The Role
Support design and delivery of secure, scalable SaaS solutions by translating requirements into architectures, reviewing engineering designs, creating architecture artifacts, participating in governance, and using AI-assisted tools for analysis and documentation while collaborating with product, engineering, CloudOps, and security teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a flexible position and has the option of working in our Toronto office full time, hybrid throughout the week or working entirely remotely in Canada.
Vena Solutions is hiring an Associate Solution Architect to support the evolution of applications and services within Vena’s growing SaaS platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced Solution Architects, product managers, and engineering teams to help design and deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and high-quality solutions that meet real customer and business needs. You’ll contribute to solution architecture for new and existing capabilities by translating requirements into well-reasoned design proposals, supporting architectural reviews, and helping ensure solutions align with established patterns and standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to cloud-based application design and data-rich, integrated systems, while building fluency in key non-functional considerations such as performance, security, reliability, and data integrity.
As part of your day-to-day work, you’ll use AI-assisted tools to support architectural analysis, explore design options, assess trade-offs, and improve documentation. You’ll learn how to apply these tools responsibly and effectively, while developing sound judgment and accountability as your architectural responsibilities grow over time. Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll work alongside teams across Product, Engineering, CloudOps, Infrastructure, and Security, supporting solutions from early design through delivery and ongoing evolution. You’ll also help teams adopt AI in practical, responsible ways, ensuring designs remain transparent, well-understood, and aligned with customer trust, governance, and compliance expectations.
At Vena, innovation is driven by a focus on customer outcomes and continuous improvement. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy learning through real-world problem solving, working in a fast-moving SaaS environment, and growing your impact as a solution architect while contributing meaningfully to the products and teams you support.
Vena Solutions is hiring an Associate Solution Architect to support the evolution of applications and services within Vena’s growing SaaS platform. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced Solution Architects, product managers, and engineering teams to help design and deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and high-quality solutions that meet real customer and business needs. You’ll contribute to solution architecture for new and existing capabilities by translating requirements into well-reasoned design proposals, supporting architectural reviews, and helping ensure solutions align with established patterns and standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to cloud-based application design and data-rich, integrated systems, while building fluency in key non-functional considerations such as performance, security, reliability, and data integrity.
As part of your day-to-day work, you’ll use AI-assisted tools to support architectural analysis, explore design options, assess trade-offs, and improve documentation. You’ll learn how to apply these tools responsibly and effectively, while developing sound judgment and accountability as your architectural responsibilities grow over time. Collaboration is central to this role. You’ll work alongside teams across Product, Engineering, CloudOps, Infrastructure, and Security, supporting solutions from early design through delivery and ongoing evolution. You’ll also help teams adopt AI in practical, responsible ways, ensuring designs remain transparent, well-understood, and aligned with customer trust, governance, and compliance expectations.
At Vena, innovation is driven by a focus on customer outcomes and continuous improvement. This role is a strong fit if you enjoy learning through real-world problem solving, working in a fast-moving SaaS environment, and growing your impact as a solution architect while contributing meaningfully to the products and teams you support.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Solution Architecture, Strategy & Delivery:
- Partner with Product Management, domain experts, senior architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to support, evolve, and deliver solution architecture for cloud-based SaaS features and capabilities, including proof-of-concept initiatives to explore new enhancements.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to design pragmatic solutions that balance functional requirements with performance, security, scalability, and maintainability throughout the development lifecycle, including technical problem solving and refactoring efforts.
- Participate in reviewing engineering designs and implementations to validate alignment with approved solution architecture, standards, and compliance expectations.
- Architecture Communication & Enablement:
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of clear, accurate architecture artifacts and decision records, ensuring solutions are well understood and traceable across stakeholders.
- Communicate architectural concepts and changes effectively, supporting engineers through design reviews, working sessions, and knowledge sharing alongside more senior architects.
- Architecture Governance:
- Participate in architecture governance activities, contributing to the application and adoption of standards, principles, policies, and best practices for the platform.
- Help ensure architectural recommendations are well reasoned, consistent, and aligned with platform strategy, compliance requirements, and long-term sustainability.
- Research & Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and architectural practices, actively learning and evaluating how solution patterns, blueprints, and delivery approaches can evolve.
- Leverage modern tooling, including AI-assisted research and analysis, to support architectural exploration, informed recommendations, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation by helping teams experiment responsibly, maintaining architectural quality, platform integrity, and customer trust.
We'd Love to See
- 1–3 years of experience contributing to solution architecture, technical design, or complex system design within a software or SaaS environment.
- 4+ years in software development or related technical roles, including hands‑on work with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript, or equivalent).
- Practical experience with front‑end and back‑end technologies (React, Node.js, Spring, or similar) and distributed systems concepts such as microservices and APIs (REST and GraphQL).
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, computational complexity, and the ability to weigh and communicate design trade‑offs.
- Exposure to data‑driven systems, with knowledge of data modelling, data management, OLTP, and cloud‑based SaaS application design, including scalability and multi‑tenancy.
- Hands‑on experience implementing within Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud platforms using cloud-native patterns with a SaaS application.
- Experience using AI‑enabled development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, SpecKit, or similar) for coding, design, analysis, or documentation.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with engineers, product managers, and technical stakeholders.
- Self‑motivated, growth‑oriented mindset with a curiosity for learning and problem‑solving, and empathy for customer outcomes.
- Interest in AI and openness to exploring AI‑driven solutions for performance enhancement and efficiency.
The base salary range for this role is 127,500 - 172,500 CAD.
*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.
*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.
About
At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation 🌱 Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity. We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect & Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission We’re growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. The future of finance is being built here, and we’d love for you to be part of it 🚀Why Choose Us:💰 CompensationWe offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages that we review yearly to stay ahead of the market! Transparency is key, we keep you in the loop on how we design our comp programs. Build your future with our Employee Stock Option Program, Retirement Savings, Support & 401k Matching Programs.🎓 Personal Growth & LearningLevel up your skills with Vena! We support your journey with education subsidies, professional development programs, and learning opportunities to help you grow your career and reach your goals. Your future is bright and we’re here to invest in it!🧘♀️ Health & WellnessYour well-being = our priority! Great health & dental plans, wellness sessions (virtual & in-person), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a free Headspace subscription to support your mental health.🌍 Global ReachVena is everywhere you are! With offices in Toronto, London, and Indore, as well as team members across the United States, EMEA and beyond, we're a truly global company. Collaborate with colleagues around the world and bring diverse ideas to life: no passport required!🌴 Time OffRecharge with generous leave options - perfect for vacation, wellness, personal time, parental support, volunteering, and more.🏡 FlexibilityWe embrace a flexible culture that supports different ways of working, depending on the role and location. While some of our teams enjoy hybrid arrangements, others thrive in-office or remotely. With modern workspaces in Toronto, Indore, and London, we offer inspiring environments when you need them - and the freedom to work in ways that work best for you and your team.✨ AI-Powered InnovationAt Vena, we don’t just keep up, we're leading the way! 🚀We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.While every hiring decision is made by people, we may use AI to support application review.👉 Check us out:▶️YouTube💼 LinkedIn🔗GlassDoor* Vacancy Disclosure: Unless otherwise stated, all job postings on our careers site are for existing vacancies. Where explicitly stated, certain postings may be for anticipated vacancies that we expect to open in the near future.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years contributing to solution architecture, technical design, or complex system design within a software or SaaS environment.
- 4+ years in software development or related technical roles.
- Hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, C#, JavaScript).
- Practical experience with front-end and back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Spring, or similar).
- Experience with distributed systems concepts such as microservices and APIs (REST and GraphQL).
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity, and ability to communicate design trade-offs.
- Exposure to data-driven systems, including data modelling, data management, and OLTP; experience with cloud-based SaaS application design and multi-tenancy.
- Hands-on experience implementing within Microsoft Azure and AWS using cloud-native patterns for a SaaS application.
- Experience using AI-enabled development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, SpecKit) for coding, design, analysis, or documentation.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with engineers, product managers, and technical stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, growth-oriented mindset with curiosity for learning, problem‑solving, and empathy for customer outcomes.
- Interest in AI and openness to exploring AI-driven solutions for performance enhancement and efficiency.
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