Solutions Architecture Advisor

Alithya; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Unlimited vacation

24/7 virtual healthcare

Wellness portal and resources

Online courses and certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

Alithya is seeking a Solutions Architecture Advisor to influence large-scale client projects across DevOps, cloud migrations and ERP implementations. You will translate business requirements into technical roadmaps while collaborating with sales and delivery teams.

You’ll lead architectural discussions, assess risks, and guide implementation choices. The role demands deep knowledge of Java/.NET, cloud platforms, and modern integration practices, with a strong ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• AWS or Azure certification (Solutions Architect).
• 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years in software/enterprise architecture.
• Experience with large-scale migrations/ERP/CRM implementations.
• Knowledge of architecture modelling: C4 or ArchiMate; Java or .NET; Kafka/RabbitMQ/IBM MQ.

Responsibilities

• Understand and translate business requirements into high-level specifications.
• Participate in pre-sales meetings to draft technical responses to RFPs.
• Assess impacts and risks; recommend development approaches.
• Provide technical leadership and share knowledge with team members.
• Monitor architectures to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Drive evolution of practices to improve stability, performance and security.
• Present solutions to clients and support them throughout the project.

Skills

Solution architecture

Pre-sales

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

IBM MQ

Job description

Are you a Solutions Architecture Advisor looking for a place where your expertise drives real impact, where complexity sparks creativity, and where your ideas help shape meaningful solutions? Join a team of experts dedicated to supporting our clients in delivering large-scale projects, such as DevOps architecture support, cloud platform migrations, new system implementations, and the deployment of various solutions (CRM, CMS, ERP, software packages, etc.).

We’re seeking talented individuals to strengthen our expertise and enrich our technology communities, which are dedicated to supporting our clients across various business sectors, such as insurance, financial services, telecommunications, and more, in bringing their projects to life.

This strategic role will have you interacting with stakeholders at all levels, in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported by a community of solution architecture advisors united by collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

• Understand and analyze all business requirements to transform them into high-level requirements;
• Participate in pre-sales meetings to help sales teams draft technical responses to RFPs;
• Identify the impacts and risks of each solution and make recommendations on how to develop the solution;
• Provide technical leadership and share your expertise and knowledge with team members;
• Monitor and validate the detailed architectures defined by technical architecture advisors to ensure that the proposed concepts meet business requirements;
• Drive the evolution of technical practices and solutions to ensure and improve the stability, performance and security of existing ecosystems;
• Present solutions to clients and support them throughout the project.

Keys to your success

Bachelor's degree in computer science;

AWS or Azure certification (Solutions Architect);

Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with 5 years of experience in software or organic architecture;

Experience in large-scale products, including system migration or implementation of solutions such as CRM, ECM, CMS, ERP or other software packages;

Experience in the following technologies:

Architecture modelling: C4 or ArchiMate;

Programming languages: Java or .NET;

Event management tools: Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ.

Ability to simultaneously manage complex, multi-faceted projects (business, development, infrastructure, security);

Strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all leverls of the organization.

Certifications in Power Platform, automation, Kubernetes, etc.;

Knowledge of DevSecOps and cybersecurity.

Our mission, your future

As a global network of trusted advisors, we create cutting-edge technological solutions to overcome today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs. It all starts with the collaboration of a diverse team of passionate innovators, each driven to make a difference. Together, we challenge the status quo and push each other to new heights.

Ready to leave your mark on engaging mandates and shape the future through digital transformation and strategic consulting? Take your ambitions to the next level and discover your next exciting challenge with us!

Our offer

Balance that works for you: Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. With flexible work options and our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.

Support for your well-being: Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.

Continuous growth and learning: Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs and a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up to achieve your ambitions.

Ownership with opportunity: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a shareholder, directly benefiting from our collective achievements.

Our commitments

Equal employment opportunity : Alithya is committed to providing an inclusive workplace through the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

An inclusive path to success: Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations , we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page: https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility .