Solution Architect

Lantern; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud services company in Toronto is seeking to hire an experienced professional to lead clients in envisioning and deploying cloud-native applications, particularly on Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS and Azure services, along with experience in designing high-performance systems and engaging with stakeholders effectively. This role offers a competitive salary, group benefits, and opportunities for training and education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Generous training opportunities

Diverse team social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting high-performance systems.
• Strong background with AWS and Azure.
• Expertise in designing for high availability and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients in deploying cloud-native applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Conduct architectural analysis across platforms.
• Provide support to teams and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Cloud-native application architecture

Microservices and API integration

Java development

Architecting mission-critical systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS services

Azure

Job description

Overview

At Lantern, our company culture stands as the bedrock of our success and a source of pride for our teams. We firmly believe that a culture founded on trust forms the basis for enduring relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners. Within this culture, we nurture an environment of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering collaboration among inspired teams. We prioritize the well-being of our colleagues, the success of our clients, and our positive impact on society.

Embracing a growth mindset where curiosity thrives, we celebrate excellence and value individuals who inspire and mentor others, elevating the collective. Our driving force lies in personal and business growth. We go above and beyond to surprise and delight our clients, delivering tangible business value. In facing challenges, we make tough choices and solve complex problems to positively influence our clients, their customers, and the world at large.

As a Microsoft services partner, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of technical excellence. This commitment to quality is evident not only in our work but also in how we support and empower our employees. At Lantern, our culture mirrors our core values and unwavering dedication to realizing our purpose and vision, making it a dynamic and fulfilling workplace. Together, we transcend the ordinary and achieve extraordinary results.

Responsibilities

• Lead our clients in envisioning, designing, and deploying cloud-native mission-critical applications, with a focus on Azure and other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). This includes AI-enabled apps, application modernization, and system integrations.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate these into technical specifications.
• Conduct architectural analysis and design for systems spanning various platforms and environments.
• Provide hands-on support to the team, troubleshooting complex problems and ensuring the quality of the solution through oversight and adherence to best practices.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in on solution architecture and design.
• Review project objectives to ensure alignment with organizational goals by providing guidance and consultancy to project teams.
• Assist in estimating and planning work, ensuring tasks are appropriately scoped and scheduled.
• Support company leaders and sales teams in business development, shaping estimations and sales estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience architecting and building high-performance, mission-critical systems capable of handling hundreds of transactions per second and scaling to billions annually.
• Strong background in cloud-native application architecture (AWS & Azure preferred), including:
• AWS services: Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redshift, Amazon Blue, Amazon DMS.
• Microservices and API-to-API integration.
• Expertise in designing for high availability (99.99%–99.999%), robust disaster recovery, and strict RTO/RPO requirements.
• Hands-on development experience with Java (JBoss, Spring Boot) and modern development practices (CI/CD, code reviews, DevOps pipelines).
• Experience building robust, secure APIs and integrating across complex enterprise systems.
• Exposure to UI modernization projects (e.g., web portals, payment interfaces), with a primary focus on backend and integration.
• Industry background in financial services, insurance, trading, or other transaction-intensive industries strongly preferred; high-volume retail systems also considered.
• Prior consulting experience and the ability to communicate architectural decisions to both technical and business stakeholders.
• A culture that both wows our customers and employees.
• Variety of challenging projects, and the ability to work with leading-edge technologies.
• Competitive salary & group benefits; generous training and education opportunities; diverse team social events.
• Be part of a team that believes in diversity, inclusion, and a fun atmosphere.