Associate Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Product Management, domain specialists, senior architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to support, enhance, and deliver solution architecture for cloud-based SaaS features and capabilities, including proof-of-concept initiatives aimed at exploring new enhancements.

• Work alongside Engineering teams to devise practical solutions that strike a balance between functional requirements, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability throughout the development lifecycle, which includes technical problem-solving and refactoring tasks.

• Engage in the review of engineering designs and implementations to ensure they align with the approved solution architecture, standards, and compliance expectations.

• Aid in the creation and upkeep of clear and accurate architecture artifacts and decision records, guaranteeing that solutions are thoroughly understood and traceable among stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate architectural concepts and modifications, supporting engineers through design reviews, collaborative sessions, and knowledge sharing in conjunction with more senior architects.

• Take part in architecture governance activities, contributing to the implementation and adoption of standards, principles, policies, and best practices for the platform.

• Ensure that architectural recommendations are logical, consistent, and aligned with the platform strategy, compliance requirements, and long-term sustainability.

• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and architectural practices, actively learning and assessing how solution patterns, blueprints, and delivery approaches can evolve.

• Utilize modern tools, including AI-assisted research and analysis, to aid in architectural exploration, informed recommendations, and continuous improvement.

• Foster a culture of innovation by assisting teams in responsible experimentation while maintaining architectural quality, platform integrity, and customer trust.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in solution architecture, technical design, or complex system design within a software or SaaS environment.

• Over 4 years in software development or related technical roles, including hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent).

• Practical experience with both front-end and back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Spring, or similar) and distributed systems concepts such as microservices and APIs (REST and GraphQL).

• A solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, computational complexity, and the capacity to evaluate and articulate design trade-offs.

• Exposure to data-driven systems, with knowledge of data modeling, data management, OLTP, and cloud-based SaaS application design, including considerations for scalability and multi-tenancy.

• Hands-on experience with implementations in Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud platforms using cloud-native patterns in a SaaS application.

• Experience utilizing AI-enabled development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, SpecKit, or similar) for coding, design, analysis, or documentation.

• Strong collaboration and communication abilities with engineers, product managers, and technical stakeholders.

• A self-motivated, growth-oriented mindset with a curiosity for learning and problem-solving, along with an empathy for customer outcomes.

• An interest in AI and a willingness to explore AI-driven solutions for performance enhancement and efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work hours and the option for remote work.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters creativity.