Solution Architect, Technology Transformation

As a Solution Architect within Group Functions Technology, you will help shape technology solutions that enable business transformation and modernization. Working across business and technology teams, you will translate complex needs into secure, scalable architectures and help guide solutions from early exploration through implementation.You will work across cloud, AI, automation, and modern engineering practices, evaluating emerging technologies and identifying practical opportunities to improve business and technology outcomes. This is an opportunity to combine architecture expertise with strategic influence while helping shape how technology evolves across the organization.Position Responsibilities:Design secure, scalable, and resilient solution architectures that support business transformation and technology modernization.Partner with product owners, business analysts, engineers, and technology leaders to translate business needs into clear technical solutions and architecture designs.Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply Generative AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve business processes and technology outcomes.Develop proofs of concept, conduct technical assessments, and lead feasibility studies to evaluate new technologies and solution approaches.Guide cloud and application modernization using cloud-native architecture and modern engineering practices.Present solution architectures, recommendations, and technology decisions through architecture and technology governance forums.Develop transformation proposals and transition architectures that help teams move effectively from current-state to target-state solutions.Assess internal and third-party solutions for architectural fit, security, resilience, availability, and technology risk.Ensure proposed solutions align with applicable security, data governance, architecture, and regulatory requirements.Required Qualifications:Experience designing solutions as a Solution Architect, Technology Architect, or in a comparable architecture role, including experience supporting technology or digital transformation initiatives.Experience designing cloud-based or cloud-native solutions using Azure, AWS, or another major cloud platform.Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts and an interest in applying AI to practical business and technology opportunities.Understanding of application security, architecture principles, and modern engineering practices such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.Familiarity with architecture as code or related approaches to automating and managing architecture artifacts.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical technology solutions.Ability to communicate architecture decisions clearly and influence both technical and business stakeholders.Ability to balance multiple priorities, navigate changing requirements, and deliver against agreed outcomes.When you join our team:We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io Salary LocationToronto, OntarioWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for the salary range for your location.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.SummaryLocation: Toronto, OntarioType: Full time