solutions
Solution Delivery & Governance
Lead architecture activities across SLFD Distribution initiatives
Guide solutions through governance processes (ATG, Triage, PAA, RTAB, ETAB, ISRA)
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards
Identify and manage risks, trade-offs, and technical debt
Business–Technology Leadership
Translate business requirements into scalable, enterprise-aligned solutions
Communicate technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders
Influence decision-making to align technology outcomes with business strategy
Advisor Experience & Domain Expertise
Provide expertise on advisor technology ecosystems and integration patterns
Assess solution impact on advisor workflows, adoption, and productivity
Guide design decisions to ensure successful rollout and long-term usability
Portfolio Oversight & Engagement
Identify opportunities for early architectural involvement
Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning discussions
Vendor & Technology Selection
Support vendor evaluation and selection (RFP/RFQ)
Ensure solutions meet scalability, integration, and enterprise requirements
Architecture Artifacts & Application Management
Maintain architecture diagrams and documentation
Manage application and architecture portfolios within EA/APM tools
Delivery Enablement & Leadership
Provide guidance to delivery teams and technical leads
Support Agile and DevOps practices
Incident & Problem Resolution
Provide architectural support during major incidents
Contribute to root cause analysis and solution improvements
What do you need to succeed?
Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, governance, and road-mapping
Experience in advisor technology ecosystems and enterprise applications
Expertise in APIs, integration patterns, and cloud platforms
Well versed on digital enterprise solutions
Stakeholder engagement across business and technology
Problem-solving and strategic thinking
Driving alignment across teams
Balancing short-term and long-term priorities
Proficient in using AI tools (Claude, co-pilot, etc)
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field
10+ years of Solution Architecture experience in Financial Services
Experience with cloud, APIs, and enterprise systems
Experience working in Agile environments
What’s in it for you?
Flexible hybrid work model #LI- Hybrid
Competitive salary and bonus structure influenced by market range data
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.
We are proud to be on the 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com
We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
125,000/125 000 - 195,000/195 000
Job Category:
IT - Application Development
Posting End Date:
13/06/2026
Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
We provide a wide range of insurance and investment products and services in key markets around the world including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Indonesia. At Sun Life, we have more than 34,000 employees and 112,900 advisors worldwide.
Websites:
Canada www.sunlife.ca/en/
US www.sunlife.com/us/en/
Vietnam www.sunlife.com.vn
Hong Kong www.sunlife.com.hk
Indonesia www.sunlife.co.id
Malaysia www.sunlife.com.my
Philippines www.sunlife.com.ph
