Solution Architect (ID#5258)

New Value Solutions, a national IT consulting company, is seeking a Solution Architect that will be responsible for translating business objectives into executable designs, ensuring technical readiness, and guiding teams through the delivery of complex solutions. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical expertise, including coding and developer support when needed, to drive innovation and maintain architectural integrity across our IT ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in requirements definition and create proof-of-concept plans.
• Assess technical and operational readiness for scalable delivery.
• Define system components, interfaces, technologies, and standards.
• Address non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability).
• Support design reviews, quality assurance, and transition to production, including hands-on coding and assisting developers when needed.
• Prototype new technology solutions when required.
• Verify that solutions are built and documented correctly.
• Mitigate risks to business processes and solution success.
• Advise on tools, environments, and technical priorities.
• Promote patterns and practices that ensure flexibility and robustness.
• Identify gaps in existing code, components, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical technology plans.
• Design solutions that meet privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security teams on threat modeling and secure architecture.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend best-value options.
• Collaborate with product owners, enterprise architects, security teams, and SMEs to embed design principles.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to developers and engineers.
• Promote best practices in coding, design, and DevOps.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in solution and systems architecture with strong cloud expertise.
• Experience with large-scale, complex systems, modern applications, and legacy system integration.
• Expert knowledge of Azure and/or AWS services (Azure DevOps, App Services, SQL Managed Instance; AWS EC2, CloudFormation).
• Strong development skills in C#, .NET Core, JavaScript.
• Experience with Power Apps & MS Dynamics 365.
• Proficiency in microservices, Kubernetes, containers, messaging solutions.
• Database design experience (SQL and NoSQL: SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, CosmosDB).
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile engineering practices.
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM (or equivalent experience).
• Preferred Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent.

If you have the necessary expertise and able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ID#5258

The hourly rate range for this position is $85 - $105, with the final rate based on consultant experience and fit for the role.