Solution Architect

Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.

Bachelor Degree

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Solution Design
   • Define and document enterprise-grade technical solutions that meet business, functional, and non-functional requirements.
   • Design integrations across applications, databases, middleware, APIs, identity systems, and user interfaces.
   • Translate business objectives into high-level solution blueprints and component designs.
2. Technology Alignment & Architecture Governance
   
   • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and Clients digital strategy.
   • Evaluate and select suitable technology stacks and platforms based on technical fit, scalability, cost, and compliance.
   • Participate in technical design reviews and provide direction to developers and infrastructure teams.
3. Application & Integration Architecture
   
   • Design application architectures using microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), or monolithic models where appropriate.
   • Define data flow, API communication, identity and access control models, and business service orchestration.
   • Ensure secure and efficient integration between on-prem, SaaS, and cloud-native systems.
4. Solution Implementation Support
   
   • Work with development teams during build phases to validate solution design and architecture adherence.
   • Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies during the implementation lifecycle.
   • Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors for solution delivery.
5. Documentation & Roadmapping
   
   • Prepare high-level and detailed architecture documents, solution design specifications, and decision logs.
   • Contribute to the organization s technical roadmap and solution evolution plans.
6. Security, Compliance, and Quality Assurance
   
   • Ensure solutions are compliant with data protection laws, cybersecurity policies (e.g., NIA, NDCP), and relevant ISO standards.
   • Support secure coding practices, data encryption, logging, monitoring, and threat modeling efforts.
7. Technology Evaluation & Stakeholder Engagement
   
   • Lead PoCs (Proof of Concepts) for emerging technologies and new platforms.
   • Present architecture proposals to technical and non-technical audiences, including business and management teams.