OPEN: Senior Solution Architect

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Senior Solution Architect

Resume Due Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-031

Number of Vacancies: 3

Level:  Senior

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

Location: 700 University Ave., Toronto

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in solution architecture and have a strong background in Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interfaces (API), DevOps practices, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Pi solutions and SAP S4 HANA implementation. Additionally, expertise in various architecture and design patterns, such as microservices and Model-View-Controller (MVC), is essential as we transition from monolithic applications to service-based architectures.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver innovative and effective architecture solutions that meet business needs.
• Ensure alignment of architecture solutions with organizational goals and technology strategies. Drive continuous improvement in architecture practices and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Guide teams in adopting modern development practices and technologies, including Angular, React, .NET, SQL, and data platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Solutions: Lead the design and development of comprehensive architecture solutions that align with business objectives and technology strategies.
• Azure Expertise: Utilize Microsoft Azure to architect scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions.
• API Management: Develop and manage Application Programming Interfaces to facilitate seamless data exchange and integration across platforms.
• DevOps Practices: Implement DevOps methodologies to enhance continuous integration, delivery, and deployment processes. SCADA and Pi Solutions: Design and implement Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and Pi solutions to optimize operational efficiency.
• Architecture and Design Patterns: Provide guidance on adopting microservices, MVC, and other design patterns to modernize our application architecture.
• Technology Transition: Lead the transition from monolithic applications to service-based architectures, including API development and application containerization.
• Legacy System Upgrade: Collaborate with teams to upgrade legacy applications in Visual Basic 6, Centura, and Gupta to modern technologies.
• React Framework: Leverage the React framework to enhance user interface development and create dynamic, responsive web applications.
• Data Platform Development: Architect and implement robust data platforms to support data-driven decision-making and analytics. Business Intelligence and Al: Integrate Business Intelligence tools and Artificial Intelligence technologies to enhance data insights and drive innovation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, processes, and standards. SAP Implementation: Oversee and guide the implementation of SAP solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience in solution design and architecture is a priority. Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong expertise in SAP implementation, Microsoft Azure, API management, DevOps, SCADA systems, and Pi solutions. Experience with architecture and design patterns, including microservices and MVC.
• Familiarity with transitioning from monolithic to service-based architectures and containerizing applications. Experience with Angular, React, .NET, SQL, and upgrading legacy systems in Visual Basic 6, Centura, and Gupta. Expertise in data platform development, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, SAP Certification, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.