Solutions Architect

PeoplePilot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and drive large-scale system integrations and cloud solutions. The role emphasizes enterprise integration, API design, microservices, and Azure-based architectures, with a focus on scalable, secure delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in architecture, hands-on Azure experience, and a track record with Agile teams and Asia-market deployments. Join a team delivering complex platforms across regions.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture/Technical Architecture.
• 8–10+ years working on large or complex system integration projects.
• Strong experience developing software, platforms, infrastructure architecture.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and integration technologies.
• Strong understanding of API design and integration patterns.
• Experience with microservices, ESBs, message brokers, and ETL.
• Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP.
• Experience in Agile development environment.
• Experience supporting Asia-market rollouts, regional compliance, and delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for complex business and technology needs.
• Create architecture plans covering software, platforms, infrastructure, and integrations.
• Define integration patterns and technology solutions.
• Design and evaluate API, microservices, ESB, messaging, and ETL integrations.
• Develop cloud architecture primarily using Microsoft Azure.
• Assess trade-offs between different integration and platform approaches.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure solutions meet business objectives, scalability, security and performance.

Skills

Solution architecture

Agile development

Cloud strategy

API design

Tools

Microsoft Azure

ESB

Microservices

ETL

REST

SOAP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with 8–10+ years of experience working on large-scale or complex system integration projects. The role will focus on designing software, platform, and infrastructure architecture solutions that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Azure, enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, cloud architecture, and Agile development. Experience supporting Asia-market deployments and understanding regional compliance and integration requirements is highly valuable.

Key Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture / Technical Architecture
• 8–10+ years working on large or complex system integration projects
• Strong experience developing software, platform, and infrastructure architecture
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and integration technologies
• Strong understanding of API design and integration patterns
• Experience with microservices, ESBs, message brokers, and ETL
• Strong knowledge of REST and SOAP
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience supporting Asia-market rollouts, regional compliance, and delivery models
• AliCloud experience is a plus
• Exposure to Generative AI platforms and enterprise applications is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end solution architectures for complex business and technology requirements
• Create architecture plans covering software, platforms, infrastructure, and integrations
• Define appropriate integration patterns and technology solutions
• Design and evaluate API, microservices, ESB, messaging, and ETL-based integrations
• Develop cloud architecture primarily using Microsoft Azure
• Assess technical trade-offs between different integration and platform approaches
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, and other architects
• Ensure solutions align with business objectives, scalability, security, and performance requirements
• Support Agile development and delivery teams throughout the implementation lifecycle
• Contribute to Asia-market deployments, considering regional compliance and integration requirements
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including Generative AI, where applicable