Cloud Architect

Tekshapers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers in Toronto is seeking a senior frontend security architect to drive secure frontend design across enterprise applications. You will implement authentication, authorization, MFA, SSO, and token-based security, while shaping API security and cloud integration.

Collaboration with engineering, security, and DevOps teams is essential to delivering scalable, compliant solutions. The role requires deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, and secure DevSecOps practices, plus

Qualifications

• Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud-native architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SSO and Identity Federation; MFA implementation.
• Expertise in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and JWT authentication.
• Experience in API design, security, and integrations (REST, API Gateway).
• Knowledge of tokenization and data protection; secure application design and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design frontend applications using industry-standard frameworks and best practices.
• Define and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms across applications.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud security controls including identity and access management.
• Architect solutions involving MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), SSO (Single Sign-On), and token-based security models.
• Design and secure API ecosystems and integrations across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, security, DevOps) to ensure secure, scalable implementations.
• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and best practices.
• Mentor development teams on secure coding and frontend architecture principles.

Skills

Frontend frameworks

Cloud platforms

SSO & Identity Federation

MFA implementation

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

SAML

JWT token-based authentication

API security

DevSecOps

Secure coding principles

Frontend architecture

Threat modeling

Security reviews

Risk assessments

Data protection

Tokenization

Job description

Responsibilities

• Architect and design modern frontend applications using industry-standard frameworks and best practices.
• Define and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms across applications.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud security controls including identity and access management.
• Architect solutions involving MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), SSO (Single Sign-On), and token-based security models.
• Design and secure API ecosystems and integrations across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, security, DevOps) to ensure secure, scalable implementations.
• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and best practices.
• Mentor development teams on secure coding and frontend architecture principles.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in frontend technologies (Angular, React, or similar frameworks).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud-native architecture.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SSO and Identity Federation
  • MFA implementation
• Expertise in security protocols and standards:
  • OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • JWT token-based authentication
• Experience in API design, security, and integrations (REST, API Gateway, etc.).
• Solid understanding of tokenization and data protection techniques.
• Knowledge of secure application design and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions