Solution Architect (ID#4419)

Richmond, BC Time

We are seeking a Solution Architect for our client.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads in translating tactical business objectives into executable design, by participating in the business requirement definition phase, and formulating proof of concept plans that demonstrate the feasibility of solution options.
  • Leads in solution design that factors technology investments and risks, while also eliminating unnecessary software complexities.
  • Verifies that the design is built, configured and documented correctly as the software solution stabilizes.
  • Works closely with stakeholders across I&T, drives the adoption of technologies, patterns and practices that build in systems flexibility and robustness.
  • Leads in evaluating vendor proposals when solutions require external resources, equipment or other expenditures.
  • Contributes to I&T’s technology governance by ensuring that the use of information and technology generate business value, while mitigating any risks that might arise from selected software solutions.
  • Collaborates frequently to anchor and embed systems design.
  • Accountable to the Architecture Manager for the fulfillment of the duties and has no assigned subordinates but provides architecture direction and technical guidance to I&T team members.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of development/architecture experience on cloud.
  • Experience in architecting complex solutions (large-scale, multi-region, HA, 10K+ concurrent users, mission-critical application systems) involving various cloud computing technologies.
  • Expert knowledge of AWS/Azure Services: Azure DevOps, Azure App Services, SQL-Managed, EC2, and CloudFormation.
  • Development skills in programming language such as Microsoft C#, .Net, Java Script, ASP.net, and .NET core.
  • Experience with Micro-Service Architecture, Kubernetes and Containers solutions, Multi-region API and Messaging Solutions.
  • Experience in designing and implementing cloud-based integration solutions. Strong understanding of integration patterns, protocols, and standards (e.g., RESTful APIs, SOAP, JSON, XML, GraphQL, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
  • Experience with enterprise integration platforms and tools (e.g., MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Dell Boomi, IBM Integration Bus, and Apache Kafka).
  • Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-based architectures, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
  • Experience with DevOps and Agile engineering practices.
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training and certification such as SAFe Practitioner, or a commitment to undertake training and obtain certification within 2 months from commencement of work.

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

ID#4419

The hourly rate range for this position is $80 – $120, with the final rate based on consultant experience and fit for the role.