Senior Solution Architect

Thales

. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to design, guide, and support implementation of technology solutions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$131,981 - CA$170,857 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mastery in solution architecture principles and design methodologies, with extensive experience in leading architecture activities across the solution delivery lifecycle. Proficient in evaluating technology alternatives and developing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.

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Solution ArchitectureCloud Services DesignArchitecture GovernanceNon-Functional Requirements MasteryTechnical Risk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentSystems IntegrationInfrastructure ServicesData ManagementCybersecurityNetworkingEnterprise ApplicationsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesHybrid EnvironmentsAPIs

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAWSSaaS PlatformsIntegration ApproachesArchitecture Templates

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAF FoundationMicrosoft Azure Solutions ArchitectAWS Solutions ArchitectITIL FoundationSAFe Architect

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureArchitecture ReviewGovernance ProcessesRegulatory ComplianceCanadian Controlled Goods Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to design, guide, and support implementation of technology solutions
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective solution designs aligned with NORAM and Thales enterprise architecture standards, technology strategies, and organizational objectives
Evaluate business requirements and develop solution architectures
Support project delivery teams and ensure technology solutions achieve desired business outcomes while optimizing costs and managing risk
Build and maintain relationships with project teams and regional technical stakeholders
Communicate the value of solution architecture designs and provide architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle
Guide project teams and technical SMEs in translating business requirements into enterprise solution architectures
Develop and maintain logical, physical, integration, security, data, and infrastructure architecture artifacts
Evaluate solution alternatives and recommend implementation approaches based on business value, technical feasibility, cost, risk, and operational considerations
Ensure solution designs comply with enterprise architecture principles, standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Own architecture reviews, present solution designs, resolve governance findings, and secure architectural approval
Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, constraints, and implementation challenges
Design integration approaches across applications, platforms, infrastructure, data sources, and external partners
Lead cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams
Document architecture decisions, technical assumptions, and implementation guidance
Contribute to architecture methods, templates, standards, and reusable design patterns
Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions
Advocate for secure, sustainable, supportable designs that maximize business value and minimize complexity and technical debt

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Twelve or more years of experience in solution architecture, application architecture, infrastructure architecture, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
Eight or more years of experience designing and implementing complex business and technology solutions across multiple technology domains
Experience leading architecture activities throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational transition
Hands-on experience in at least three technical disciplines such as application development, cloud platforms, systems integration, infrastructure services, data management, cybersecurity, networking, or enterprise applications
Strong knowledge of architecture governance processes and participation in architecture review and design authority activities
Mastery level knowledge of solution architecture principles, design methodologies, and systems integration practices
Experience designing solutions utilizing cloud services, SaaS platforms, APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and hybrid environments
Understanding of application, data, integration, security, and infrastructure architecture disciplines and their interactions within end-to-end solutions
Ability to independently evaluate technology alternatives and develop solution recommendations based on functionality, cost, risk, supportability, and alignment with business requirements
Mastery level knowledge of non-functional requirements including security, resiliency, scalability, performance, maintainability, and disaster recovery
TOGAF Foundation or Certified
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certifications
ITIL Foundation certification
SAFe Architect, SAFe Agilist, or other Agile-related certifications
Eligibility for or ability to obtain authorization for access to Canadian export-controlled hardware, software, and technical information
Eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership
Accommodations throughout the interview process
Full-time employee benefits for employees working 24 or more hours per week and eligible dependents