[Hiring] Associate Solution Architect @Vena Solutions

Role Description

This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely in Canada.

Vena Solutions is hiring an Associate Solution Architect to support the evolution of applications and services within Vena’s growing SaaS platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced Solution Architects, product managers, and engineering teams to help design and deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and high-quality solutions that meet real customer and business needs.

• Contribute to solution architecture for new and existing capabilities by translating requirements into well-reasoned design proposals.
• Support architectural reviews and help ensure solutions align with established patterns and standards.
• Provide hands-on exposure to cloud-based application design and data-rich, integrated systems.
• Build fluency in key non-functional considerations such as performance, security, reliability, and data integrity.
• Use AI-assisted tools to support architectural analysis, explore design options, assess trade-offs, and improve documentation.
• Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, CloudOps, Infrastructure, and Security.
• Help teams adopt AI in practical, responsible ways, ensuring designs remain transparent and aligned with customer trust, governance, and compliance expectations.

At Vena, innovation is driven by a focus on customer outcomes and continuous improvement. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy learning through real-world problem solving, working in a fast-moving SaaS environment, and growing your impact as a solution architect.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience contributing to solution architecture, technical design, or complex system design within a software or SaaS environment.
• 4+ years in software development or related technical roles, including hands-on work with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent).
• Practical experience with front-end and back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Spring, or similar).
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, computational complexity, and the ability to weigh and communicate design trade-offs.
• Exposure to data-driven systems, with knowledge of data modelling, data management, OLTP, and cloud-based SaaS application design.
• Hands-on experience implementing within Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud platforms using cloud-native patterns with a SaaS application.
• Experience using AI-enabled development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, SpecKit, or similar).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with engineers, product managers, and technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, growth-oriented mindset with a curiosity for learning and problem-solving.
• Interest in AI and openness to exploring AI-driven solutions for performance enhancement and efficiency.

Requirements

• Participate with Product Management, domain experts, senior architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to support, evolve, and deliver solution architecture for cloud-based SaaS features.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to design pragmatic solutions that balance functional requirements with performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in reviewing engineering designs and implementations to validate alignment with approved solution architecture.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear, accurate architecture artifacts and decision records.
• Communicate architectural concepts and changes effectively, supporting engineers through design reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in architecture governance activities, contributing to the application and adoption of standards and best practices.
• Help ensure architectural recommendations are well-reasoned, consistent, and aligned with platform strategy.
• Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and architectural practices.
• Leverage modern tooling, including AI-assisted research and analysis, to support architectural exploration.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by helping teams experiment responsibly.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is 127,500 - 172,500 CAD.
• Salaries are tailored to roles, levels, and locations, influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience, and education.
• Compensation may adapt as you progress in your role, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels.