Solutions Architect
HostPapa
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudDistributed SystemsMapReduceSpark
About the role
- Design distributed applications and systems across private and public cloud environments
- Build scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud-based solutions
- Evaluate requirements and recommend architectural approaches for deployment and provisioning
- Lead cloud migration projects for complex, multi-tier applications
- Develop enterprise-wide cloud operations that support global scale
- Provide best-practice guidance across multiple projects and application teams
- Build and maintain templates, blueprints, and reusable cloud architecture components
- Support API, middleware, eCommerce, and database solution design
- Work closely with engineering teams to operationalize cloud technologies
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance cloud solutions
- Apply a DevOps mindset to improve automation, performance, and efficiency
- Stay current on emerging cloud tools and evolving technology landscapes
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or architecture roles supporting global, large-scale environments (1000+ servers)
- Strong background in cloud design, distributed systems, and large-scale platform engineering
- Experience leading technical initiatives within large or complex organizations
- Hands-on experience with private and public cloud platforms
- Strong understanding of big data frameworks such as MapReduce, Hive, Spark, or Pig
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to simplify complex technology landscapes and provide clear architectural direction
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to drive integration efforts across teams
- Deep knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and cloud-related technologies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Benefits
- Work from anywhere - this is a remote opportunity
- A competitive salary that values you and your unique skill sets
- Career advancement & professional development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
- Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cloud designdistributed systemslarge-scale platform engineeringAPI designmiddleware designeCommerce solutionsdatabase solutionsbig data frameworksMapReduceSpark
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsleadershipsimplifying complex technologyarchitectural directionstakeholder engagementbest-practice guidanceautomation mindsetperformance improvementefficiency enhancement