Student, IT Architecture

TL;DR

Student IT Architecture: Hands-on experience in enterprise architecture, system/data design, and technology strategy with an accent on creating diagrams, models, and documentation. Focus on analyzing requirements, participating in technology evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on governance initiatives.

Location: Flexible hybrid schedule at Toronto Office. Current work authorization for Canada is required.

Salary: $25.00–$29.00 hourly

Company

Privately owned financial services company helping Canadian investors with portfolios and services through innovation.

What you will do

• Assist in creating and maintaining architecture diagrams, models, and documentation.
• Support analysis of business and technical requirements for new solutions.
• Participate in technology evaluations and proof-of-concept activities.
• Help maintain architecture repositories and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for assessments.
• Contribute to presentations and documentation for architecture governance meetings.

Requirements

• Working towards a university degree in Computer Science or related engineering, ideally 2nd or 3rd year.
• Must be in a registered co-op program.
• Available full-time for the co-op term duration.
• Foundational knowledge of developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of system architecture concepts (Monolithic vs Microservices).
• Previous knowledge of scripting languages (Groovy, Python, Ruby, Perl, Linux/Unix shell) is an asset.
• Experience in agile/kanban with JIRA/Confluence preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Extensive training in communication, public speaking, networking, business etiquette, and emotional intelligence.
• Opportunities to volunteer with non-profits and make community impact.
• Inclusive environment with career growth and professional development paths.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers with awards for inclusion, mental wellness, and more.

Hiring process

• Application screening for co-op eligibility and qualifications.
• Interviews with recruiters and team; accommodations available on request.
• Only selected candidates contacted; no agencies or phone inquiries.