Principal Architect

Principal Architect (Future Opportunities)  New Brunswick, Canada •
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada •
Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description  Posted Friday, October 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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. LikeSHIFT 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.
We are seeking a Principal Architect to join the Mariner team. As the Principal Architect, 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.
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.
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.
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…