IT Solutions Architect – Integration & Transformation Focus (In-office position)

Role Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking IT Solutions Architect to join our organization during a period of expansion and transformation. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions that support business growth, operational efficiency, and acquisition-led integration.

The role combines solution architecture leadership with hands-on technical execution, ensuring successful delivery across infrastructure, systems, integrations, and technology environments.

This role will also play a key part in technology due diligence, system evaluation, and integration of acquired businesses into the organization’s technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Technology Leadership

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient IT solutions aligned to business and integration objectives
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, roadmaps, and technology strategies
• Conduct technology assessments and due diligence for acquired businesses
• Evaluate existing systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology risks during integrations
• Ensure systems and architecture are future-proofed to support organizational growth and acquisitions
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and improvements

Hands-On Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across infrastructure, networking, cloud, servers, and applications
• Act as senior escalation point for complex technical issues across integration and operational environments
• Support configuration, deployment, migration, optimization, and troubleshooting activities where required
• Work closely with internal IT teams, vendors, and service providers to ensure successful solution delivery
• Provide technical guidance and support across multiple platforms and business systems

Systems Integration & Optimization

• Lead system integration assessments across acquired entities and existing business systems
• Design and oversee integration between applications, cloud platforms, and operational systems
• Support system rationalization, consolidation, and standardization across business units
• Support data migration and ensure integrity, security, and continuity during integrations
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization

Growth, Transformation & Integration

• Lead and support technology integration during mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and strategic technology projects
• Develop scalable technology solutions to support future acquisitions and organizational growth
• Drive standardization of systems, infrastructure, and technology processes across the business
• Ensure technology integration aligns with operational and business objectives

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and leadership teams to support integration objectives
• Provide clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support decision-making by providing technical insights, risk assessments, and solution options
• Collaborate with external vendors and consultants during integration initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Systems Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or senior technical lead
• Strong hands-on experience across systems integration, infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems
• Experience in business integration, transformation, or acquisition-led environments advantageous
• Strong understanding of scalability, resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS advantageous
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and governance practices

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with practical execution capability
• Technical leadership and accountability
• Systems integration and problem solving
• Stakeholder influence and collaboration
• Adaptability and innovation in fast-changing environments
• Strong communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• High attention to detail and operational reliability

Success Measures

• Successful integration of acquired entities into the technology environment
• Stable, secure, and scalable systems supporting business growth
• Reduced system duplication and improved standardization
• Successful delivery of integration and migration projects
• Improved collaboration between IT and business teams
• Technology risks proactively identified and mitigated
• Future-ready, integrated technology landscape established