Senior Solution Architect – AWS / .NET / Angular / React

Aequilibrium; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequilibrium is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead a large-scale digital transformation for a provincial government client in Alberta. You will shape cloud-native, scalable solutions using AWS, C#, .NET, Angular, and React, guiding agile teams through design, development, and deployment.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on cloud architecture, serverless patterns, and modern software practices, with occasional travel to Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years as a Solution Architect or Software Architect.
• 3+ years AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL) and Visual Studio Code experience.
• 3+ years architecting and developing applications on AWS.
• 3+ years hands-on Angular 2+ and/or React development.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Lead architecture and development of serverless apps with C#, .NET and DynamoDB.
• Design microservices and RESTful APIs for scalable platforms.
• Guide front-end apps using Angular, React, TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Develop cloud adoption strategies and technical roadmaps.
• Establish architecture standards, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across agile teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tooling.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud architecture

Agile leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

DynamoDB

Visual Studio Code

Angular

React

TypeScript

Job description

Location: Remote (Canada) | Occasional travel to Edmonton, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)

Compensation: $80-100 CAD/hour

Expected Start Date: February 5, 2027

Industry: Public Sector / Education

Project: Digital Transformation - Cloud-Based Learning Platform

About The Opportunity

Aequilibrium is looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to support a major digital transformation initiative for a provincial government client in Alberta.

The project focuses on modernizing a large-scale K–12 education platform, transitioning traditional curriculum resources into a modern, cloud-based digital experience.

In this role, you will lead the architecture and technical direction of cloud-native applications, working closely with agile development teams to design, build, and optimize scalable solutions using AWS, C#, .NET, Angular, and React.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring strong technical leadership, cloud expertise, and practical software development experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Lead the architecture and development of serverless applications using C#, .NET, and AWS DynamoDB
• Design microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs
• Provide architectural guidance for front-end applications built with Angular, React, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• Develop and execute cloud adoption strategies and technical roadmaps
• Establish architecture standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure software quality
• Design and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership across agile teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development tools

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or Software Architect on software development projects (7+ years with a one-year certificate)
• 3+ years of architecture experience using C#, .NET, AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL), and Visual Studio Code
• 3+ years of experience architecting and developing applications on AWS
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing, building, testing, and deploying applications using Angular 2+ and/or React
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and modern software development practices
• Experience providing technical leadership within agile development teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience architecting AWS serverless applications using services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and other cloud-native technologies
• Strong hands-on experience with both Angular and React
• Advanced knowledge of NoSQL databases, particularly DynamoDB and MongoDB
• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud platforms serving large user populations
• Previous experience with government, education, or other public-sector digital transformation projects
• Familiarity with NgRx, NGXS, Redux, Material Design, SCSS, and TypeScript
• Experience incorporating AI-assisted development tools into software engineering workflows

Why Join Aequilibrium?

At Aequilibrium, we build innovative digital solutions that help organizations transform how they operate and serve their customers.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead the technical architecture of a high-impact public-sector platform, influence cloud technology decisions, and collaborate with experienced engineering teams on a meaningful digital transformation initiative.

Aequilibrium is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds.