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.