Senior Solution Designer

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services corporation in downtown Toronto is seeking a Sr. Solution Designer. The role involves designing complex solutions across multiple platforms, leading project teams, and developing technology roadmaps. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and a Computer Science degree, with extensive experience in solution design and various technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Solution Designer or in a similar role.
• Expertise in gathering requirements and creating design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design complex solutions and maintain technical functionality.
• Lead planning and strategy for technical design and integration.

Skills

Agile methodology

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Computer Science Degree

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

Power BI

Tableau

Salesforce

Alteryx

MS Power Platform

Job description

The client is a major financial services corporation based in downtown Toronto.

What you will achieve in the role

As a Sr. Solution Designer, you will design complex and enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple back-end systems. You will be responsible for the functional design of solutions within a variety of technical platforms. You will lead planning and strategy for technical design, development, and integration of these solutions.

1. Design & Develop: Perform and coordinate complex solution design activities. Understand and facilitate gathering of the Business requirements and translate them into design specifications to be used by the delivery and operation teams. Document the designs and patterns and maintain the application's technical functionality, infrastructure, database, interfaces, and integrations artifacts. Lead the design of cost-effective and innovative solutions to meet business objectives and also maintain and enhance existing applications.
2. Technology Roadmap: Develop 1-3 year technology roadmaps to align with the corporation’s overall vision & strategy. Spearhead multiple complex projects involving strategic solutions, new technologies, and innovations.
3. Strong Leadership: Act as the lead designer, interface with project teams by arranging and moderating design review sessions to ensure that the overall design aligns with business and project requirements as well as architectural directions. Support and mentor other designers and developers through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and effective problem solving.

What you will bring to the role

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Solution Designer or in a similar role.
• Experience with Azure storage - strategy, design, connectivity, syncing, and integration with Power BI.
• Experience with SQL Server and ETL.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology, SOA Design Patterns, REST API, and Web Services Data services.
• Experience with Data Governance, SSRS, Tableau, Salesforce, Alteryx, MS Power Platform is an asset.
• Good understanding of End User Computing and productivity applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with end-users, business teams, and technology teams.
• Expertise in gathering requirements, creating design specifications, discussing solutions, and presenting designs to senior management and architects.
• Good understanding of security concepts (SAML, JWT, Single Sign-On), infrastructure (VM and Cloud), capacity, continuity, high availability, and other non-functional capabilities.
• Highly motivated and resourceful with the ability to manage multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with internal and external partners to integrate, utilize, or provide services.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.