Solution Architect
at Maximus

Job Description

Department Summary

The Solutions Department takes the lead in designing, developing and supporting advanced digital transformation initiatives, technology modernization programs, and Business Process Services (BPS) offerings for both new and existing clients. We embrace a cloud-first and digital-first approach, leveraging modern technologies and agile methodologies to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that surpass client expectations. By aligning IT capabilities with business operational requirements, we create cohesive solutions within predefined financial parameters, carefully considering all constraints to maximize customer value and operational efficiency.

Our team is committed to integrating bothbusiness and IT innovationinto our solutions. By following best practices in user, employee, and citizen experience, we ensure that our offerings are intuitive, accessible, and impactful. We actively embrace the latestbusiness delivery modelsandtechnological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing, to enhance service excellence and drive continuous improvement. Throughout the solution development process, we apply agile methodologies and DevOps practices and incorporate security and privacy by design principles to ensure compliance with international, federal, and provincial standards and policies.

By fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining a steadfast focus on security, privacy, and responsible AI practices, the Solutions Department plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission to improve people's lives through technology. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technology solutions across the full lifecycle, from discovery and planning through implementation and operational support.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and senior architects to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. This role is ideal for someone who can independently own solution architecture for projects or products while contributing to larger strategic initiatives.

What a Typical Week Looks Like

• Lead solution architecture design across business, application, data, and technology domains
• Facilitate discovery workshops and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Develop architecture artifacts (requirements, architecture, design documents)
• Define integration, API, and data architecture approaches
• Produce estimates, assumptions, and delivery plans for solutions
• Guide delivery teams to ensure alignment with architecture and best practices
• Support RFP/RFI responses and contribute to solution proposals
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and non-functional requirements
• Define operational models, including monitoring, SLAs/SLOs, and support processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, development, security, and operations
• Design, develop, and implement Cloud based solutions

What You Bring

• Degree or diploma from an accredited university or college in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT discipline
• 5+ years of experience in IT, including architecture or senior technical roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
• Combination of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

A Strong Understanding Of:

• Solution architecture across business, application, data, and technology layers
• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Cloud technologies
• API and integration patterns (REST, messaging, event-driven)
• Identity and access management (e.g., OAuth2, SSO, OpenID Connect)
• Data architecture concepts (relational and NoSQL databases)

Familiarity With:

• Azure and/or AWS Well-Architected Framework
• DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)
• Security best practices (e.g., OWASP, Zero Trust principles)

Ability To:

• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Match requirements with existing capabilities and identify gaps
• Produce clear architecture documentation and diagrams
• Estimate effort, identify risks, and manage dependencies
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate innovative thinking
• Demonstrate engagement in continuous learning
• Apply new learnings to solve problems
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to mentor and influence teams without direct authority

Other

• Must be able to pass a Federal Criminal Record check

What We Offer

We are invested in the overall health and future of our employees, and are proud to offer many benefits, including:

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits starting on day one
• Generous paid vacation
• Employer-supported Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible hybrid and remote work options across Canada
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and personal commitments
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness resources, including Headspace
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Employee recognition programs and team events

Additional Application Information

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If assistance is required, please contact careers@maximuscanada.ca

This posting is for 1 current, active vacancy. Automated tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to support the screening and assessment of applications.

EEO Statement
Maximus is passionate about our employees and place their well-being at the center of our people strategy. We are committed and proud to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, veterans and gender identities recognizing that this is paramount for the growth and success of our organization.

Minimum Salary
$106,000.00

Maximum Salary
$120,000.00