Solution Architect (API)

📌Job Title: Solution Architect (API) 📍Location: Remote – Alberta, Canada 📅Duration: 12-Month Contract Overview Our client in Alberta is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design modern, forward-looking technology solutions that support our strategic goals. This role bridges enterprise architecture strategy with development execution, translating business requirements into practical, cloud-native solutions. This position is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with expertise in cloud-native architectures, API-first approaches, event-driven systems, and infrastructure as code. 🔎Key Responsibilities • Investigate and assess the current technology landscape, including applications, integrations, and infrastructure. • Analyze existing systems to understand how they function, why they were designed that way, and where improvements are needed. • Translate business requirements into practical solution designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Design and document modern architectures using: Cloud-native patterns, Event-driven architectures, API-first design principles, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Create future-state architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, and integration patterns. • Validate architecture decisions through hands-on work, including building prototypes, writing code, and configuring cloud services. • Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader, guiding development teams on architectural best practices. ✅Required Skills & Experience • Minimum 5 years in solution architecture, senior development, cloud architecture, or technical leadership roles. • Hands-on experience with cloud-native solutions on AWS or equivalent platforms. • Skilled in TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, IaC, containers, serverless, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. • Experience with API-driven architectures, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration. • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis). • Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance. ✅Education & Certifications (Preferred): • Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field recognized in Canada. Equivalent experience may be considered. • AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional • AWS DevOps Engineer or equivalent ⭐Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of modern architecture patterns: microservices, event-driven, CQRS, domain-driven design. • Proficiency with API protocols (REST, SQS, SNS, EventBridge). • Solid understanding of information security, authentication, and secure coding practices. • Experience with observability tools: CloudWatch, X-Ray, structured logging, distributed tracing. • Strong communication, mentorship, and collaborative skills. • Agile, SAFe, and DevOps delivery methodology experience. • Commitment to continuous learning and emerging technology trends. 📩 Email your resume to: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] 📄 Subject Line: Solution Architect (API)