Job Summary:
Softchoice is a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative. The Solutions Development Architect is a technical leader responsible for strategic planning, architectural design, and overall technical leadership of service development and delivery within Managed Services, focusing on innovative cloud solutions.
Responsibilities:
โข Define the architecture and design principles for Managed Cloud Services.
โข Lead the design and development of complex, high-impact cloud solutions.
โข Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.
โข Collaborate with external customers and partners to discover opportunities for improvements to our Managed Service offerings and capabilities.
โข Provide leadership and coaching to the Solutions Development team, empowering them to embrace architectural best practices while enhancing their soft and technical skills.
โข Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of cloud service innovation.
โข Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all architectural decisions.
โข Participate in technical reviews, training and architecture assessments as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 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.
โข 5+ years of experience successfully delivering complex projects, including project architecture, design, implementation, and support for highly distributed applications.
โข Great communication skills. (Yes, everyone writes that - but we really mean it.)
โข Experience with many aspects of cloud computing (e.g., infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, etc.), as well as with the cloud market and competitive landscape.
โข Experience facilitating discussions with senior/C-level leadership regarding technical and architectural trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation.
โข Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
โข Experience in developing production-level systems using Python.
โข Infrastructure automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub).
โข Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
โข Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
โข Ability to understand and address customer needs.
โข Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
โข Self-interest in maintaining updated knowledge with technology (industry) best practices.
โข Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
โข Positive attitude with creative thinking.
Preferred:
โข Managed Service operations/ITIL experience
Company:
Softchoice provides technology services and solutions for people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Toronto, CAN, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.