The Solution Architect will serve as a technical leader ensuring the integrity and consistency of technology solutions throughout their lifecycle. The role involves collaboration with crossfunctional teams to design validate and oversee the implementation of solutions aligned with business objectives and technical standards.
This is an initial 6 month contract extendable up to 24 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with system integrator teams and development teams to architect and design technology solutions.
- Leverage knowledge of Manitobas existing architectures to inform future design decisions and solutions.
- Partner with system integrators team leads technical architects and developers to validate solution designs that align with business goals and outcomes.
- Review and validate technical requirements ensuring a seamless transition from design to implementation.
- Participate in the Explore and Realize phases of projects and remain involved in subsequent phases to verify the proper installation configuration documentation and operation of solutions.
- Perform additional architecturerelated duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years in technical IT roles within complex enterprise environments.
- At least 3 years designing and developing solution architectures for ntiered platform projects.
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep understanding of Information Architecture principles data management integration and quality tools.
- Proficiency with enterprise ETL tools and knowledge of Azure Architecture (e.g. NSG Firewall Monitoring Subscriptions Key Vault Security Controls).
- Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
- Expertise in programlevel security services including pen testing vulnerability assessments and threat/risk evaluations.
- Integration & Design:
- Experience architecting solutions for complex multiplatform integrations including SaaS and PaaS technologies.
- Knowledge of process reengineering requirements gathering and middleware management.
- Soft Skills:
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple nontechnical language for diverse audiences.
- Strong adaptability to dynamic and evolving environments.
- Excellent problemsolving customer service and communication skills.
- Proficiency in creating detailed documentation and professional presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Azure operationalization and security program integration.
- Experience with largescale transformational projects including phased deployment and application decommissioning.
- Knowledge of integration platforms such as SnapLogic or Azure Integration Services.
- Understanding of SMS and SMTP services like Twilio or SendGrid.
- Experience with enterprise business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.
- Previous experience working in public sector environments.