Solution Architect

A day in the life of a Solution Architect at Esri Canada:

• Define end-to-end solution architectures for federal sector engagements, including application, integration, data, and platform components.
• Lead architecture and design activities across projects, translating requirements into solution patterns, technical approaches, and architectural decisions.
• Establish and maintain architecture artifacts, including logical and physical architectures, integration designs, and non-functional requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to delivery teams through architecture reviews, design guidance, and alignment on implementation approaches.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate ArcGIS platform capabilities, deployment models, and integration patterns to meet client and delivery needs.
• Identify technical risks and constraints early, and define mitigation strategies related to security, performance, scalability, and operability.
• Support delivery planning by contributing to scoping, estimation inputs, and technical work breakdowns in collaboration with project leadership.
• Contribute to standards, best practices, and repeatable reference architectures that improve consistency and delivery quality within Federal Sector Services.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, information technology, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, engineering, or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Esri Technical Certification in one or more relevant areas (such as ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, or related Esri technologies) is considered a strong asset.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in solution architecture, technical design, or senior technical delivery roles supporting complex Esri enterprise deployments.
• Experience designing multi-component solutions that include application architecture, integration patterns, and data architecture considerations.
• Experience with Esri enterprise deployment models (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid), including environment design, configuration considerations, and operational supportability.
• Experience working with security, privacy, and compliance requirements in regulated or sensitive environments, including identity and access concepts.
• Experience producing and governing architecture documentation and communicating architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to align architecture with delivery constraints, implementation approaches, and quality standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Must reside in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.
• Ability to attain Canadian Federal Government – Secret clearance, with priority given to candidates who already possess this level of clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to apply architectural judgment to complex, ambiguous requirements and translate them into practical solution approaches.
• Proven capability to influence technical alignment across delivery teams through clear direction, collaboration, and structured decision-making.
• Demonstrated understanding of solution quality attributes, including security, performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when working with sensitive clients

What Esri Canada offers you:

We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Work from Home or hybrid work
• Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
  • 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service
  • 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
  • 32 hours of Summer Days
  • Winter holiday office closure
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• RRSP match increasing with years of service
• Training and development programs for professional growth
• Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
• Company-sponsored events and social activities
• Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.