Solutions Architect

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Advisor, Solutions Architecture for a two-year term with its Ottawa-based customer. Work Location Ottawa (Hybrid) Key Tasks Develop strategic directions for in-house product, including the creation and enhancement of architectural viewpoints, models, roadmaps and designs that align to the enterprise architecture. Conduct comprehensive business transformation and architecture assessments, including complex system and infrastructure reviews in support of product evolution. Lead and oversee change initiatives related to on-premises/cloud adoption and hybrid environments. Guide the full end-to-end adoption process, ensuring alignment with organizational vision. Understand Business, Application, Information (Data), Security and Technology/Cloud domains to ensure effective integration of solutions across the broader IT and business landscape. Define, develop, evaluate and contribute to architecture policies, standards, frameworks, guidelines and best practices; ensure compliance with enterprise and industry standards. Provide strategy-focused architectural leadership, with occasional hands-on involvement in configurations, testing and proofs of concept (resources are available to support hands-on work). Provide expert architectural advice to working groups and internal stakeholders, including options analysis and presentation of solution recommendations. Create and facilitate presentations for governance, leadership, and working groups; contribute to decision-making processes. Key Qualifications 7–10 years of experience as a Solution Architect, with demonstrated expertise across multiple architecture domains and experience designing and delivering end-to-end solutions Strong experience with Microsoft ecosystem and Azure cloud technologies; familiarity with integrating new technologies. Experience advising clients, working with stakeholders and presenting architectural options and recommendations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or in a related field, AND some years of experience in technical architecture, application architecture, solution architecture or in a related field Experience with: End-to-end solution design and architecture Systems and technical architecture Multi-technology environments (Microsoft, Azure, Oracle for retail, Workday for HR) Software integration and relational databases Software development practices Contract management and budget administration Leading multi-discipline teams Providing advice on strategic issues Project management and working within governance frameworks Using formal architecture frameworks and modelling tools Integrated solution design Mobile application development Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing and Reporting Microsoft Power Platform (familiarity) Cybersecurity controls (awareness) Assets Certifications in TOGAF, IASA IT Architect, or Azure Cloud. Experience with formal architecture frameworks (organization is still early-stage and evolving these). Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform. Experience integrating Workday, Oracle Retail, or other multi-technology environments. Exposure to government, retail, or financial services industries. Bilingualism (English/French). Experience working in environments with maturing governance structures. About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Don't let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request