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Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Robert HalfVancouver, BC, CA
14 days ago
Salary
CA$71.25–CA$82.50 hourly
Job type
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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead the migration of a business-critical application from a low-code platform to Azure, ensuring alignment with cloud-native and microservices best practices. This role will drive innovation, identifying opportunities to implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance, scalability, and maintainability.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, delivery, and development teams to define architecture standards, establish key technology decisions, and align solutions with enterprise strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural design and migration of an application from a low-code platform to Azure, ensuring adherence to cloud-native principles and microservices best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance system functionality and scalability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement architecture decisions in line with enterprise reference architecture.
  • Provide guidance on architecture design, security compliance, and governance while ensuring seamless system integration.
  • Develop detailed technical solution architectures, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices.
  • Support Agile teams by providing technical oversight, conducting design reviews, and promoting best practices.
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
  • Continuously assess the current-state architecture to identify technical debt and drive modernization initiatives.
  • Act as a technical mentor for developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Success Criteria

  • Deliver scalable, high-performance, and maintainable solutions.
  • Effectively communicate and align with key stakeholders across business and technology teams.
  • Stay adaptable, bring new ideas to the table, and drive continuous improvement.

    • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture, with expertise in cloud-native technologies and microservices.
  • Experience leading application migrations from low-code platforms to cloud environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, API Management, and Event Hub.
  • Strong background in microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Experience designing and documenting technical solution architectures using UML, ArchiMate, or similar tools.
  • Strong experience in Agile delivery, working with cross-functional development teams.
  • Knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA), API-driven development, and DevOps practices.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
  • Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.

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