Senior Azure & OT Solutions Architect | Energy& Manufacturing

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
Duration: 12-month contract with a possible extension
Hours: Mon – Fri, 35 works hours per week
Pay rates: approx. $70 – 90/HR

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About the Opportunity

Our client in the nuclear and manufacturing sectors is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, innovative architecture solutions. You will play a key role in shaping technology strategies, driving modernization initiatives, and ensuring that projects align with business objectives and best practices.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise to deliver robust solutions. You will help transition legacy systems to modern architectures, optimize operational efficiency with SCADA and Pi solutions, and leverage Microsoft Azure to design cloud-based, data-driven platforms.

What’s in it for You

You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a technically diverse environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role allows you to shape architectural standards, lead modernization initiatives, and mentor development teams while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies across cloud, data, and operational platforms.

You will join a professional culture that encourages strategic thinking, cross-team collaboration, and practical application of emerging tools to solve complex business challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Architect and design APIs for seamless data integration across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Leverage Microsoft Azure to architect scalable, reliable cloud solutions.
• Design and implement Operation Technologies (OT) to optimize operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership in adopting architecture and design patterns such as microservices and MVC.
• You will architect scalable, reliable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• You will develop and manage APIs for seamless data integration across platforms.
• You will implement DevOps practices, transitioning monolithic applications to service-based, containerized architectures.
• You will lead the implementation of SCADA and Pi systems to optimize operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution design and architecture, including prior experience as a Solution Architect.
• Experience in nuclear / manufacturing / energy industries, working with Operation Technologies (OT) is a must
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure, integration platforms, API management, DevOps, SCADA, and Pi solutions.
• Proficiency in architecture and design patterns including microservices and MVC.
• Experience transitioning from monolithic to service-based architectures, containerization, and API development.
• Skilled with Angular, React, .NET, SQL, and legacy system modernization (Visual Basic 6, Centura, Gupta).
• Strong background in data platform development, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence integration.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, SAP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.