CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Ward Technology Talent; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology talent firm is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect for a permanent role in the Greater Toronto Area or remote. This position involves designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud-based solutions to meet client needs and business objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with Azure, AWS, and modern data architectures.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid remote working arrangements

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Cloud Solutions Architect role.
• Proficiency in Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with modern data warehouses like Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and reliable cloud architectures.
• Monitor performance and optimize cloud environments.
• Collaborate with teams for technology alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

SQL

Data modeling

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Snowflake

Job description

CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Permanent | GTA/REMOTE, ON | February 14, 2025

CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

The Cloud Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud-based applications and services.

You are responsible for analyzing our client’s technology needs, recommending cloud solutions that meet business objectives, and ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. You also monitor performance and optimize cloud environments to ensure efficient operation and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design highly scalable and reliable data architectures that meet performance and security requirements
• Recommend best practices for containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with data engineers and product managers to align solutions with business needs
• Provide guidance on deploying and managing cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS
• Create technical documentation and provide training on best practices and new technologies
• Advise on the use of modern data stack components (dbt, Fivetran, Airflow) for data integration and transformation
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to continuously improve the architecture and data processing capabilities
• Adhoc tasks, as assigned

Required Skills

• Experience with modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake databricks)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is preferred
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of data governance and security best practices
• Experience with Azure resource groups and services

Required Knowledge

• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in Azure and AWS
• Data Warehousing: Experience with Snowflake
• Modern Data Stack: Understanding of current technologies and trends
• ETL/ELT Solutions: Familiarity with dbt and modern extraction, loading, and transformation (ELT) tools (nice to have)
• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• SDLC: Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle practices

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Working Conditions

• Work-life balance with flexible hybrid remote working arrangements
• The ability to travel to client sites throughout Canada and the U.S.
• The ability to secure a U.S. visa to enable work in the U.S. or a Canadian visa to work in Canada
• A successful SIN and passport clearance along with a police vulnerability check is required

If you have the required skills and are interested in hearing more. Please forward a MS Word copy of your resume. Thanks.

CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Permanent | GTA/REMOTE, ON | February 14, 2025

• 202-626 King St. W.
  Toronto, ON, M5V 1M7
  Canada

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