Azure Solution Architect

Software International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech recruitment agency in Toronto is hiring for 3 Azure Solution Architects to develop and implement scalable Azure architectures. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Azure design, VMware modernization, and cloud migration strategies. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $90-110 CAD and an initial contract duration of 4 months with potential extensions. Candidates will work on a large team servicing the entertainment and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in architecting/designing Azure landing zones.
• Hands-on experience with VMware modernization techniques.
• Proficient in using IaC tools for automated deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable Azure architectures.
• Design and deploy Azure landing zones following best practices.
• Lead initiatives for modernizing on-premises VMware environments.
• Oversee end-to-end cloud migration projects.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards.
• Use automation tools for deployment and management.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance and cost.

Skills

Architecting and designing Azure environments

VMware modernization

Cloud migration strategies

Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Performance optimization

Tools

Azure Resource Manager

Terraform

Bicep

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.