WHO WE ARE: Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.
Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.
Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:
OUR VALUES • We care for our team. • We care about the impact we have on our community. • We serve by solving complex problems. • We grow because growth fuels opportunities. • We innovate always and everywhere. • We build a business that lasts.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We’re looking for experienced Solution Architects to design and guide the delivery of complex, integrated solutions on Microsoft Azure. These roles are hands-on and delivery-focused, requiring strong technical depth alongside the ability to align business goals with scalable, secure architectures. You will play a key role in a large-scale healthcare transformation program, ensuring interoperability and cohesion across applications, data, and integration layers. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: • Design end-to-end solution architectures across application, data, and integration domains in Azure • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions • Define target architectures, transition states, and technical roadmaps • Lead architecture decisions across multi-system, highly integrated environments • Ensure alignment across application, data, security, and infrastructure architectures • Drive API-first design and integration strategies, ensuring interoperability between systems • Guide delivery teams, providing hands-on architectural oversight while enabling developers and engineers • Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical domains to ensure alignment and clarity • Embed security, privacy, and compliance considerations into all solution designs WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB: • Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. • Proven experience leading large-scale solution architecture initiatives within complex enterprise environments • Strong experience designing end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure • Deep understanding of: ◦ API-first design ◦ Integration patterns (synchronous, asynchronous, event-driven) ◦ Interoperability standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7) • Hands-on experience with key Azure services such as: ◦ API Management ◦ App Services ◦ Azure Functions ◦ Event Hub/messaging services • Experience defining solution architecture, roadmaps, and transition states • Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance, especially in regulated environments • Ability to work closely with delivery teams while maintaining architectural oversight • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Nice to Have • Experience in healthcare or public sector transformation programs • Familiarity with Power Platform and when to use low-code vs custom development • Exposure to event-driven and microservices architectures
…AND YOU ARE...
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do • Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges • A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader • Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision • Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable • Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members • A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations • Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively • Energized by our company values!
MARINER OFFERS YOU: • A values-driven workplace where people really matter. • Flexible work location • Support for remote work/work from home. • Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care • Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days. • Unlimited training WHY MARINER? We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.
If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!
To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.
Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.
