Job Description

: Solution Architect

Location:

Kelowna, BC

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position:

Solution Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Solution Architect

to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level solutions across infrastructure, data, integration, and security domains. The ideal candidate will ensure alignment with organizational IT strategies, industry standards, and best practices while delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architecture design for business unit infrastructure, integration, data, and security, ensuring alignment with IT strategies and enterprise standards. Implement and guide integration standards such as

API, SOA

, and provide oversight for application development standards, methodologies, and procedures across all platforms. Coordinate quality assurance efforts related to new applications, enhancements, and services, including SaaS and custom-built solutions. Ensure all delivered applications and services comply with IT policies, industry regulations, and best practices. Design optimal solution architectures using extensive expertise across security, applications, information, technology, and business processes. Develop logical data models for application and integration layers supporting specific business lines. Author and present architectural documents, position papers, impact assessments, recommendations, diagrams, reports, and strategy proposals. Ensure architecture documentation follows enterprise architecture frameworks and structured methodologies.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of

Enterprise and Application Architecture trends

. Proficiency in application development methodologies, SOA, object-oriented design, web services, multi-tier architecture, and client/server systems. Experience with development platforms such as

Microsoft .NET, Java, Oracle toolsets

, etc. Deep understanding of architectural domains including

data, security, infrastructure

, and integration patterns. Strong knowledge of

SDLC methodologies

,

Project Management principles

, and

Change Management practices

. Familiarity with frameworks such as:

TOGAF

(The Open Group Architectural Framework)

ITIL

(Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions considering organizational requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills for translating technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (TOGAF certification preferred). Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar architecture-focused role. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Experience in enterprise-level solution design, integration, and architecture governance.

Apply Details

Apply by sending your resume & documents to:

amisha@upstaff.ca

upstaffrecruiter@upstaff.ca

resumes@upstaff.zohorecruitmail.ca

For inquiries, call:

647-794-8009

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.37-$80.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road