Technical Solutions Architect
About the role
Accountabilities
Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, architecture diagrams, data models, and actionable solution designs.
Design end-to-end solution blueprints for new products, platform enhancements, integrations, and other technology initiatives.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, cloud services, databases, and integration patterns based on business and technical requirements.
Ensure proposed solutions comply with established enterprise architecture standards and the broader technology strategy.
Clearly communicate architectural decisions, technical designs, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the solution design process.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, QA teams, and other cross-functional engineering stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Work with external partners and vendors on integration architecture and technical requirements.
Promote modern architectural practices, including Microservices, Domain-Driven Design, and Event-Driven Architecture.
Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with emerging technologies, architectural trends, and industry best practices.
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including at least 3 years in a dedicated Solution Architecture or Software Architecture role.
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; experience with GCP is particularly valuable.
Proven experience designing and implementing reliable microservices architectures.
Strong knowledge of API design and integration patterns, including REST and/or GraphQL and inter-service communication.
Hands-on experience with Domain-Driven Design and Event-Driven Architecture, including patterns such as Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS).
Strong understanding of software development methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to developers, engineers, Product Managers, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build alignment across technical and business teams.
A continuous-learning mindset and demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and evolving industry practices.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is considered an asset.
French/English bilingualism is considered an asset.
Comfortable working in a client-facing role and developing expertise in the fintech and mortgage technology domains.
Fully remote position available to candidates anywhere in Canada.
Flexible option to work from home or from offices across Canada.
Core working hours aligned with the Eastern Time Zone.
Opportunity to work with a high-performing team of developers, AI engineers, and mortgage technology experts.
Modern technology stack and development framework designed to support innovation and accelerate professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits package, including insurance coverage for employees and their families.
Unlimited access to telemedicine and mental health services.
Four weeks of vacation.
Access to the tools, technology, and resources needed to work effectively.
Entrepreneurial culture built around trust, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.
Opportunity to contribute to the modernization of Canada's mortgage lending ecosystem.
Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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