Solutions Architect (SA)

AlphaKOR Group; Windsor; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Mileage reimbursement/Company vehicle

Open office environment

PC discounts

Convenient location near Lauzon and EC

Ping pong table & arcade

Networking events

Learning & training

Job summary

AlphaKOR Group in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Solutions Architect who can design and oversee technology solutions that address business challenges and align with strategic objectives. You will bridge business needs with IT execution, evaluating existing systems and crafting secure, scalable architectures to guide development teams and stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, communicate the business value of technical initiatives to executives, and help manage budgets and vendor

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Identify and design technology solutions to solve complex business problems.
• Develop strategic roadmaps to align IT initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Partner with executives to communicate the business value of technical initiatives.
• Estimate budgets and forecast costs for proposed solutions.
• Define solution structures, features, and system integration points.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance, usability, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Application architecture

Business processes

Leadership

Communication

Cost estimation

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Are you an energetic and passionate IT professional who thrives on providing excellent service to both clients and fellow staff?
Do you value continuous learning, opportunities for personal growth, and fun, inclusive company culture?

If so, we want AlphaKOR to be the place you want to work. We want you to love your job. Because when you love your job, you'll do great things. Come and do great things with us!

About Us:

AlphaKOR was founded in 1995 and specializes in simplifying information technology to help our customers succeed. We combine these technologies into a managed service to provide our customers with the equivalent of a Fortune 500 IT Department to help drive, accelerate, protect, and future proof their businesses. Our guiding philosophies dictate a balance between creating the ultimate experiences for our customers, our teammates and ourselves. As a multi-award-winning company, we have a proven track record of success by merging the worlds of people, processes, and technology.

Job Summary:

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing technology solutions that address business challenges and support strategic objectives. Acting as the bridge between business needs and IT execution, this role evaluates existing systems, designs secure and scalable solutions, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The Solutions Architect focuses on what solutions should achieve, providing the broad architectural vision that guides both development teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Business Alignment

• Identify and design technology solutions to solve complex business problems.
• Develop strategic roadmaps to align IT initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Partner with executives to communicate the business value of technical initiatives.
• Estimate budgets and forecast costs for proposed solutions.

Solution Design & Technical Oversight

• Define solution structures, features, and system integration points.
• Select the most appropriate technology stack based on business and technical needs.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, scalability, performance, usability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Create documentation, diagrams, and technical blueprints to guide development teams.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with solution presentation, project management, and implementation teams.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to keep solutions aligned with business goals while managing risks.
• Support vendor selection, technology evaluation, and procurement processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, application architecture, and business processes.
• Proven ability to analyze enterprise environments, requirements, and technology landscapes.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Expertise in cost estimation and solution-level budgeting.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to balance immediate needs and long-term scalability.

We offer:

• Competitive wages and benefits
• RRSP matching
• Mileage reimbursement or use of company vehicle for off-site service work
• Open, collaborative office environment, next to the outdoor trail along Little River, perfect for breaking up your day with some exercise and fresh air
• Discounts on personal computer purchases
• Convenient location near Lauzon and EC Row
• Onsite ping pong table & arcade machine
• Numerous networking, community, and social events
• Opportunities for continuous learning, company subsidized training, mentoring, and internal growth

We do not use AI in the recruitment process.

This position is currently vacant.

AlphaKOR Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.