Solutions Development Architect (Quebec)

The impact you will have: The Solution Development Architect is a technical leader entrusted with the strategic planning, architectural design, and overall technical leadership of service development and delivery within Managed Services. This pivotal role requires in-depth expertise in cloud technologies (Azure and AWS) and infrastructure design, with an ability to steer the organization’s strategic vision for service development and architecture. What you will do: Define the architecture and design principles for Managed Cloud Services. Lead the design and development of complex, high‑impact cloud solutions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. Collaborate with external customers and partners to discover opportunities for improving our Managed Service offerings and capabilities. Provide leadership and coaching to the Solutions Development team, empowering them to embrace architectural best practices while enhancing their soft and technical skills. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of cloud service innovation. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all architectural decisions. Participate in technical reviews, training, and architecture assessments as required. What you bring to the table: 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. 5+ years of experience successfully delivering complex projects, including project architecture, design, implementation, and support for highly distributed applications. Great communication skills. Experience with many aspects of cloud computing (infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, etc.), as well as with the cloud market and competitive landscape. Experience facilitating discussions with senior/C‑level leadership regarding technical and architectural trade‑offs, best practices, and risk mitigation. Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges. Experience in developing production‑level systems using Python. Infrastructure automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to understand and address customer needs. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Self‑interest in maintaining updated knowledge of technology best practices. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Positive attitude with creative thinking. Nice to have – Managed Service operations/ITIL experience. Compensation: A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position in Ontario is $120,800 – $151,000 annually plus 14% as target incentives. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, education, and related certification. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Benefits: Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full‑time employees, which includes: Health and Wellbeing: Medical and Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program Financial Advantages: RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment We are an equal prospect employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Require accommodation? We are ready to help: We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly. Job Requisition ID: 7232 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pre0x