Practice Architect, Cloud

About Softchoice

Softchoice is a software-centric IT solutions and services organization that empowers businesses to be agile, innovative, and enables their workforce to remain engaged, connected, and creative. We assist clients in migrating to the cloud, building future-ready workplaces, and making smarter technology decisions to create success for their customers and employees.

Softchoice values its employees, supporting their career growth and advancement. We are recognized for fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, continually striving to do right by our people and communities.

Role Impact and Responsibilities

The Microsoft Cloud Platform Practice Architect is a senior technical leader within our Microsoft Practice, accountable for leading the design, delivery, and continual improvement of Microsoft Cloud technology solutions. This position plays a critical part in developing methodologies, establishing best practices, supporting product offerings, and working closely with high-value clients to achieve transformative business results.

• Act as a subject matter expert on Microsoft Azure, including Frontier partner/Foundary and IQ workloads.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging Microsoft Cloud trends and innovations, promoting their adoption across the practice.
• Lead the integration of cloud capabilities into solution deliveries, optimizing customer workflows and results.
• Develop, document, and enhance methodologies and best practices for Microsoft Azure solutions in coordination with architects, engineers, and product managers to maintain consistency and quality.
• Champion internal training and foster a culture of learning and innovation.
• Support the creation and evolution of Microsoft Azure offerings by collaborating with product management and delivery teams.
• Serve as a pilot customer (“Customer Zero”) for new technologies, testing and refining offerings prior to broad deployment.
• Provide presales expertise, solution architecture, and technical leadership on strategic opportunities.
• Engage directly with key strategic clients as a trusted advisor guiding their Microsoft transformation journeys.
• Lead solution workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings for critical projects.
• Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction and measurable business impact through superior delivery.
• Collaborate with Microsoft and strategic partners to co-develop joint solutions and drive success.
• Represent Softchoice/WWT at industry events to share thought leadership and best practices.
• Advocate for ongoing improvements and early adoption of emerging Microsoft technologies.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex Microsoft solutions for enterprise-level customers.
• Strong background in coworking, skill development, and technology deployment.
• Proven history of developing methodologies, leading technical teams, and fostering innovation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience partnering with Microsoft and other global technology collaborators.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional growth and learning.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical roles, preferably focused on Microsoft technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this role in Canada is between $120,800 and $151,000, plus a target incentive of 14%. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, relevant experience, skill set, educational background, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary by geographic location.

Softchoice offers an inclusive and competitive benefits plan encompassing:

• Health and wellbeing support including medical and dental coverage, and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Financial benefits like RRSP/DPSP retirement savings with company matching, life and disability insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, volunteer days, and bereavement leave
• Additional perks such as an employee discount program

Additional Information

We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification. Whether you're re-entering the workforce, transitioning to corporate technology, or stepping up in your career, Softchoice is eager to learn from you.

Our work culture supports collaborative colleagues, a high-performing environment, flexible scheduling, and fostering authenticity and inclusion. We are proud to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for 20 consecutive years.

Softchoice is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We provide accommodations during the recruitment and interviewing process; candidates may request assistance to support their needs.

A criminal record check, education verification, and reference checks are part of the hiring process. Onboarding is conducted remotely to ensure a quick and smooth integration into your new team.