Solution Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Solution Designer is responsible for interpreting business requirements and establishing the technical direction required to deliver effective and scalable solutions. This role ensures that all designs align with enterprise architecture principles across Business, Application, Information, Technology, and Security domains.
The Solution Designer will work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and technical teams to deliver solutions that meet both business and technical objectives while supporting strategic outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret business and technical requirements and translate them into solution designs that enable business goals
• Provide high-level and detailed solution design direction and recommendations to project teams
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles across Business, Application, Information, Technology, and Security
• Lead the design, specification, and selection of information system solutions, considering:
  • Functionality
  • Data and integration
  • Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Scalability and performance
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Business Analysts to develop project schedules, tasks, and resource plans
• Contribute to business case development, including cost estimates for infrastructure, licensing, development, and ongoing support
• Review delivered solutions to ensure they are built to specification and aligned with design standards
• Lead the organization in leveraging emerging technologies and industry best practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar Solution Designer / Architect role
• 10+ years of overall experience in a professional IT environment
• Proven experience providing technical direction to project teams and junior resources
• Strong experience developing solution design documentation
• Solid understanding of solution design in environments leveraging Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and enterprise systems
• Experience working across multiple domains including integration, data, infrastructure, and application environments

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.