Role Overview The Solution Development Architect is a technical leader entrusted with the strategic planning, architectural design, and overall technical leadership of service development and delivery within Managed Services. This pivotal role requires in‑depth expertise in cloud technologies (Azure and AWS), infrastructure design, and the ability to steer the organization’s strategic vision for service development and architecture. Responsibilities Define the architecture and design principles for Managed Cloud Services. Lead the design and development of complex, high‑impact cloud solutions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. Collaborate with external customers and partners to discover opportunities for improvements to our Managed Service offerings and capabilities. Provide leadership and coaching to the Solutions Development team, empowering them to embrace architectural best practices while enhancing their soft and technical skills. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of cloud service innovation. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all architectural decisions. Participate in technical reviews, training and architecture assessments as required. Qualifications 10+ years of combined IT Infrastructure, Azure or AWS experience (extra points for both), working with enterprise‑level clients either in solution architecture or delivery lead roles. 5+ years of experience successfully delivering complex projects, including project architecture, design, implementation and support for highly distributed applications. Excellent communication skills. Experience with many aspects of cloud computing (infrastructure, storage, platforms, data) and the cloud market and competitive landscape. Experience facilitating discussions with senior/C‑level leadership regarding technical and architectural trade‑offs, best practices and risk mitigation. Ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges. Experience developing production‑level systems using Python. Infrastructure automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to understand and address customer needs. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Self‑interest in maintaining updated knowledge with technology best practices. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Positive attitude with creative thinking. Nice to have: Managed Service operations/ITIL experience. Compensation and Benefits Base pay range (Ontario): $120,800–$151,000 annually + 14% target incentives. Actual salary will be based on location, experience, skill set, education and certifications. Benefits include: Health and Wellbeing: Medical and Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program Financial Benefits: RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Accommodations Interview and employment accommodation is available. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr