Technical Solutions Architect (TSA 2)

About Symcor

Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way. Our goal is for every employee to feel valued and accepted as part of the team and connected to Symcor and our values, fostering a sense of belonging. Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you need accommodation for the interview process, just let us know!

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Architect Advanced Cloud and AI Solutions with Impact

Join Symcor as a Technical Solutions Architect (TSA 2), reporting to the Director of Architecture. This individual contributor role focuses on supporting Cloud and AI initiatives by designing scalable cloud solutions and integrating intelligent technologies to enhance enterprise applications. In this role, you'll design and deliver high-performance solutions in Microsoft Azure while collaborating across infrastructure, security, and engineering to bring emerging technologies into real-world enterprise use cases.

This is a hybrid role with requirements to be on site 3 days a week, providing a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration

Why Join Us

• Deliver meaningful work at the intersection of cloud transformation and AI innovation
• Collaborate with a focused team of cloud, data, and AI professionals to implement scalable and secure enterprise services
• Work across diverse cloud environments, with a strong focus on Azure services, supported by hands-on architecture work and access to cutting-edge tools
• Make an enterprise-level impact with solutions that serve Canada’s largest institutions

Your Impact

• Deliver meaningful work at the intersection of cloud transformation and AI innovation
• Collaborate with a focused team of cloud, data, and AI professionals to implement scalable and secure enterprise services
• Work across diverse cloud environments, with a strong focus on Azure services, supported by hands-on architecture work and access to cutting-edge tools
• Make an enterprise-level impact with solutions that serve Canada’s largest institutions

What You Bring

Education & Certification

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Azure certification (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-400) required
• Azure AI certification or AI/ML experience is a strong asset

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, platform design, and enterprise systems delivery
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including platform services, identity, monitoring, and automation
• Experience working in complex hybrid environments (cloud + on-prem)

Core Technical Skills - Must-Have

Core Azure Expertise

• Proven expertise in Azure architecture and solution delivery
• Hands-on experience with Azure API Management, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Functions, Azure Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric
• Strong knowledge of automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Bicep, ARM, Terraform)

Architecture & Delivery

• Experience leading Options Analysis to evaluate and recommend optimal solution paths
• Experience in application platform design, including containerization and service meshes
• Deep understanding of systems design: high availability, resilience, scalability, performance

Security & Compliance

• Experience with Zero Trust principles, role-based access control, and cloud policy enforcement
• Familiarity with risk management, security standards (SOC 2, PCI), and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and its application in cloud architecture assessments

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Azure AI services
• Familiarity with data engineering pipelines and cloud cost governance

We recognize that the best architects are always learning—if you meet the core requirements and are excited about AI or scaling in cloud, we welcome your application.

Collaboration & Mindset

• Works collaboratively across engineering, security, data, and operations teams
• Can translate business needs into structured, scalable cloud solutions
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead technical discussions and reviews
• Proactive, curious, and committed to practical innovation in cloud and AI

What’s In It For You

At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You®, we harness each employee’s uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor’s success.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.