Cloud Engineer

Soroc Technology; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Halifax is seeking an Agile Cloud Engineering Lead to design and deliver cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of enterprise IT experience and strong expertise in Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities include leading cloud architecture implementations and mentoring team members. This is a 6-month contract position with the potential for extension and an onsite requirement five days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; knowledge of AWS and GCP is a plus.
• Experience with container orchestration and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement cloud infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Serve as a technical authority and influence architecture.
• Champion DevSecOps and CI/CD automation across squads.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microsoft Azure

DevOps toolchains

Kubernetes

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Job description

Senior IT Recruitment Professional – Fintech | Telecom | Government | Healthcare | Municipal | IT Consulting

We are seeking an Agile Cloud Engineering Lead to direct the design, development, and delivery of cloud-native infrastructure and platform solutions within a modern agile, multidisciplinary squad model. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist with deep cloud expertise, strong consulting skills, and a passion for automation, security, and innovation.

Client : Consulting

Onsite Requirement: Onsite daily 5 days a week, will eventually move to hybrid schedule once the team is established

Employment Type: 6 months contract with high possibility of extension

Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate to Halifax, NS are welcome to apply for this role

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture and platform engineering.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; familiarity with AWS and GCP is a plus.
• Strong background in distributed systems, virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Advanced understanding of Windows / Linux OS, Active Directory / LDAP, and networking (firewalls, routing, VLANs).
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with DevOps toolchains, monitoring platforms (e.g., ELK, DataDog, Splunk), and source control (Git, Bitbucket).
• Working knowledge of security protocols, identity and access management (e.g., OIDC, OAuth2, Keycloak).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in agile, squad-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the implementation of end-to-end cloud infrastructure and platform solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Serve as a technical authority within agile squads, influencing architecture, backlog prioritization, and delivery roadmaps.
• Champion DevSecOps, infrastructure-as-code, and CI / CD automation across squads.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and operations to ensure seamless integration of cloud services into digital products.
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native solutions using open-source and enterprise-grade tools.
• Provide technical mentorship and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to squad and platform goals.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or GCP equivalent
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD)
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent