Application Architect

Adastra Corporation • Markham, ON

2d • Remote

About The Position

Adastra is seeking a Solution / Application Architect to support a strategic assessment and modernization initiative for a complex, enterprise‑grade platform operating across cloud and edge environments. This role focuses on evaluating current‑state application architecture, identifying improvement opportunities, and helping define a future‑ready, unified architecture. You will play a key role in shaping modernization recommendations, enabling scalability, reusability, and long‑term sustainability across distributed systems.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in application or solution architecture roles
• Strong background in distributed application design
• Experience with microservices and modular architecture patterns
• Knowledge of cloud‑native application design principles
• Proven experience assessing existing codebases and application landscapes
• Ability to develop practical modernization and refactoring strategies
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate architectural concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with IoT or edge‑based application architectures
• Exposure to disconnected or intermittently connected environments
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns
• Experience contributing to architecture roadmaps or MVP definitions
• Background in platform or product modernization initiatives

Responsibilities

• Assess current application architecture across multiple functional components
• Evaluate modularity, scalability, and configurability of existing solutions
• Identify technical debt and opportunities for refactoring or component reuse
• Analyze application integration patterns and data flows
• Map current capabilities to a defined target‑state architecture
• Contribute to architecture recommendations and modernization strategies
• Support development of a roadmap and MVP plan for future enhancements
• Produce clear, structured architecture deliverables and assessments

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed