Solutions Architect - Onsite

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy , our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley , created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner's purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

We care for our team.

We care about the impact we have on our community.

We serve by solving complex problems.

We grow because growth fuels opportunities.

We innovate always and everywhere.

We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW
We are building a talent pipeline for upcoming Solution Architect opportunities supporting a leading organization in the shipbuilding Industry. This onsite role will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions that support complex business and operational initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and enterprise architects to define solution strategies, create architecture designs, and guide implementation across a diverse technology landscape.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN

THE ROLE:

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs.

Define end-to-end solution architectures that align with business objectives, enterprise standards, and security requirements.

Solution Design Documents (SDDs)

Technical Specifications

Integration and Data Flow Designs

Evaluate technology options and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.

Lead architecture discussions and provide technical guidance throughout project life cycles.

Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Support integration initiatives involving enterprise applications, cloud platforms, ERP systems, data platforms, and third-party solutions.

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams during implementation.

Participate in architecture reviews, governance processes, and technical risk assessments.

Contribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL

NEED TO DO THE JOB:

8+ years of experience in IT, including significant experience in solution architecture, systems design, or enterprise application delivery.

Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions.

Strong understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, and data flows.

Experience creating detailed architecture and technical design documentation.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

Strong understanding of security, networking, identity management, and infrastructure concepts.

Experience working in Agile and hybrid project delivery environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with in shipbuilding, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, defense, or other large-scale operational environments.

Experience with ERP platforms, asset management systems, and operational technology environments.

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.

Familiarity with data architecture, analytics, and integration platforms.

Professional certifications such as:

TOGAF

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect

AWS Solutions Architect

PMP or equivalent

Security Requirements

Ability to meet any security screening and Controlled Goods Program requirements associated with the role.

Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do

Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges

A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project…