At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering scalable, secure, and business-aligned technology solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and AI-enabled platforms. This role requires strong technical depth, continuous learning, especially in AI and cloud technologies and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset to translate business needs into sustainable solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and architect end-to-end solutions using Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and integration services, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance.
- Apply AI and automation capabilities (e.g., Azure AI, RAG patterns, intelligent search, MCP, and A2A patterns) to solve complex business problems and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, delivery teams, Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Information Security, and the Enterprise Architecture Review Board to understand requirements and convert them into scalable, secure technical designs.
- Take full ownership of solution design - from concept and architecture through implementation and post-deployment optimization.
- Proactively identify risks, limitations, and improvement opportunities, taking initiative to address issues before they impact delivery.
- Maintain a positive, team-first attitude, actively supporting peers and contributing beyond assigned responsibilities when needed.
Continuous Learning & Mindset
- Actively self-learn and stay current with evolving technologies, particularly AI, cloud, and automation trends, and apply learnings to real-world solutions.
- Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to go the extra mile to deliver high-quality outcomes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field is required.
- Strong experience in solution architecture, application integration, and cloud-based platforms.
- Hands-on knowledge of Azure services, including APIM, Azure AI Search, AI Foundry, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, APIs, and modern development frameworks.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism.
- Proactive, accountable, and comfortable working in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.




*This range represents base and incentive compensation


At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
What we offer:
MFS Investment Management Canada is committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value the diversity of people, culture and ideas. MFS Investment Management Canada’s equal opportunity and diversity practices draw upon highly talented and skilled people whose individual competencies and creativity are recognized and appreciated. We believe we must attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest individuals from all segments of the population in order to attain business objectives. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodations, so your accessibility needs are met during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.
MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
