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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Solution Architect – AWS / .NET / Angular / React based in Canada.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical design and direction of a major digital transformation initiative in the public education sector. The role focuses on modernizing a large-scale K–12 learning platform and transitioning traditional curriculum resources into a scalable, cloud-based digital experience. You will drive the architecture of secure, cloud-native applications using AWS, C#, .NET, Angular, and React. Working closely with agile development teams and business stakeholders, you will turn complex requirements into practical, high-performing solutions. This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity where you can shape cloud adoption strategies, influence architectural decisions, and mentor engineering talent. You will contribute to a meaningful project with the potential to improve how educational content is delivered and accessed.
Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions using AWS.
Lead the architecture and development of serverless applications with C#, .NET, and AWS DynamoDB.
Design microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs.
Provide architectural guidance for front-end applications built with Angular, React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
Develop cloud adoption strategies, technical roadmaps, and architecture standards.
Conduct code reviews and promote software quality and engineering best practices.
Design, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers within agile teams.
Assess emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development tools.
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect or Software Architect on software development projects; 7 years of experience is required for candidates with a one-year certificate.
At least 3 years of architecture experience with C#, .NET, AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL), and Visual Studio Code.
At least 3 years of experience architecting and developing applications on AWS.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience developing, building, testing, and deploying applications using Angular 2+ and/or React.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and modern software development practices.
Experience providing technical leadership within agile development teams.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to have: Experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and other cloud-native technologies; hands-on expertise in both Angular and React; experience with enterprise-scale platforms and large user populations; familiarity with government, education, or public-sector transformation projects; knowledge of NgRx, NGXS, Redux, Material Design, SCSS, and TypeScript; and experience using AI-assisted development tools.
Compensation: CAD $80–$100 per hour.
Contract: Full-time, 12-month contract.
Work arrangement: Remote within Canada, with occasional travel to Edmonton, Alberta.
Expected start date: February 5, 2027.
Opportunity to lead the architecture of a high-impact public-sector digital transformation project.
Exposure to modern cloud technologies and the opportunity to influence enterprise architecture decisions.
Collaboration with experienced engineering teams on a meaningful digital learning initiative.