Application Architect (Azure)

Are you an experienced application development architect with a passion for Microsoft technologies? We seek a talented professional to join our client's team and help drive successful digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• As a solution architect, you will collaborate with implementation teams from concept to deal closure, providing expertise in deploying large-scale cloud solutions within the enterprise using modern digital technologies.
• Design solutions that meet customer needs with the right technology, pricing, and risk profile.
• Lead cloud solution design and scoping efforts to generate technical solutions, estimates, and implementation strategies.
• Develop compelling propositions for clients, including the creation of technical proposals.
• Conduct detailed technical assessments of current enterprise architecture and design a path for cloud transformation.
• Present technical topics to senior audiences, including C-Level executives.
• Perform full technical discovery, identifying pain points and business and technical requirements, and mapping out "as is" and "to be" scenarios.
• Compare solution alternatives across technical and business parameters to meet defined cost and service requirements.
• Apply established methodologies, reusable assets, and previous experience to deliver consistently high-quality work.
• Stay updated on new and emerging technologies, patterns, methodologies, and market offerings that may benefit clients.
• Adapt existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Understand the strategic direction set by senior management and align team goals accordingly.
• Exercise judgment in defining solutions and seek guidance for complex problems.
• Prepare and deliver product messaging that highlights value propositions and unique differentiators.
• Manage small teams of pre-sales solution architects and oversee the work efforts of onshore and offshore teams.
• Co-lead responses to RFPs issued by clients.
• Collaborate strategically and tactically with our key technology partner.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in architecting, developing, and deploying large-scale solutions using the Microsoft cloud platform and ecosystem.
• At least 7 years of experience in technical solutions implementation, architecture design, evaluation, and investigation in a cloud environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, and related tools.
• Microsoft Azure certifications are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with incomplete and vague requirements.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position
• Fully remote, Canada or LATAM
• Hybrid possible if in Toronto, Canada
• Flexible schedule
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Culture based on transparency, open communication, and celebrations