Architect, Enterprise Integration & Data Connectivity

About Northleaf Capital Partners Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With US$31 billion in capital commitments raised to date, Northleaf has an established, long-term track record as an investor in private equity, private credit and infrastructure globally. Northleaf’s 300+ person team, located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York, Seoul and Tokyo, is focused exclusively on sourcing, evaluating and managing private markets investments. Northleaf manages closed and open-end funds across a range of global private markets strategies and a series of separately managed accounts with customized investment strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of leading institutional investors and family offices. As part of its ambitious growth strategy, Northleaf is also developing specific private markets products and investment solutions for insurance and wealth management clients. Position : Architect, Enterprise Integration & Data Connectivity Northleaf is seeking an experienced integration leader to own and evolve the firm's enterprise integration capability. This role will define integration strategy, deliver complex integrations, and establish scalable, modern patterns for data exchange across internal systems and external partners. The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise and relevant industry insights with leadership, communication, and execution skills. They will be responsible for driving integration initiatives across the organization, modernizing integration capabilities, and helping establish AI-enabled development and automation practices. This is a hands-on leadership role operating at the intersection of applications, data, and external connectivity. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Architecture Define and execute the firm's integration strategy and standards. Establish scalable patterns across APIs, event-driven systems, and data pipelines. Standardize tools, frameworks, security controls, and integration best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies including AI and recommend improvements to the firm's integration ecosystem. Delivery & Execution Lead the design and delivery of complex integrations across internal systems and external partners. Oversee onboarding of external data providers, vendors, and service partners. Ensure integration solutions are secure, reliable, scalable, and supportable. Provide technical leadership across the full solution lifecycle from design through production support. Provide timely production support of ETL and integration deliverables. Lead technical delivery across a portfolio of integration initiatives. Mentor and guide developers and integration specialists while promoting engineering best practices. Data & Platform Enablement Enable seamless integration with the firm's central data platform. Support governed, high-quality data sharing across the organization. Promote reusable integration services, APIs, and data capabilities. Drive adoption of modern cloud-based integration services and data movement patterns. Innovation & Modernization Lead the evaluation and adoption of modern technologies, including AI-assisted development, automation, within the firm's integration and data ecosystem. Help define the future direction of integration capabilities, platforms, and ways of working. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technology adoption. Champion modern engineering practices including AI-assisted development, automation, cloud-native integration patterns, and continuous improvement. Demonstrate curiosity and innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to modernize integration capabilities and improve delivery efficiency. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as integration lead across business and technology teams. Serve as point of contact for integration-related discussions with vendors and external partners. Lead architecture and solution design discussions across projects and platforms. Communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Build strong partnerships across business and technology teams to drive successful outcomes. Mentor team members and contribute to the growth and maturity of the firm's integration capability. Qualifications Required 10+ years of experience in enterprise integration, data engineering, enterprise applications, distributed systems, or related disciplines. Strong experience in financial services environments, preferably in private market investments. Hands-on expertise with: API design and enterprise integration patterns Event-driven architecture Data pipelines, ETL, and ELT solutions Cloud-based integration platforms and services Experience designing and supporting both real-time and batch-based integrations. Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and drive technical delivery. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. Preferred Experience with Microsoft Azure services including Data Factory, Functions, Blob Storage/Data Lake, API Management, Azure SQL, or SQL Managed Instance. Experience integrating SaaS platforms, external vendors, and third-party data providers. Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform architectures. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and automation technologies. Familiarity with investment, portfolio, or financial data platforms. Experience mentoring developers, integration engineers, or technical teams. Location Toronto, Canada What Sets Us Apart At Northleaf Capital Partners, you’ll be joining a leading global private markets investment firm with a differentiated platform across mid-market private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Our integrated approach and long-term perspective have made us a partner of choice to a global base of institutional investors – and that begins with our exceptional team of professionals. At our core, our culture is built on the foundation of trust, openness, respect, integrity, and professionalism. These values guide every interaction with our investors, our partners, and one another. We are focused on building long-term relationships and creating a collaborative, professional environment where everyone feels supported and valued. We foster a collegial and non-hierarchical workplace where ideas are valued, decision-making is grounded in data, and individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our success depends on an engaged and inclusive workforce, and we invest in fostering that culture. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members and are committed to ensuring a workplace built on inclusion and shared success. We celebrate achievements, encourage teamwork, and work hard to cultivate a sense of community to achieve strong results. Our competitive total rewards package features an employer-funded benefits plan, an attractive retirement offering, which includes a group retirement plan and the ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis, and a range of valuable perks such as fitness and wellness reimbursement, charitable donation matching, and tuition assistance. We also support flexible working arrangements, with up to two remote days per week and the option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year. Contact Interested candidates are asked to apply on Northleaf Careers . Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed using Northleaf’s recruitment standards to ensure a fair and consistent experience. Our recruitment team will personally review your resume and application. We may use artificial intelligence to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business through candidate sourcing. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly throughout the process. Northleaf Capital Partners is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please do not hesitate to let us know and suitable arrangements will be made.