Solutions Architect, R&D & Innovation

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Solutions Architect, R&D & Innovation in Canada.

This is a highly specialized, forward-looking architecture role focused entirely on exploration, experimentation, and technological discovery. You will operate outside of traditional delivery constraints, dedicating your time to identifying emerging technologies, validating new architectural patterns, and building early-stage prototypes that shape future platform direction. The role sits at the intersection of cloud architecture, AI systems, and modern software engineering innovation. Your work will directly influence long-term technical strategy by helping leadership understand what technologies are worth adopting and scaling. You will act as a dedicated innovation scout, turning curiosity into structured technical insight. The environment is autonomous, research-driven, and designed for deep technical thinking, hands-on experimentation, and continuous learning.

Accountabilities

* Act as a dedicated technology scout, continuously researching and evaluating emerging software technologies, cloud platforms, AI systems, and modern architectural paradigms.

* Design and build proof-of-concepts and experimental prototypes to validate ideas, reduce uncertainty, and assess technical feasibility.

* Explore new and unconventional domains, even without immediate product application, to understand long-term architectural relevance.

* Perform hands-on experimentation by writing exploratory code, building isolated systems, and testing new development frameworks and tools.

* Develop and document experimental architectures, clearly explaining use cases, limitations, and potential integration into broader ecosystems.

* Conduct technical feasibility studies using rapid iteration and fail-fast experimentation approaches.

* Produce concise technical briefings and insights to support architectural and strategic decision-making.

* Collaborate selectively with architecture and engineering leaders to transition validated concepts toward potential adoption.

Requirements

* University degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

* 10+ years of experience in software development and/or solution architecture roles.

* Strong background in designing and experimenting with modern, cloud-native, and distributed systems architectures.

* Proven experience evaluating and experimenting with emerging technologies beyond production-ready solutions.

* Advanced hands-on coding skills with the ability to independently build prototypes from scratch.

* Strong understanding of cloud platforms, modern software architectures, and distributed computing principles.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to senior technical stakeholders.

* High intellectual curiosity with a demonstrated ability to independently explore new technologies (e.g., AI agents, orchestration tools, new frameworks).

* Comfortable working autonomously with minimal direction and engaging in deep technical research.

* English proficiency required; French is considered an asset.

Benefits

* Competitive annual salary ranging from $101,990 to $145,700 CAD, based on experience and expertise.

* Performance-based annual salary review.

* Flexible total compensation package, including benefits tailored to individual needs.

* Flexible savings and retirement options.

* Generous vacation policy plus additional paid time off (holidays and mobile days).

* Monthly home internet allowance.

* Paid training and professional development opportunities.

* Strong career growth path with continuous learning opportunities.

* Flexible, autonomous, and innovation-driven work environment.

* Inclusive and collaborative culture with a strong focus on teamwork, integrity, and innovation.

* Access to a rich calendar of virtual and in-person team events and activities.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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