Solutions Architect – Contract – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Solutions Architect – Contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and implement the architecture for a modern, secure, and scalable Secure File Transfer System (SFTS) platform. This position will play a critical role in delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by March 31, 2026, in collaboration with internal teams using Agile methodologies.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong foundation in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity best practices.

This role is remote but MUST be able to work Pacific Time zone hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership
    • Act as the lead architect and trusted advisor on technology and architecture decisions.
    • Guide teams on software engineering best practices, including microservices and CI/CD.
    • Lead infrastructure and deployment architecture design and implementation.
  • Security & Compliance
    • Provide strategy and implementation for identity and access management (IAM).
    • Ensure the architecture complies with privacy, security, and regulatory standards.
    • Lead the development and submission of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Security Threat Risk Assessments (STRA).
  • Architecture Delivery
    • Design and iterate on secure and scalable system architecture aligned with MVP objectives.
    • Produce and maintain high-quality architectural documentation and diagrams.
  • Agile Collaboration
    • Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams to refine scope and deliverables.
  • Transition Support
    • One month before contract conclusion (or earlier if requested), conduct:
      • Training sessions and code reviews.
      • Knowledge transfer to future technical teams.
      • Establish support channels to ensure continuity.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role.
  • Strong background in:
    • Cloud-native architectures and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
    • Identity and access management (IAM) design and implementation.
    • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
    • Microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Expertise in security, privacy, and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience in delivering complex technical documentation, PIA, and STRA.
  • Ability to work effectively within Agile teams and lead architectural efforts in sprints.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Previous experience working on government or regulated-sector digital platforms.
  • Familiarity with transitioning systems to operational teams.
  • Certifications in cloud architecture, security, or Agile practices are an asset.