Senior Solutions Designer- Ministry Experience

Senior Solutions Designer- Ministry Experience Title:

Senior Solutions Designer- Ministry Experience

Location:

Remote, ON (Candidate should be available for meetings in GTA once in a while)

Type:

Long Term Contract

Introduction Join a rock-solid organization as our client’s next Senior Solutions Designer and sit at the center of projects that drives decisions. You’ll help one of Canada's most trusted organizations work on the latest project, and be rewarded with great opportunities.

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Solutions Designer to support the planning and design phase of a multi-year technology modernization initiative. This contract role is dedicated to preparing the analysis of existing infrastructure, foundational architecture, solution strategies, and technical frameworks required for future implementation.

The initiative focuses on modernizing a legacy application portfolio by transitioning to a secure, cloud‑based, and supportable environment. It aims to reduce technical debt, improve service delivery, and align with broader sustainability and digital transformation goals.

Scope of Work This engagement is strictly focused on current system analysis, planning and draft solution design. The selected candidate will not be responsible for implementation but will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and readiness for future execution.

Key Responsibilities

Current system analysis, planning and draft solution design for multiple applications

Assess current systems and identify opportunities for cloud migration, automation, and improved supportability

Design future-state solution architectures aligned with modernization goals

Collaborate with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements

Develop solution roadmaps, integration strategies, and technical documentation

Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and lifecycle management standards

Support governance and decision-making through technical expertise and analysis

Must Haves

10+ years of experience in solutions design

Ability to design hosting technology solutions based on client specifications, standards, policies, best practices, and cost models

Knowledge of integrated networking technologies, mainframe, midrange servers (Azure, migration, on‑prem to cloud, application assessment)

Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance during solution design and implementation phases

Understanding of OPS standards, infrastructure management

Ability to evaluate system conditions, technical performance, and capacity to determine feasibility of expansion or replacement

About Drake International Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human‑centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.

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