Solutions Architect – R&D, Innovation

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About the role

  • Technological scout for Sherweb exploring modern software architectures and innovative technologies. Building proofs of concept and collaborating with architects to transition ideas toward productization.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Sherweb’s dedicated technological scout, continuously evaluating emerging software technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns; both inside and outside Sherweb’s current ecosystem
  • Build proofs of concept (PoCs) and experimental prototypes to validate ideas, de-risk new approaches, and explore innovative concepts without immediate production constraints
  • Explore new domains even when there is no immediate product plan, purely to understand the underlying concepts and assess long-term relevance (e.g., experimenting with projects like OpenClaw even if they may never be adopted internally)
  • Serve as a bridge between exploration and execution: once a technology shows potential, collaborate with and involve other Sherweb architects to help bring the idea to life within Sherweb’s context
  • Perform continuous technological watch on modern software architecture, cloud platforms, AI agents, orchestration systems, MCP servers, developer tooling, and emerging programming models
  • Experiment hands-on with new technologies by: Writing exploratory code, Building isolated prototypes, Creating proof-of-concept architectures
  • Design and document experimental solution architectures to clearly explain: What problem the technology solves, How it works, Where it could (or could not) fit within Sherweb’s ecosystem
  • Perform early feasibility studies, favoring fast iteration, rapid learning, and “fail fast” approaches when appropriate
  • Prepare lightweight technical briefings and architecture notes to share findings with Sherweb architects and leadership
  • Work largely independently while maintaining strong alignment with the VP, Platform & Engineering
  • When appropriate, collaborate with other architects to transition validated ideas toward broader adoption or productization

Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of hands-on technical experience in software development and/or solution architecture
  • Strong experience designing and experimenting with modern software architectures, including cloud-native and distributed systems
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating, testing, and experimenting with emerging technologies, not just consuming mature ones
  • Excellent coding ability and comfort building prototypes alone from scratch
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English; French proficiency is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • A fast-paced work environment that adapts to you
  • A friendly and diverse work culture with inclusion and equality at the heart of our actions
  • State-of-the art technology and tools
  • A results-oriented culture where talent, action, and thinking outside the box are given due recognition
  • Annual salary review based on performance
  • Generous and caring colleagues of various professional and cultural backgrounds
  • A flexible total compensation offer
  • Vacation time that considers your previous experience
  • Advanced paid hours to recharge your batteries (holidays and mobile days)
  • Flexible benefits plan that adapts to your needs
  • Flexible savings fund options
  • A monthly home internet allowance
  • Paid training hours
  • Considerable growth opportunities
  • A career path with opportunities to learn and grow
  • Proximity to your direct manager and open, honest communication to support your development
  • Multiple initial and on-the-job training opportunities and tools to track your progress and help you scale up in your career
  • Last but not least: “Sherweblife” - a rich calendar of activities that allow us to gather virtually and face-to-face throughout the year

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$101,990 - CA$145,700 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

CloudDistributed Systems

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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