WHO WE ARE

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people.

Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems.

We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a Principal Architect to join the Mariner team. As the Principal Architect at Mariner, you will play a pivotal role in leading our architectural strategy and guiding the development of cutting-edge solutions for our clients. You will also lead and mentor our community of Architects, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.

WHAT YOU LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

Architecture Strategy and Roadmap:

• Develop and drive architectural strategies and technology roadmaps that align with client and organizational goals.
• Translate business needs into actionable architectural plans across application, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Align architectural decisions with business objectives and ensure that technology solutions contribute to business value.

Enterprise Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Align project-level architecture with enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to architectural teams, development teams, and other stakeholders.
• mentor and coach other architects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to architectural best practices.

Architecture Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce architecture governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct architecture reviews to ensure compliance, scalability, and alignment with enterprise goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including executives, business leaders, project managers, and technical teams, to articulate complex architectural concepts and influence decision-making.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and assess vendor solutions to meet architectural requirements and standards

Continuous Learning and Adaptability

• Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry standards, and architectural practices to adapt to evolving business needs and technology advancements.

People Leadership & Talent Allocation

• Lead staffing decisions for architectural roles in collaboration with sales and delivery management.
• Understand team members career goals and interests and align project assignments accordingly.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Architects, fostering skill development and performance improvement.
• Lead performance management activities, including goal setting, feedback, recognition, and managing performance issues.

Bench Management & Team Engagement

• Manage and provide direction to team members when they are between assignments.

• Partner with People & Culture to foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure employees feel connected to Mariner s mission and are engaged in meaningful work
• Communicate important organizational updates and gather team feedback to drive continuous improvement in employee experience.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture, including at least 3 years in a senior or principal architect role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing enterprise architecture strategies.
• Proficiency in one or more architectural frameworks such as TOGAF (certification preferred).
• Strong cross-domain experience (application, infrastructure, data, and security).
• Proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing technical teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with public sector clients is a strong asset.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (advanced degrees and certifications are an asset).

AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Flexible work location
• Support for remote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited Training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!