As the largest high-tech team in Canada, Network and Technology Services builds cutting edge fibre and 5G networks that drive how Canadians connect with each other and the world! Our team is at the forefront of developing Bell’s leading products and services: Fibe TV and Internet, Wireless, Smart Home, cloud, security and IoT. We enable the delivery of the best content from Crave, TSN/RDS, iHeart Radio and dozens of other leading media properties to our customers any time, on any device.

Summary

The Bell Media team is currently looking for a Senior Solution Architect, who is passionate about new technologies, network integration, service cloud or service operations. The Senior Solution Architect will participate with our development team in different area like the network architecture or the application of hybrid-multi-cloud orchestration technologies or cloud-native best practices or feed distribution to ensure our Broadcast / IP competitive differentiation.

As Senior Solution Architect, you will be responsible, based on your speciality, as a technology leader to drive design and architecture decisions that accelerate our cloud or network or distribution orchestration capabilities through a combination of collaborative in-house development, vendor buy and integration, and co-development initiatives with strategic partners.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with an ability to communicate effectively to all levels of senior management are important. We are seeking a passionate and a team player able to lead and collaborate effectively in a diverse and agile development setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create reference architecture and define guideline for development/integration teams
• Assess Network or Distribution or Cloud needs and provide best practices recommendations on integration strategie, application infrastructure and architecture
• Collaborate with vendors & Service Providers on the delivery of increased capacity, new products, and capabilities
• Continuously improve operational efficiency by automating manual tasks and processes
• Apply FinOps strategies, i.e. cost management, billing, and cost optimization techniques in multi-cloud environments
• Mentor and coach junior technical team members
• Maintain services’ security by following established security and data protection procedures
• Create training and documentation to end users

Critical Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in IT management solution development and technical leadership
• 5+ years of experience on Network or Cloud solutions management
• 5+ years of experience on vendors’ IT and/or Open-Source management application
• Solid understanding of 2110 techno
• Thinking out of the box
• Experience in DevOps / Agile practice
• Management and supervisory skills
• Strategic thinking
• Foster creativity and innovation
• Decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Network certifications (Cisco, Arista, etc.)
• Certifications on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Knowledge of Jira and Confluence
• Curious and fast learner
• Emotional intelligence
• Customer service oriented
• Bilingual: French and English

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Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Flexible work profile: Mobile
Application Deadline: 05/23/2023

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

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