Cloud Architect

SOTI; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SOTI is seeking a Cloud Architect in Mississauga, Ontario, to lead the design of scalable, highly available cloud solutions across AWS and Azure in a hybrid work model. You will architect AWS services, Azure components, and implement automation and IaC to modernize platforms.

The role emphasizes building reusable patterns, collaborating across DevOps, SRE, and Operations, while mentoring engineers and guiding modernization efforts to reduce deployment time and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology with 4+ years in cloud architecture roles.
• Hands-on AWS production-grade architectures in large-scale environments.
• Solid Azure experience with enterprise services integration.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation or similar IaC tooling.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Proven ability to design highly available, multi-region solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across DevOps, SRE and Ops teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve scalable, highly available cloud architectures across AWS and Azure.
• Architect AWS solutions using EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS and more.
• Design and support Azure solutions using VMs, SQL, VNets, Functions, Key Vault.
• Build automation with PowerShell, Python, AWS/Azure CLI and SDKs.
• Develop infrastructure as code and CI/CD workflows using Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep.
• Create multi-region, disaster recovery, backup, and cross-cloud strategies.
• Define reusable cloud architecture patterns and deployment practices.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

PowerShell

Python

DevOps collaboration

Multi-region design

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Azure DevOps

AWS CLI

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Job description

Job Title

Cloud Architect

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Work Model

Hybrid

Who We Are

SOTI is committed to providing its employees with endless possibilities; learning new things, working with the latest technologies and making a difference in the world.

It all started with a classic story about one developer’s vision. In 1995, Carl Rodrigues, President and CEO of SOTI, has developed solutions for managing mobile device screens from a desktop. An innovation that has put him ahead in what is now one of the largest growing markets – Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). Today, more than 17,000 enterprise customers around the world depend on us to secure, manage, and support their mobile operations, with millions of devices managed worldwide.

SOTI’s two decades of success has built strong partnerships with leading mobile platform providers and device manufacturers. We are deeply committed to researching and developing solutions that address today’s toughest mobility challenges. We strive to go where nobody has gone before.

What’s In It for You?

The People – From our humble origins in our founder’s basement to our industry-leading position today, SOTI has worked hard to foster a company culture that we can all believe in. A culture that emphasizes personal growth, continuous innovation, and fun.

The Growth – Our environment fosters new ideas, fresh perspectives, and the ability to take them over the goal line. SOTI is a fast-paced environment with a global reach that encourages you to make your mark and be part of something big!

The Technology – You’ll get the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and take on complex and interesting projects as part of highly collaborative and agile teams. You will work alongside SOTI’s partners which include leading tech giants, that will keep you on the cusp of emerging technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and evolve scalable, highly available, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures across AWS and Azure, with approximately 70% focus on AWS.
• Architect AWS solutions using EC2, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, RDS, VPC, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, EventBridge, and other cloud-native services.
• Design and support Azure solutions using Virtual Machines, Azure SQL/Managed Instance, Storage Accounts, Azure Functions, VNets, Application Gateway, Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and Azure DevOps.
• Build automation using PowerShell, Bash Script, Python, AWS CLI, Azure CLI, SDKs, REST APIs, and cloud-native automation services.
• Design automated workflows for infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, upgrades, maintenance, environment validation, reporting, and operational activities.
• Build and improve Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and related technologies.
• Design multi-region, high-availability, backup, disaster recovery, and cross-cloud solutions across AWS and Azure.
• Architect cloud networking solutions including VPCs, VNets, routing, load balancing, private connectivity, VPN, ExpressRoute, DNS, and AWS-to-Azure connectivity.
• Design serverless, containerized, event-driven, and short-lived compute solutions using services such as Lambda, ECS, Step Functions, EventBridge, and Azure Functions.
• Improve existing cloud environments through modernization, rightsizing, automation, performance improvements, and cost optimization.
• Partner with Development, DevOps, SRE, Database, and Cloud Operations teams on architecture reviews, migrations, integrations, troubleshooting, and proofs-of-concept.
• Define reusable cloud architecture patterns, technical standards, automation frameworks, and deployment practices for teams to adopt consistently.
• Evaluate new AWS and Azure capabilities and identify opportunities to simplify architecture, improve reliability, reduce deployment time, and minimize operational effort.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers working on cloud architecture, automation, scripting, and cloud-native solutions.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in the technology industry, including 4+ years in a Cloud Architect, Solution Architect, or equivalent cloud architecture role.
• Strong hands‑on AWS experience with the ability to design and implement production‑grade architectures in large‑scale environments.
• Solid hands‑on Microsoft Azure experience with the ability to design, support, and integrate enterprise Azure services.
• Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, ECR, Lambda, Route53, Step Functions, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, Secrets Manager, IAM, ACM, KMS, and EventBridge.
• Hands‑on Azure experience with Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, VNets, NSGs, Load Balancer/Application Gateway, Storage Accounts, Azure SQL/Managed Instance, Functions, Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and Private Endpoints.
• Experience with Azure DevOps including repositories, CI/CD pipelines, service connections, variable groups, deployment automation, and release processes.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking including VNet peering, private endpoints, VPN/ExpressRoute, DNS, routing, and hybrid or AWS‑to‑Azure connectivity.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and cloud automation experience; experience with Python, Bash, REST APIs, SDKs, AWS CLI, or Azure CLI is highly desirable.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or similar Infrastructure as Code technologies.
• Experience designing highly available, multi‑region, disaster recovery, backup, and workload migration solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, Windows/Linux infrastructure, databases, containers, serverless architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience troubleshooting complex production environments and translating operational problems into long‑term architectural improvements.
• Strong analytical, architecture, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work effectively across Development, DevOps, SRE, and Operations teams.

About SOTI

SOTI is the world's most trusted provider of mobile and IoT management solutions, with more than 17,000 enterprise customers and millions of devices managed worldwide. SOTI's innovative portfolio of solutions and services provides the tools organizations need to mobilize their operations and optimize their mobility investments.

SOTI extends secure mobility management to provide a flexible solution for comprehensive management and security of all mobile devices and connected peripherals deployed in an organization.

At SOTI, we celebrate the uniqueness of our global teams and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are curious problem solvers who are committed to bringing the best mobile and IoT management solutions to the market. We offer careers with #EndlessPossibilities.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

SOTI uses AI tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing resumes, screening qualifications, and creating interview questions. These tools assist our team only—final hiring decisions are made by people, not automation. For privacy‑related questions, please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the requirements under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture at [e-mail].