Cloud Platform Architect

Kortext; Ontario; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Cloud Platform Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure. The position involves leadership responsibilities, collaboration with various stakeholders, and developing innovative cloud solutions ensuring security and compliance. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in cloud technologies and strong skills in team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud-based infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Certifications in AWS or Microsoft Cloud platforms are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based infrastructure.
• Manage a team of cloud engineers providing guidance on technologies.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for cloud platforms and FinOps capabilities.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Agile development methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Cloud Platform Architect
Location: Remote (located within Ontario, Canada)
Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Key responsibilities
o Lead the design and implementation of our cloud-based infrastructure and
services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
o Develop and implement financial optimization and cost management strategies
for our cloud operations, leveraging the FinOps framework and best practices.
o Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand their cloud
infrastructure and service needs, and design solutions that meet their
requirements.
o Manage a team of cloud engineers and architects, providing guidance and
mentorship on cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and architecture best
practices.
o Evaluate new cloud technologies and services, and make recommendations on
their suitability for our organization.
o Ensure compliance with relevant security, privacy, and data protection
regulations, and implement best practices for cloud security and data
management.
o Develop and maintain a roadmap for our cloud platform and FinOps
capabilities, and communicate it to relevant stakeholders.
o Develop and maintain infrastructure automation tools and processes to enable
continuous integration and deployment
o Monitor and maintain the performance, security, and availability of cloud
infrastructure services
o Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure components and
processes

Key skills & Requirements
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
o Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing
cloud-based infrastructure and services, preferably in a leadership role.
o Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including public, private, and hybrid
clouds, containerization, microservices, and serverless computing.
o Experience with FinOps practices and frameworks, such as AWS Well-Architected
Framework, Azure Architecture Center, or Google Cloud Architecture Framework.
o Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
o Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize
tasks and manage competing demands.
o Knowledge of relevant security, privacy, and data protection regulations, and
best practices for cloud security and data management.
o Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is
a plus.
o Certifications in either Microsoft or AWS, such as AWS Certified Solutions
Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security,
Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.