Senior Solution Architect

Canada
Engineering /
Full-time /
Remote
Who we are:
GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte, the Globe & Mail, and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program. We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.

Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!


About the role:
As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust software solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will play a crucial role in guiding the technical direction of our projects, ensuring high-quality code and architectural best practices. This position requires a blend of hands-on coding expertise and strategic architectural thinking. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintain our 100% growth rate from day 1 and you’ll be able to continuously share your ideas with us.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

    • Lead the entire lifecycle of solution design, development, and deployment for complex, scalable web applications and services.
    • Drive technical discussions and influence strategic decisions with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and project specifications.
    • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
    • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and promoting architectural best practices.
    • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
    • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

What you’ll bring:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 7+ years of extensive experience with Java and Spring Boot in a high-growth environment.
    • 5+ years of experience with MySQL, NoSQL, and similar database management systems.
    • 3+ years of experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular).
    • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microservices, Serverless, and Composable Architectures.
    • Proven expertise in implementing and optimizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, including CI/CD automation.
    • Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions on the Azure cloud platform.
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex, ambiguous technical challenges, with a proven track record of successful resolution.
    • Strong technical leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and driving technical consensus.
    • Excellent documentation skills.
From day one, you get to...
💡 Share your ideas and actually see them come to life
🌱 Grow with us through learning & promotion opportunities
🏝️ Enjoy solid health benefits & time off (3 weeks + 1 week during the holiday break)
💰 Get a piece of the pie with equity after your first year
🎉 Work with a fun, tight-knit team that celebrates wins together. Want to learn more? Check out our culture code.

Ready to apply?
If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!