Solutions Development Architect
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- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define the architecture and design principles for Managed Cloud Services.
- Lead the design and development of complex, high-impact cloud solutions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.
- Collaborate with external customers and partners to discover opportunities for improvements to our Managed Service offerings and capabilities.
- Provide leadership and coaching to the Solutions Development team, empowering them to embrace architectural best practices while enhancing their soft and technical skills.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of cloud service innovation.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all architectural decisions.
- Participate in technical reviews, training and architecture assessments as required.
- 10+ years of combined IT Infrastructure, Azure, or AWS experience (extra points for both), working with enterprise-level clients either in solution architecture, or delivery lead roles.
- 5+ years of experience successfully delivering complex projects, including project architecture, design, implementation, and support for highly distributed applications.
- Great communication skills. (Yes, everyone writes that - but we really mean it.)
- Experience with many aspects of cloud computing (e.g., infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, etc.), as well as with the cloud market and competitive landscape.
- Experience facilitating discussions with senior/C-level leadership regarding technical and architectural trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
- Experience in developing production-level systems using Python.
- Infrastructure automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub).
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand and address customer needs.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Self-interest in maintaining updated knowledge with technology (industry) best practices.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude with creative thinking.
- Nice to have - Managed Service operations/ITIL experience.
- The People: You'll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
- High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
- Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
- Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years
- Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
- Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one