We are seeking a senior Lead Solution Architect to define and execute a strategic modernization roadmap, transitioning an existing application ecosystem into a high-performing, distributed system. In this role, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to design loosely coupled, independently deployable services, balance long-term TCO with technical innovation, and establish scalable architecture patterns that set the standard for future development.
Advantages
- High-Impact Architecture: Direct the end-to-end transformation of a large-scale application landscape into a modern, distributed architecture.
- Strategic Leadership: Play a pivotal role in setting enterprise-level standards, patterns, and frameworks that directly influence future projects.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside forward-thinking business and technical leaders who value innovation, scalability, and robust design.
- Long-Term Total Cost Ownership (TCO) Focus: Build solutions designed for sustainability, giving you the autonomy to manage architectural and operational risks proactively.
Responsibilities
- Assess current application landscapes to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic modernization opportunities.
- Evaluate and recommend optimal architectural approaches (microservices, modular monolith, hybrid, or incremental modernization).
- Develop target-state architectures, domain models, and actionable modernization roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
- Collaborate with enterprise frameworks and standards teams to define clear patterns for service communication, data management, and deployment.
- Mitigate architectural, technical, and operational risks while balancing long-term technology investments and TCO.
- Provide architectural oversight across projects to prevent solution fragmentation and promote reusable, scalable design patterns.
- Deliver clear architecture assessments, recommendations, and executive-level guidance to key stakeholders.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- 10+ years of practical experience as a Solution Architect.
- 10+ years translating complex business requirements into business, information, application, and solution architectures.
- 10+ years of hands-on expertise in system integration and enterprise integration patterns.
- 10+ years creating detailed architecture models using standard modeling tools and productivity suites.
- 10+ years presenting strategic recommendations and implementation plans to executive and technical clients.
- 8+ years leading architecture on complex programs requiring strong interpersonal and collaborative leadership skills.
- 8+ years designing robust, scalable distributed systems.
- 8+ years of software development experience.
Desired Skills:
- Microservices & Distributed Systems: Deep understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CAP theorem, eventual consistency, Saga patterns, and API/service boundary design.
- Modern Stack & Cloud: Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and synchronous/asynchronous communication (REST, gRPC, messaging/event-driven).
- Frameworks & Data Architecture: Strong grounding in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Open Group), data integration, and overall information architecture.
- Security & Resilience: Knowledge of zero-trust architectures, API security, circuit breakers, distributed tracing, and designing resilient systems built for failure.
- Public Sector Context: Prior experience delivering architecture within large organizations or public sector environments
Summary
If you are ready to bring your technical expertise to a top-tier team and drive real results for our Calgary client, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
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