Technical Architect (Hands-on Engineering Focus)
Location: Remote, ON Employment Type: Full-time Vacancy Type - Backfill
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Technical Architect who bridges high-level architectural strategy with practical engineering expertise. In this role, you will actively contribute to solution development, validate your designs through code, and partner with engineering teams to deliver scalable, modern systems. Additionally, you will serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical conversations and presenting robust solutions to senior leadership at client organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-on Engineering & Architecture Contribute directly to solution design and development using .NET and/or Python Build and validate POCs and reference implementations to ensure designs are practical Provide code-level guidance, design reviews, and technical leadership to developers Troubleshoot complex issues across application, cloud, and integration layers Drive best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, testing, and secure development Apply modern AI capabilities with practical experience or exposure to: Large Language Models (LLMs) Prompt engineering Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Agentic engineering / intelligent workflows Azure AI / ML services (or similar platforms) Solution Design & Delivery Design end-to-end solutions across cloud, on-prem, SaaS, and integration platforms Translate business requirements into pragmatic, implementable architectures Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable Work closely with agile teams to support real-time delivery and iteration Cloud & Azure Design and implement solutions using Azure services (App Service, Functions, Storage, Networking, VMs) Build resilient, high-performing cloud-native architectures Implement security using Azure AD, IAM, and Microsoft security services Enable integration of AI/ML capabilities into cloud solutions Integration & Collaboration Support integration across on-prem, cloud, SaaS, and iPaaS platforms Partner with engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment Provide hands-on support throughout the software delivery lifecycle Governance & Documentation Contribute to architecture standards and technology decisions as needed Produce lean, necessary documentation only to support delivery (no over-documentation) Qualifications & Experience Required 8+ years in software engineering and/or architecture roles Full-stack development experience Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions (Azure preferred) Ability to operate at both code-level and architectural levels Proven experience of building 0-1 applications Experience with system integration and distributed architectures Preferred Experience with engineering applications that use AI/ML solutions, LLMs, or modern AI patterns (RAG, prompt engineering, agentic workflows) Knowledge of healthcare, data privacy, or regulated environments EHR/EMR experience
Why Join Us
Work on modern, cloud-native and AI-enabled solutions High-impact role with strong engineering ownership Collaborate with experienced technical teams in a delivery-focused environment Opportunity to shape next-generation architecture practices Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible employment experience for all candidates.