Associate Architect

Why you’ll love Softchoice:

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities. 
 

The Impact You Will Have:

As our Assessment Architect, you will be responsible for facilitating, analyzing, and delivering assessments to customers. You will deliver technical assessments and develop service proposal content and pricing for customer projects. You will help customers refine and evolve their IT strategy roadmap and business case for cloud adoption, and deliver presentations to IT and business leadership. The assessments you deliver will target a customer’s current IT infrastructure, and the findings will help develop IT roadmapping strategies. Many of our assessments will focus on cloud adoption and cloud optimization.

In this role, reporting to the Assessment Services Senior Manager, you will be responsible for working with customers to build the business case for change and migration to the cloud.

What You Will Do:

• Lead on-premises to cloud engagements with significant business, technical, and cost-modeling requirements to accelerate cloud adoption
• Direct discovery and data collection to understand the customer’s current environment
• Build and refine cost models that cover services, consumption, funding, hardware buyback, labour, TCO, and ROI
• Facilitate discussions on technical challenges, business goals, success metrics, and financial drivers to shape a cloud strategy
• Present clear, compelling business cases to stakeholders across C-suite, IT, and business units
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects and sales teams to develop proposals, identify service opportunities, and support deal wins
• Provide thought leadership on cloud adoption, technology evolution, and business value through AWS / Azure / GCP
• Support teammates through coaching, gap-filling, and contributions to large engagements
• Partner across pre-sales, Solutions Architecture, Professional Services, and AWS / Azure / GCP account teams to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Host immersion days, lead ideation sessions, and build small proofs of concept (POCs) to drive customer momentum

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of multi-disciplinary IT experience in areas such as cloud architecture, application management, database administration, and system administration
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated passion for thought leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong knowledge of business drivers, success metrics, and customer focus
• Customer-facing experience, including presenting to and fielding questions from mid-level and senior management
• Experience in pre-sales, delivery, or go-to-market (GTM) roles
• Knowledge of cloud economics, cost modeling, and the financial impacts of design decisions
• Knowledge of migration strategies, including lift and shift, infrastructure and application modernization
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Broad knowledge of on-premises IT, including bare metal, virtualization (e.g., VMware), networking, security, storage, and backup

Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $91,200 to $114,000 annually + 12% Target Incentives.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, education, and related certification. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Softchoice offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit plan to all full-time employees, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical and Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits: RRSP/DPSP Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and Sick Leave, Holidays, Parental Leave, Volunteer Days, Bereavement Leave
• Additional Perks: Employee Discount Program

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• The People: You’ll thrive in our collaborative environment, surrounded by incredible colleagues who foster support and innovation, driving our collective success
• High-Performing Culture: At Softchoice, we are dedicated to achieving our goals and committed to success for our customers and each other
• Flexibility: Plan your workdays in a way that suits you best
• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years
• Inclusive Culture: We are committed to an inclusive culture where every team member can be their authentic self
• Competitive Benefits: Benefit from competitive perks that start on day one

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:

We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com. We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:

We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

Job Requisition ID: 7516 

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