Solution Architect

Focus Systems Inc.; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Focus Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive a digital transformation in the insurance tech space. The role bridges business needs with technology, guiding stakeholders through design and implementation of enterprise-grade solutions.

Hybrid work arrangement is offered (2–3 days onsite per week) with full-time, permanent employment. You will evaluate requirements, select technologies, and lead architecture activities across projects to enable modernization and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solution architecture for enterprise tech.
• Insurance industry experience.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with APIs and microservices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to communicate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate challenges and identify tech solutions.
• Lead architecture activities from requirements through implementation.
• Design architectures that align with business goals and standards.
• Coordinate decisions with product and delivery teams.
• Assess applications and integrations to determine options.
• Document architecture and present to tech and non-tech audiences.
• Support delivery teams in resolving design challenges.
• Identify opportunities to modernize architecture.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

API design

Microservices

Stakeholder communication

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

Enterprise client engagement

Job description

Focus Systems is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join an exciting digital transformation initiative within the insurance technology sector.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging business needs and technology, working with enterprise clients, and developing practical solutions to complex business challenges.

We're looking for a professional who combines strong technical architecture capabilities with insurance industry knowledge and can confidently guide stakeholders through solution design and implementation.

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping technology solutions that support business modernization and operational improvements within the insurance sector.

You'll work with business leaders, technical teams, and project stakeholders to evaluate requirements, recommend suitable technologies, and guide the development of enterprise-grade solutions.

The position requires someone who can look beyond individual systems, understand the broader business environment, and develop architecture approaches that are both innovative and achievable.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate operational challenges and identify suitable technology solutions.
• Lead solution architecture activities from initial requirements discussions through implementation.
• Develop architecture designs that support business objectives, technology standards, and long-term modernization goals.
• Work alongside product and delivery teams to coordinate technical decisions and maintain design consistency.
• Assess existing applications, integration requirements, and technology options to recommend effective solutions.
• Design cloud-based applications with an emphasis on scalability, availability, and system interoperability.
• Establish architecture approaches for API integrations, distributed services, and enterprise data environments.
• Evaluate third-party technologies and existing product capabilities to determine their suitability for business requirements.
• Prepare architecture documentation and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support implementation teams in resolving design challenges and maintaining solution quality throughout delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve system capabilities through emerging technologies and modern architecture practices.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in solution architecture, with a strong track record of designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Proven experience working within the insurance industry, supporting technology initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Solid knowledge of insurance operations and business processes, with practical exposure to at least two insurance lines of business.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering enterprise applications in cloud environments.
• Experience creating architectures for distributed applications, APIs, and microservices.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database technologies and their use in enterprise solutions.
• Understanding of cloud application design principles, including high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Ability to assess business requirements and develop clear, actionable technical recommendations.
• Experience contributing to enterprise architecture strategies, solution roadmaps, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business architecture concepts and commonly used architecture patterns.
• Experience working directly with enterprise clients and managing relationships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex architecture decisions clearly to senior leadership and project delivery teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

If you have a strong background in insurance solution architecture and enjoy working at the intersection of technology and business transformation, we'd love to connect.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps.