Azure Solution Architect

Tech Talent International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Software International (SI) is seeking three Azure Solution Architects to join our client projects in Canada. These roles focus on designing and building scalable Azure architectures, landing zones, and VMware modernization.

The positions involve end-to-end cloud migrations, security compliance, and IaC-driven deployment using ARM, Bicep, and Terraform. Start ASAP for a 4-month engagement with potential extensions in Toronto area.

Qualifications

• Azure architect with design and implementation experience.
• Strong VMware integration and landing zone knowledge.
• Experience with AVS or Azure Native VMs and migration tools.
• Familiar with security/compliance in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable Azure designs focusing on VMware workloads.
• Design and deploy Azure landing zones with multi-account governance.
• Lead VMware modernization using AVS or native Azure VMs.
• Oversee end-to-end cloud migrations with Azure Migrate.
• Ensure security and compliance per Azure best practices.
• Use IaC tools to automate deployments.
• Optimize cost and performance in Azure environments.
• Document architecture and operational procedures.

Skills

Azure Landing Zone

Azure Solutions

VMware

Azure Migrate

IaC

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Job description

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.

We are currently hiring for 3Azure Solution Architects for our IT infrastructure management consulting client.

Rate: $90-110/hr CAD C2C

Start Date: ASAP

Duration:4 months initially + potential extensions

Number of roles:3

These 3 resources will be part of a large team that works with end core client groups from the entertainment and pharmaceutical space.

Azure Architect Should have a strong background in architecting/designing and building Azure landing zone, hands on experience on building landing zones with a strong understanding of Vmware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Design: Develop and implement scalable Azure architectures with a focus on modernizing VMware workloads and ensuring robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments.
• Landing Zone Design & Build: Design and deploy Azure landing zones following best practices to support secure, multi-account environments, ensuring compliance, security, and optimal account management.
• VMware Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize on-premises VMware environments by leveraging Azure VMware Solution (AVS) or Azure Native VMs.
• Cloud Migration: Oversee end-to-end cloud migration projects, including workload assessments, dependency mapping, migration strategy, and execution. Leverage Azure Migrate and other tools to ensure smooth transitions.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure that all designs and implementations comply with Azure best practices, security policies, and relevant industry standards.
• Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Use IaC tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and Terraform, to automate deployment and management processes.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability following Azure best practices and governance frameworks.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.