Software Architect

Job Number: J1025-1056 Job Title: Software Architect Job Category: Information Technology & Innovation (ICT, Support, Systems, Data & Insight) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: October 28, 2025 Closing Date: November 30, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you're an emerging tech leader who believes digital experiences should deliver white glove service, consider a rewarding career with Shannex. As we navigate a period of rapid growth and business transformation, our team is searching for an innovative, data-driven Software Architect to join our Technology & Innovation Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Learn more at shannex.com/digital.

Shannex is a trusted leader with nearly four decades of proven success in hospitality and healthcare service delivery, and our work is rooted in human-centred experiences that drive better living. Today, our work spans 60+ locations, a workforce of 8,000 Great People, eight brands, nine websites and 35+ systems. With more than 3.6 million square feet under construction and plans to serve new audiences, launch new products and deliver exceptional digital experiences, it's an exciting time to join our team.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by a supportive, multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts while having the autonomy to design and develop a scalable, digital blueprint for the future. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan (and Employee & Family Assistance Program)
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Employer-matched RRSP program
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) with travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education, training and professional development
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation

About the Opportunity

This is a key technical leadership position for a strategic software architect who thrives on solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. In this highly visible role, you will lead the direction and prioritization of digital investments, taking a hands-on role in delivering scalable, API-driven integrations and custom applications that power real-time, personalized experiences. Your work will empower consumers—public, club members, loyalty members, residents and guests—to access information, request services, make reservations, order food, buy tickets, book fitness classes and enjoy life on their own terms. Working cross-functionally, you will ensure digital applications are reliable, scalable, engaging, secure, and aligned with business priorities. You will:

• Ensure solutions are well architected to meet product requirements with room to scale
• Provide expert counsel across organizational initiatives related to technology, programming, integrations and software development. You will work closely with tech stack vendors to deploy new technologies, overseeing integrations with in-house systems and teams.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies within your area of expertise, offering comparative analysis against technologies already in use, driving recommendations and decisions
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and oversee all custom development, programming for integrations, measurement of performance and more
• Ensure digital roadmap and application development is informed by data, user personas/research, desired brand experience

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and delivery; 3+ years experience with point of sale and/or e-commerce development and integrations; including mobile apps and AI assisted tools (ideally for a B2C environment)
• Deep technical experience (advanced knowledge in at least one or more programming language, advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes) with proficiency in Microsoft 365, Git/Github, React, Java, MySQL/PostgresQL, AWS, GCP, Cloudflare, etc.
• Practical cloud native experience
• Understanding of data integration principles, and experience with end-to-end product delivery
• Experienced in UX/CX/UI and experience with large-scale digital transformation projects considered an asset
• A commitment to delivering accessible, secure and highly engaging digital experiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, being able to translate highly complex technical information into plain language for peers, leadership and operations

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.