Solution Architect

WBM Technologies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to play a crucial role in designing and implementing technology solutions for clients. You will work collaboratively with team members and clients to ensure solutions meet business needs while adhering to best practices in security and infrastructure design. If you have a strong background in Azure technologies and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT.
• Proven experience as Solution Architect with successful project histories.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design effective technology solutions.
• Implement infrastructure components and optimize for performance.
• Ensure security and compliance in customer environments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (desirable)

Azure Administrator Associate certification (desirable)

Tools

Azure IaaS

Azure PaaS

Azure SaaS

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play an important role in the design and implementation of technology solutions that help our customers achieve the outcomes they need for their business. You will work closely with other team members and our clients to ensure that the solutions meet their requirements and expectations and align with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture : Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective technology solutions. Design scalable and secure architectures that encompass various technology services, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
• Infrastructure Design and Deployment : Define and implement infrastructure components, including networks, storage, servers / virtual machines, and cloud technologies. Determine appropriate sizing and configurations to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
• Security and Compliance : Implement robust security measures and adhere to compliance requirements in customer environments. Design and configure identity and access management, network security, data encryption, and monitoring solutions to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Consulting and Collaboration : Serve as a subject matter expert on technology solutions, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and development teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology strategies with business goals and ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as Solution Architect or similar role, with a history of successful project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Database.
• Strong knowledge of physical and virtual / cloud networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design scalable and reliable solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate, are desirable.