Senior Solution Architect – AWS

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Solution Architect – AWS / .NET / Angular / React based in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical design and direction of a major digital transformation initiative in the public education sector. The role focuses on modernizing a large-scale K–12 learning platform and transitioning traditional curriculum resources into a scalable, cloud-based digital experience. You will drive the architecture of secure, cloud-native applications using AWS, C#, .NET, Angular, and React. Working closely with agile development teams and business stakeholders, you will turn complex requirements into practical, high-performing solutions. This is a hands‑on technical leadership opportunity where you can shape cloud adoption strategies, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineering talent. You will contribute to a meaningful project with the potential to improve how educational content is delivered and accessed.

Accountabilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions using AWS.

• Lead the architecture and development of serverless applications with C#, .NET, and AWS DynamoDB.

• Design microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs.

• Provide architectural guidance for front-end applications built with Angular, React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.

• Develop cloud adoption strategies, technical roadmaps, and architecture standards.

• Conduct code reviews and promote software quality and engineering best practices.

• Design, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers within agile teams.

• Assess emerging technologies, including AI‑assisted software development tools.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect or Software Architect on software development projects; 7 years of experience is required for candidates with a one‑year certificate.

• At least 3 years of architecture experience with C#, .NET, AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL), and Visual Studio Code.

• At least 3 years of experience architecting and developing applications on AWS.

• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience developing, building, testing, and deploying applications using Angular 2+ and/or React.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and modern software development practices.

• Experience providing technical leadership within agile development teams.

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Nice to have: Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and other cloud‑native technologies; hands‑on expertise in both Angular and React; experience with enterprise‑scale platforms and large user populations; familiarity with government, education, or public‑sector transformation projects; knowledge of NgRx, NGXS, Redux, Material Design, SCSS, and TypeScript; and experience using AI‑assisted development tools.

Benefits:

• Compensation: CAD $80–$100 per hour.

• Contract: Full-time, 12‑month contract.

• Work arrangement: Remote within Canada, with occasional travel to Edmonton, Alberta.

• Expected start date: February 5, 2027.

• Opportunity to lead the architecture of a high‑impact public‑sector digital transformation project.

• Exposure to modern cloud technologies and the opportunity to influence enterprise architecture decisions.

• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams on a meaningful digital learning initiative.