Solution Architect

Valtech; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valtech is seeking a Solution Architect to support leading brands in a globally connected environment. This role involves significant client interaction, mentoring team members, and utilizing your expertise in cloud services and architecture to deliver impactful solutions. With a focus on innovation, this position offers continuous learning opportunities in a collaborative setting. Join us at Valtech where you can help shape the future of digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert in Shopify and/or Adobe Commerce.
• Ability to communicate and produce documentation.
• Sell technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop & deploy applications in Cloud Native and Headless Architecture.
• Lead a team on commerce technologies.
• Play a senior consulting role for specific areas of domain expertise.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Technical architecture

Communication

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re advisors, visionaries, creative and techies. We embrace all things digital. We talk to each other. We have fun. We love our clients. We’re looking ahead • We are global

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

In your role as a Solution Architect, you make the impact we have on our customers measurable. You work for leading brands within Valtech and feel at home in a challenging, international environment in which you collaborate with other experts and support them.

Y ou will be an active member on client project teams playing a hands-on role in producing client solutions.You will be encouraged to continue to develop your skills, share your knowledge with team members and peers and effectively lead a project stream on a project. Your contribution to the success of our client work will rely on the skills and responsibilities you bring to each project.

A successful Solution Architect is highly adaptable, shows strong initiative, is able to work independently, has a driving desire to grow professionally towards specific goals, and is energized by working in a team environment. This position requires a focus on client success, client-facing skills and a strong understanding of the project lifecycle and software development lifecycle. You must be a self-motivated individual and take pride in delivering high quality work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Role responsibilities

• SME in Cloud Native & Headless Architecture to design, develop & deploy applications
• Lead and guide a team on commerce technologies, for example, Shopify / Adobe Commerce development, deployment, frontend, and backend integration.
• Estimate an Epic, Story, identify dependencies & risks.
• Provide enterprise solutions, taking into consideration development costs, security, performance engineering, application development, and operation management.
• Understanding of Cloud design patterns, cloud operations with hands-on ability to implement best practices and suggest improvements.
• Provide competitive and innovative technical decisions.
• Analyze & provide solutions to different business & technical processes/issues.
• Act as a sales engineer both for new projects and within existing client accounts; assess client requests and propose solutions, estimates and alternatives
• Provide effort estimates and solution approaches for sales scenarios.
• Position solutions and options to client business stakeholders
• Lead development process, solution design and build implementation towards the on-budget, on-time, high quality delivery of client projects.
• Play a direct role in client communications and expectation/scope management.
• Participate in requirements analysis and documentation and development of acceptance criteria.
• Play a senior consulting role for specific areas of domain expertise; working towards industry visibility.
• Work with project and account managers to build project plans and timelines.
• Direct development methodology and play a role of technical leader within the team.
• Contribute to and execute on processes and practices towards delivery excellence, team happiness & client satisfaction.
• Mentor and coach Leads and Senior Developers
• Act as a positive and supportive force within the team.

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• Client-facing experience
• Ability to communicate, produce documentation, prepare and lead client sessions, etc.
• Ability to sell technical concepts, sell our team and our capabilities to business stakeholders
• Technical architecture, including:
• Subject Matter Expert in Shopify and/or Adobe Commerce

Nice to have qualifications

• Agency Experience
• Application lifecycle management/ Dev Ops
• Knowledge of ALM tools (Jira, TeamCity, TFS, Git, etc.)
• Knowledge of agile principles – scrum, backlog, etc.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or other architectural frameworks
• Experience integrating leading ERPs with commerce platforms (SAP, D365, Netsuite etc)
• Knowledge of middleware/iPaaS solutions (Jitterbit, Boomi, Celigo etc
• Experience with Digital Experience Platforms like Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps.

️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses ending in @valtech.com.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.