Solutions Architect (Cloud, Software & Enterprise IT)

TULLOCH; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking a Solutions Architect (Cloud, Software & Enterprise IT) to design scalable, secure solutions supporting digital transformation. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and be proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. An ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of enterprise IT systems and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Flexible working hours

Scholarship programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Proven experience designing solutions on cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-first architectures.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Define integration strategies for enterprise applications.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking

Security

Stakeholder Management

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Tools

Infrastructure-as-Code tools

MS Fabric integrations

Job description

Come Join Us!

“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Solutions Architect (Cloud, Software & Enterprise IT) will report to the Director of Technology and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on the design and oversee scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support TULLOCH’s digital transformation strategy. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business and technical teams to ensure that architecture decisions align with organizational goals and industry best practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement cloud-first architectures leveraging platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Translate defined business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Define integration strategies for enterprise applications, SaaS products, and legacy systems.
• Develop architecture blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation for proposed solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and Software teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated deployments.
• Mentor engineers and development teams in solution design best practices.

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Cloud Architect, or similar role in enterprise IT.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, networking, security, databases, and middleware.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You can exercise independent judgment within defined parameters and in alignment with business objectives.
• You are willing to travel periodically as needed.

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). Additionally, you should have:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies.
• Familiar with MS Fabric integrations.
• Strong leadership ability in cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Valid Class G driver’s licence.

What We Offer You:

TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

• Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
• A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
• Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
• Flexible working hours
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Scholarship programs for family members
• Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
• Hybrid working options

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.