Principal Software Developer and Architect

This is a Full Time Job

We are currently hiring for the position of:

PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER & ARCHITECT

TIFF is hiring its first Principal Developer & Architect – a senior individual contributor who will establish our enterprise architecture practice while remaining a hands-on contributor to engineering and data delivery. Reporting to the VP, Digital Transformation, you will set architecture standards, lead solution design on complex initiatives, and write production code alongside the team. This role is not advisory-only: candidates who are not comfortable writing production code need not apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Define and maintain TIFF’s enterprise architecture – setting integration patterns, platform standards, security architecture, and data architecture principles to guide coherent, scalable technical evolution.
• Lead solution architecture for major implementations and integrations, producing technical designs that delivery teams and vendor partners build to with confidence.
• Contribute directly to software development and data engineering – writing production code alongside the team and building internal capability rather than external dependency.
• Establish technical governance: code review standards, AI code validation, and security review criteria that hold TIFF’s technology delivery to a consistent, auditable quality bar.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to both the Digital Transformation & Data and IT Operations pillars on architecture, platform selection, and vendor capability assessment.
• Provide formal dotted-line mentorship to the Digital Technology Analyst, including code review and professional development, to grow TIFF’s internal engineering capability over time.

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

Start date: April 27, 2026

WORK LOCATION:

Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

Weekly in-office requirements:

Minimum 2 days (November to April)

Minimum 3 days (May to October)

Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• 8 years of progressive software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead technical architecture capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of both defining architecture and personally contributing to engineering delivery – this is not an advisory-only role.
• Hands-on proficiency in Python, Java, .NET, or an equivalent language; ability to write and review production-quality code.
• Experience with data engineering, data platform design, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong technical governance skills: code quality standards, documentation practices, and security review.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

VACANCY:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.

Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of Thursday, April 10, 2026.

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.