Solution Architect – Azure, System Integration, Cloud Architecture, APIs

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. is seeking a Solution Architect to lead Azure Cloud Integration Architecture and Enterprise Systems initiatives in Toronto, Canada. You will shape integration strategy, design scalable architectures, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects.

Key focus areas include API design, cloud patterns, and delivering Asia-market deployments. Experience with Azure, general cloud integration, and Agile delivery is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of expertise in large and/or complex system integration projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in crafting software, platform, and infrastructure architecture plans to support business outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of various integration and architecture technologies.
• Experience in cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure (primary) and AliCloud (for Asia market deployments).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proven experience supporting Asia market rollouts, including familiarity with regional compliance, integration patterns, and delivery models.

Skills

Azure Cloud & Integration Architecture

Agile delivery

Asia-market delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

APIs

ESBs

Microservices

Message brokers

ETL tools

REST

SOAP

Job description

Solution Architect – Azure Cloud Integration Architecture & Enterprise Systems

Technical Skills:

• Minimum 8–10 years of expertise in large and/or complex system integration projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in crafting software, platform, and infrastructure architecture plans to support business outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of various integration and architecture technologies.
• Experience in cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure (primary) and AliCloud (for Asia market deployments).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proven experience supporting Asia market rollouts, including familiarity with regional compliance, integration patterns, and delivery models.

Note: Manulife utilizes Microsoft Azure with little to no deviation, except for niche projects in Asia where AliCloud is required.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of API design, integration patterns, and cloud-based architectures.
• Proficiency in integration technologies such as APIs, ESBs, microservices, message brokers, ETL tools, and protocols (REST, SOAP, etc.).
• Ability to assess trade-offs between various integration approaches and platform design strategies.
• Exposure to Generative AI platforms and their enterprise applications is a plus.