Sr. Solutions Architect
Calian
IT
Remote
Posted on Nov 25, 2025
Position Overview
The Senior Solutions Architect – Data & AI is a key technical leader within Calian’s Data & AI practice, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and guiding the design of scalable, secure data and AI solutions built on Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem. This role operates at the intersection of strategy and delivery—defining solution vision, driving modernization initiatives, and enabling digital transformation across multiple client engagements.
Location
Toronto, ON
Hybrid, CAN
Hybrid, CAN
Job Type
Full Time
Responsibilities
- Lead solution architecture for data and AI initiatives, shaping vision, strategy, and target-state architecture.
- Partner with Account Executives to develop solution approaches and support pre-sales activities.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate client environments and identify modernization opportunities.
- Design and govern enterprise data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration layers.
- Establish data governance standards, reusable frameworks, and reference architectures.
- Architect MLOps pipelines, ensure responsible AI practices, and support AI/ML deployment and optimization.
- Align solutions with Microsoft’s Data & AI ecosystem (Azure Synapse, Fabric, Purview, OpenAI, Copilot).
- Mentor delivery teams, contribute to best practices, and support practice development.
- Represent Calian in the Microsoft partner community through thought leadership and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years in data architecture, analytics, or AI solution delivery.
- Strong experience as a customer-facing technical lead for enterprise data/AI initiatives.
- Deep expertise with Azure Data & AI technologies (Synapse, Fabric, Data Lake, Databricks, Power BI, ML, Azure OpenAI).
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, governance, integration patterns, and security frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Additional Requirements
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent Data & AI certifications preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot configuration and Purview governance tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps/MLOps practices, CI/CD automation, and AI lifecycle management.
- Experience in pre-sales solutioning and proposal development.
- Understanding of compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 2701, GDPR, and CCPA.
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How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
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- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
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- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process