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 our 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’ll Have As an Architect you will leverage your AWS expertise and work with our presales teams to meet with customers and create comprehensive cloud strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives. Additionally, you will have the prospect to lead implementation Projects as part of a team that includes DevOps Engineers and Project Management. You will have access to training and early access to cutting‑edge technologies, allowing you to stay at the forefront of technology and learn from your peers.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with sales teams and clients to understand business requirements and design comprehensive technology solutions.

Provide technical expertise and support during the sales process, including presentations, demonstrations, and proposal development.

Assume technical leader role during design and implementation of technology solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Provide overviews of complex solutions, architectures,



integrations and project updates to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security standards and compliance best practices

Communicating proactively with project managers, project teams, and customers.

Creating and updating project documentation as required by project leads.

Mentoring junior engineers

Engaging in internal initiatives to build the AWS practice by developing current solutions, learning new skills, and collaborating with the team.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

8 - 10 years of work experience leveraging AWS solutions and services

Leadership in large Tech Consulting or Software Development projects

In-depth knowledge of cloud services, microservices (Kubernetes) and enterprise integration, specifically related to AWS

Design, implement and manage cloud infrastructure and services

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience

Advanced Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Expertise in at least one of Terraform or CloudFormation.

Advanced Proficiency in Scripting or Programming Languages:

Expertise in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, or Java.

Advanced Knowledge of IT principles:

In‑depth knowledge of IT principles in at least one of: Networking,



Security, Hardware or Software

Expert level understanding of DevOps Culture, Methodologies and Tooling:

At least 5 years of experience using and managing tools such as Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Prometheus and Docker.

Preferred Certifications:

AWS: Solutions Architect – Professional

AWS: Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

You Will Also Bring

Track record of successful enterprise level architecture implementations

Demonstrated influence on organizational technical direction

Development of cross functional relationships and collaboration

Proven success with technical pre‑sales

Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Effective stakeholder management and communication

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

8+ years’ work experience in a client‑facing professional services role, or 10+ years of related industry experience

Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $120,800 to $151,000 annually + 14% 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 Si

📌 Architect, Professional Services (Winnipeg)
🏢 Softchoice
📍 Winnipeg