Solutions Architect - Onsite

Canadian Inclusion; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Remote work support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mariner is building a talent pipeline for Solution Architect opportunities based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The onsite role designs and delivers scalable, secure technology solutions to support complex business initiatives and integrates with ERP, data platforms, and cloud services.

The successful candidate will work with stakeholders, enterprise architects, and technical teams to define strategies, create architecture designs, and guide implementation across a diverse technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with solution architecture, systems design, or enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, and data flows.
• Experience creating detailed architecture and technical design documentation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Solid understanding of security, networking, identity management, and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience working in Agile and hybrid project delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, and security requirements.
• Create and review Solution Design Documents (SDDs) and Technical Specifications.
• Design integration and data flow diagrams, and evaluate technology options.
• Lead architecture discussions and provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Support integration initiatives involving ERP, cloud platforms, data platforms, and third-party solutions.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams during implementation.
• Participate in architecture reviews, governance, and risk assessments.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise design

APIs & data flows

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Security & networking

Agile & hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Tools

TOGAF

Azure Solutions Architect

AWS Solutions Architect

PMP or equivalent

Job description

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people.Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems.We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy , our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley , created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner's purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW

We are building a talent pipeline for upcoming Solution Architect opportunities supporting a leading organization in the shipbuilding Industry. This onsite role will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions that support complex business and operational initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and enterprise architects to define solution strategies, create architecture designs, and guide implementation across a diverse technology landscape.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, and security requirements.
• Solution Design Documents (SDDs)
• Technical Specifications
• Integration and Data Flow Designs
• Evaluate technology options and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions and provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Support integration initiatives involving enterprise applications, cloud platforms, ERP systems, data platforms, and third-party solutions.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams during implementation.
• Participate in architecture reviews, governance processes, and technical risk assessments.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• 8+ years of experience in IT, including significant experience in solution architecture, systems design, or enterprise application delivery.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, and data flows.
• Experience creating detailed architecture and technical design documentation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of security, networking, identity management, and infrastructure concepts.
• Experience working in Agile and hybrid project delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within shipbuilding, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, defense, or other large-scale operational environments.
• Experience with ERP platforms, asset management systems, and operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Familiarity with data architecture, analytics, and integration platforms.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • TOGAF
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • PMP or equivalent

Security Requirements

• Ability to meet any security screening and Controlled Goods Program requirements associated with the role.
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• Agood communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Hybrid work environment
• Support forremote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paidvacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.