Cloud Architect

Starboard Recruitment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Cloud Architect for a global tech company servicing the mining sector. Located in Vancouver, this hybrid role requires 5+ years as an architect in SaaS and strong problem-solving skills. You'll assess cloud architecture concepts, recommend solutions, and ensure consistency across product teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cloud-based platforms and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an architect at large-scale SaaS organizations or cloud hyperscalers.
• At least 5 additional years of experience as a software developer.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills at the platform or systems architecture level.
• Proven experience improving scalability, reliability, and performance in cloud environments.
• A track record of developing, documenting, and communicating an architectural strategy for a global, cloud-based SaaS platform.

Responsibilities

• Assess emerging concepts in cloud architecture and determine applicability.
• Recommend architectural patterns that align with the company's strategic direction.
• Review product team architectures for consistency with the overall vision.
• Evaluate technology options for suitability across the company.
• Collaborate with the Global Architecture Team to shape architectural possibilities.
• Articulate the company's architectural strategy to various audiences.
• Explain reasoning behind architectural choices and build alignment.
• Partner with product teams for architectural consistency.
• Engage with customers for platform-level technology integrations.
• Contribute to architectural documentation.

Job description

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Starboard Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is searching for an experienced Cloud Architect. Opportunity is with a global tech company servicing the mining space with Canadian offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our team will reach out to qualified candidates and discuss in further detail.

In this role, you will:

• Assess emerging concepts in modern cloud architecture, best practices, and technologies, and determine their applicability within the company.
• Recommend architectural patterns and technical solutions that align with the strategic direction of the Global Architecture team.
• Review product team architectures and APIs to ensure consistency with the company’s overall vision.
• Explore and evaluate technology options to determine their suitability for adoption across the company.
• Collaborate with fellow members of the Global Architecture Team to shape architectural possibilities.
• Clearly articulate the company’s architectural strategy and vision to both technical and non-technical audiences within the company.
• Explain the reasoning behind architectural choices and build alignment across teams.
• Partner with assigned product teams to drive architectural and technical consistency.
• Engage with customers and partners to support platform-level technology integrations with the company.
• Contribute to the team’s architectural documentation.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of experience as an architect (or equivalent) at one or more large-scale SaaS organizations or a cloud hyperscaler.
• At least 5 additional years of experience as a software developer (or equivalent role).
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills at the platform or systems architecture level.
• Proven experience improving scalability, reliability, and performance in cloud environments.
• A track record of developing, documenting, and communicating an architectural strategy for a global, cloud-based SaaS platform.

Additional details:

• This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in-office at least two days per week.

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