Fraud Domain Architect

Job Title: Fraud Domain Architect

Job Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $75.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will serve as an experienced Domain Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic and technical leadership across business and technology domains. The candidate will possess deep domain expertise, strong architecture capabilities, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Domain Leadership

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned business domain.
• Provide domain consultation to business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams.
• Drive domain best practices, standards, frameworks, and governance.
• Identify opportunities for business process optimization and digital transformation.
• Define and maintain domain architecture roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Design end-to-end solutions that support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Review and approve solution designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Engage with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technology initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement discussions, and architecture review sessions.
• Act as a trusted advisor for domain-related decisions and investments.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses.
• Support project teams during implementation, testing, and production deployment.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to the domain.
• Drive innovation initiatives and recommend technology modernization strategies.
• Mentor architects, analysts, and technical teams on domain knowledge and architectural practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in Domain Architecture or SME roles.
• Strong understanding of business processes, domain models, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Experience in designing large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in one or more domains such as Banking, Insurance, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Fraud Management, Risk & Compliance, or Data & Analytics.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with API-led architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, and Data Architecture.
• Familiarity with Architecture Frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or ArchiMate.
• Relevant certifications are preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking.
• Domain Expertise.
• Solution Architecture.
• Problem Solving.
• Leadership & Mentoring.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Communication & Presentation Skills.
• Risk Assessment & Governance.

Success Metrics:

• Alignment of technology solutions with business objectives.
• Improvement in operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Architecture compliance and governance adherence.
• Reduction in solution risks and technical debt.
• Successful delivery of strategic programs and transformation initiatives.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities