RQ00214 - Solutions Designer - Intermediate
About the role
Solutions Designer – Intermediate (RQ00214)
Client: Metrolinx
Work Location: 277 Front St W, Toronto, ON, Canada (Hybrid)
We are hiring a highly experienced Solutions Designer – Intermediate to provide technical leadership and solution delivery expertise for complex enterprise technology initiatives at Metrolinx.
The successful candidate will lead the design, validation, implementation, and delivery of technology solutions aligned with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and long-term IT roadmaps. This role requires extensive experience with cloud migration, application modernization, solution architecture, infrastructure engineering, vendor management, and leading complex technology delivery initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale initiatives, migrating on-premises applications to cloud platforms, collaborating with enterprise architecture teams, leading technical delivery teams, and ensuring successful production releases within complex public-sector environments.
Role Snapshot
Requisition Class: Solutions Designer – Intermediate
Job Title: RQ00214 – Solutions Designer – Intermediate
Client: Metrolinx
Work Location: 277 Front St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Estimated Start Date: 03 August 2026
Estimated End Date: 02 February 2027
Contract Duration: 132 Business Days
Working Hours: 7.25 hours per day
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 01:00 PM EST
Contact Email: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com
Mandatory Submission Documents
Interested Candidates Must Submit The Following Documents
Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory) Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Note: Applications submitted without mandatory documents cannot be processed.
For daily job updates, you can also join our WhatsApp group
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Solution Leadership & Delivery Management
Manage and provide technical direction to delivery teams implementing technology solutions that address Metrolinx business needs. Lead technical execution, solution validation, governance activities, and incremental product releases. Validate Service Provider deliverables and ensure technology outcomes align with business stakeholder expectations. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure application solutions align with enterprise technology roadmaps. Provide technical leadership throughout the complete solution lifecycle, from design through production implementation. Support the development of annual IT operating plans, delivery objectives, and technology improvement initiatives.
Solution Design & Application Roadmap Management
Translate enterprise architecture decisions into application-level solutions that address business requirements. Review and validate solution designs, technical specifications, configuration artifacts, development outputs, and quality assurance results.
Support complex technology initiatives by
Tracking development progress Resolving technical challenges Managing scope changes Ensuring business expectations are achieved Convert 12–18 month technology roadmaps into actionable delivery plans, including shorter delivery increments and sprint-based execution. Identify and manage application and infrastructure integration points across enterprise solutions. Ensure delivered solutions meet technical standards, operational requirements, and business objectives.
Solution Release & Issue Management
Support production releases by reviewing delivery schedules and monitoring solution maturity throughout implementation. Provide oversight during key delivery checkpoints to confirm alignment with approved technical designs. Participate in governance activities and ensure required technical artifacts are completed.
Validate
Solution design documentation Configuration and development artifacts Quality control results Support issue resolution, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analysis. Provide technical guidance during production releases and application support activities.
Cloud, Infrastructure & Technology Engineering
Design and support enterprise-scale technology solutions including: SaaS platforms Public and private cloud environments Hybrid cloud solutions Virtualization Network, storage, and compute solutions Support cloud migration initiatives, including migration of on-premises applications to cloud platforms. Enable application monitoring, automation, orchestration, and operational management capabilities.
Collaborate with technical teams to perform
Capacity planning Performance management Availability management System health monitoring Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management Act as a technical liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, Enterprise Architecture, and external Service Providers. Lead discussions with vendors, technical partners, and internal stakeholders. Review complex vendor statements of work, proposals, and technical deliverables. Support vendor performance reviews and service delivery improvement initiatives. Provide guidance to Service Provider teams to ensure successful delivery. Establish effective knowledge-sharing processes and maintain solution documentation repositories.
Risk Management & Operational Excellence
Identify, assess, communicate, and manage technical delivery risks. Develop mitigation strategies to reduce project, operational, and customer impact. Ensure alignment with IT governance frameworks, standards, policies, and methodologies. Recommend emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve business performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives across IT delivery practices. Provide recommendations for improving service delivery effectiveness and reducing operational risks.
Financial & Resource Management
Support technology budgeting and resource planning activities. Provide input into annual operating and capital budgets. Track initiative progress, scope, schedule, and cost impacts. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization. Ensure technology investments align with roadmap priorities and business outcomes.
Team Leadership & Technical Mentoring
Lead virtual teams consisting of vendor project managers, technical specialists, project delivery resources, and production support teams. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to IT professionals. Ensure teams have appropriate skills, resources, and support to successfully deliver initiatives. Promote a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with strategic Service Providers and technology partners.
Required Skills & Experience
Skill / Experience Years Required Experience delivering midsize-to-large technology initiatives with high complexity and business impact 8+ Years Experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud platforms 10+ Years Solution delivery leadership and technical project execution Required Leading discussions with vendors and business stakeholders Required Enterprise application solution design and architecture alignment Required Cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure solutions Required Application lifecycle management experience Required Agile delivery methodologies and lifecycle management tools Required Experience with enterprise IT governance frameworks Required Experience leading IT professionals and delivery teams Required
Required Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in
Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Business Administration Related discipline Equivalent combinations of education, training, and progressive experience in solution delivery leadership roles will also be considered.
Preferred Certifications
Certifications & Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certified
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation/Practitioner Agile certification (ACP, CSPO) Software Development Methodology certifications PMP or PRINCE2 certification ITIL Foundation Certification
Technical Competencies
Expert understanding of solution delivery and application management lifecycle practices.
Ability to validate technology solutions through review of
Technical designs Configuration artifacts Development outputs Quality control results Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure integration principles.
Experience with Agile lifecycle tools such as
Jira Confluence Knowledge of DevOps, Lean, Agile, and Bimodal IT approaches. Experience with cloud services, outsourcing models, and alternative IT sourcing strategies. Strong understanding of IT and business strategy alignment. Experience managing Service Providers and outsourced delivery teams. Strong leadership, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and presentation skills.
Leadership Competencies
Service-Focused Leadership
Transformational Leadership Effective Communication Delivering Superior Results Building High-Performance Teams Sound Decision Making Living Organizational Values Team Engagement and Collaboration Personal Effectiveness
Working Conditions
Hybrid work arrangement.
Occasional after-hours support may be required for
Production releases Application troubleshooting Root cause analysis activities Critical operational support How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit the required documents by
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 01:00 PM EST
Email: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com
Required Documents
Updated Resume in Word format
Skills Matrix and References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn ID
Applications without complete documentation cannot be processed.
If this opportunity is not the right fit, please share it with qualified Solutions Designers, Technical Solution Managers, Solution Architects, Cloud Architects, or Technical Delivery Leads with strong experience in enterprise solution delivery, cloud migration, application modernization, vendor management, and large-scale IT initiatives.
Not the right fit? Search for RQ00214 jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.
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RQ00214 - Solutions Designer - Intermediate
About the role
Solutions Designer – Intermediate (RQ00214)
Client: Metrolinx
Work Location: 277 Front St W, Toronto, ON, Canada (Hybrid)
We are hiring a highly experienced Solutions Designer – Intermediate to provide technical leadership and solution delivery expertise for complex enterprise technology initiatives at Metrolinx.
The successful candidate will lead the design, validation, implementation, and delivery of technology solutions aligned with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and long-term IT roadmaps. This role requires extensive experience with cloud migration, application modernization, solution architecture, infrastructure engineering, vendor management, and leading complex technology delivery initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale initiatives, migrating on-premises applications to cloud platforms, collaborating with enterprise architecture teams, leading technical delivery teams, and ensuring successful production releases within complex public-sector environments.
Role Snapshot
Requisition Class: Solutions Designer – Intermediate
Job Title: RQ00214 – Solutions Designer – Intermediate
Client: Metrolinx
Work Location: 277 Front St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Estimated Start Date: 03 August 2026
Estimated End Date: 02 February 2027
Contract Duration: 132 Business Days
Working Hours: 7.25 hours per day
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 01:00 PM EST
Contact Email: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com
Mandatory Submission Documents
Interested Candidates Must Submit The Following Documents
Updated Resume in Word format (Mandatory)
Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory) Expected Hourly Rate (Mandatory) Visa Status (Mandatory) LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
Note: Applications submitted without mandatory documents cannot be processed.
For daily job updates, you can also join our WhatsApp group
Link
Key Responsibilities
Technical Solution Leadership & Delivery Management
Manage and provide technical direction to delivery teams implementing technology solutions that address Metrolinx business needs. Lead technical execution, solution validation, governance activities, and incremental product releases. Validate Service Provider deliverables and ensure technology outcomes align with business stakeholder expectations. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure application solutions align with enterprise technology roadmaps. Provide technical leadership throughout the complete solution lifecycle, from design through production implementation. Support the development of annual IT operating plans, delivery objectives, and technology improvement initiatives.
Solution Design & Application Roadmap Management
Translate enterprise architecture decisions into application-level solutions that address business requirements. Review and validate solution designs, technical specifications, configuration artifacts, development outputs, and quality assurance results.
Support complex technology initiatives by
Tracking development progress Resolving technical challenges Managing scope changes Ensuring business expectations are achieved Convert 12–18 month technology roadmaps into actionable delivery plans, including shorter delivery increments and sprint-based execution. Identify and manage application and infrastructure integration points across enterprise solutions. Ensure delivered solutions meet technical standards, operational requirements, and business objectives.
Solution Release & Issue Management
Support production releases by reviewing delivery schedules and monitoring solution maturity throughout implementation. Provide oversight during key delivery checkpoints to confirm alignment with approved technical designs. Participate in governance activities and ensure required technical artifacts are completed.
Validate
Solution design documentation Configuration and development artifacts Quality control results Support issue resolution, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analysis. Provide technical guidance during production releases and application support activities.
Cloud, Infrastructure & Technology Engineering
Design and support enterprise-scale technology solutions including: SaaS platforms Public and private cloud environments Hybrid cloud solutions Virtualization Network, storage, and compute solutions Support cloud migration initiatives, including migration of on-premises applications to cloud platforms. Enable application monitoring, automation, orchestration, and operational management capabilities.
Collaborate with technical teams to perform
Capacity planning Performance management Availability management System health monitoring Stakeholder & Vendor Relationship Management Act as a technical liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, Enterprise Architecture, and external Service Providers. Lead discussions with vendors, technical partners, and internal stakeholders. Review complex vendor statements of work, proposals, and technical deliverables. Support vendor performance reviews and service delivery improvement initiatives. Provide guidance to Service Provider teams to ensure successful delivery. Establish effective knowledge-sharing processes and maintain solution documentation repositories.
Risk Management & Operational Excellence
Identify, assess, communicate, and manage technical delivery risks. Develop mitigation strategies to reduce project, operational, and customer impact. Ensure alignment with IT governance frameworks, standards, policies, and methodologies. Recommend emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve business performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives across IT delivery practices. Provide recommendations for improving service delivery effectiveness and reducing operational risks.
Financial & Resource Management
Support technology budgeting and resource planning activities. Provide input into annual operating and capital budgets. Track initiative progress, scope, schedule, and cost impacts. Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization. Ensure technology investments align with roadmap priorities and business outcomes.
Team Leadership & Technical Mentoring
Lead virtual teams consisting of vendor project managers, technical specialists, project delivery resources, and production support teams. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to IT professionals. Ensure teams have appropriate skills, resources, and support to successfully deliver initiatives. Promote a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with strategic Service Providers and technology partners.
Required Skills & Experience
Skill / Experience Years Required Experience delivering midsize-to-large technology initiatives with high complexity and business impact 8+ Years Experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud platforms 10+ Years Solution delivery leadership and technical project execution Required Leading discussions with vendors and business stakeholders Required Enterprise application solution design and architecture alignment Required Cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure solutions Required Application lifecycle management experience Required Agile delivery methodologies and lifecycle management tools Required Experience with enterprise IT governance frameworks Required Experience leading IT professionals and delivery teams Required
Required Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in
Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Business Administration Related discipline Equivalent combinations of education, training, and progressive experience in solution delivery leadership roles will also be considered.
Preferred Certifications
Certifications & Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certified
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation/Practitioner Agile certification (ACP, CSPO) Software Development Methodology certifications PMP or PRINCE2 certification ITIL Foundation Certification
Technical Competencies
Expert understanding of solution delivery and application management lifecycle practices.
Ability to validate technology solutions through review of
Technical designs Configuration artifacts Development outputs Quality control results Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure integration principles.
Experience with Agile lifecycle tools such as
Jira Confluence Knowledge of DevOps, Lean, Agile, and Bimodal IT approaches. Experience with cloud services, outsourcing models, and alternative IT sourcing strategies. Strong understanding of IT and business strategy alignment. Experience managing Service Providers and outsourced delivery teams. Strong leadership, negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and presentation skills.
Leadership Competencies
Service-Focused Leadership
Transformational Leadership Effective Communication Delivering Superior Results Building High-Performance Teams Sound Decision Making Living Organizational Values Team Engagement and Collaboration Personal Effectiveness
Working Conditions
Hybrid work arrangement.
Occasional after-hours support may be required for
Production releases Application troubleshooting Root cause analysis activities Critical operational support How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit the required documents by
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 01:00 PM EST
Email: hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com
Required Documents
Updated Resume in Word format
Skills Matrix and References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn ID
Applications without complete documentation cannot be processed.
If this opportunity is not the right fit, please share it with qualified Solutions Designers, Technical Solution Managers, Solution Architects, Cloud Architects, or Technical Delivery Leads with strong experience in enterprise solution delivery, cloud migration, application modernization, vendor management, and large-scale IT initiatives.
Not the right fit? Search for RQ00214 jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About S M Software Solutions Inc
SMSS Inc. is the best solution company specialized in providing Information Technology and Management Consulting. We provide value for money to our clients by delivering the best quality technical services and solutions at reasonable rates. We also provide the best working environment for our staff and consultants. It is a growing IT services provider having wide array of solutions from Business Strategy Analysis to implementation and execution of Information Technology as well as management aspects of a business entity.