Solution Architect
Who we are
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a strong Solution Architect to be the technical leader on the team, with strong communication, project management skills, and a desire to share their expertise with their teammates.
What you'll do:
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions, often involving multiple integrated systems, that address specific business problems and opportunities. They play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring that solutions are aligned with both business strategy and the overall enterprise architecture. The Solution Architect collaborates closely with other architects and technical leads to ensure solutions fit within the broader architectural vision and adhere to established standards and roadmaps.
How you'll make an impact
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Analyze business requirements and the enterprise architecture to develop solution architectures that satisfy business goals.
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Design end-to-end solutions to complex business problems that may include business, application, data, and infrastructure components.
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Balance short-term results with long-term needs by designing transition architectures that deliver incremental value towards the target architecture.
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Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect to ensure solutions align with the overall enterprise architecture.
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Develop and maintain solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and documentation.
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Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks for proposed solutions.
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Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and performant.
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Stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the business.
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Contribute to the development of architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
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Conduct architectural reviews of proposed solutions to ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
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Review new and existing system designs and make recommendations for improving or altering the systems.
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Provide expertise and architectural assistance to other team members.
What you'll bring to the role
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5 - 8 years of experience with Solutions Architecture or similar.
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8 - 10 years of technical required experience in software development or similar.
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Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.
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Proficient programming in React and C# with .Net; other languages are an asset.
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Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and architectural principles.
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Experience with a variety of technologies, including cloud platforms, databases, APIs, and integration technologies.
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Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and product research.
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Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks when under extreme pressure.
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Skilled at identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems.
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Experience working within a technical or engineering organization with knowledge of the high-technology industry is considered an asset.
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High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
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Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
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Proficient with Lucidchart, Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Jira.
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Enterprise architecture certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF.
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Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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Any integration platform certifications such as in Workato, Mulesoft, Zapier.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
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