Platform Architect

MPA Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Toronto is seeking a Platform Solution Architect to lead Agile teams in designing and delivering cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with AWS and Azure, a strong ability to mentor others, and skills in clear communication across various stakeholders. This full-time role offers a chance to innovate and contribute to transformative digital services.

Qualifications

• Proven success designing and delivering cloud-native platforms using AWS and Azure.
• Experience mentoring and leading Agile teams.
• Ability to communicate complex decisions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative design sessions for cloud platforms.
• Guide cross-functional teams through design and delivery.
• Explore emerging technologies to drive platform evolution.

Skills

Designing cloud-native platforms

Leading Agile teams

Mentoring senior engineers

Integrating SaaS and PaaS

Technical communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

DevOps best practices

Job description

Direct message the job poster from MPA Recruitment

As a Platform Solution Architect, you will lead multi-skilled Agile teams to design and deliver innovative, high-impact digital service platforms on public cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with customer architects and talented colleagues to shape scalable, resilient solutions that meet the highest standards – all while helping to solve real-world challenges.

You will play a key role in influencing technical strategy, supporting delivery across projects, and contributing to a culture of innovation, learning, and shared success.

What’s in it for you? The chance to:

Make an impact. Take ownership of designing cloud-native platforms that improve agility, performance, and customer experiences – at scale.

Shape technology strategies. Collaborate with customer architects to create secure, cutting‑edge cloud platforms that power transformative digital services.

Lead with purpose. Inspire teams, define best practices, and drive strategic decisions – all while staying at the forefront of cloud and DevOps innovation.

In This Role You Will

• Design modern cloud platforms. You will lead collaborative design sessions to architect robust, scalable, secure, and high‑performing cloud platforms, ensuring non‑functional requirements are met from the outset.
• Mentor and lead Agile teams. You will guide cross‑functional teams through design and delivery, offering technical direction, support, and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion innovation. You will stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies, driving platform evolution, and creating a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Your Expertise

• Technical proficiency. You have proven success designing and delivering cloud‑native platforms using AWS and Azure. You know how to integrate SaaS and PaaS offerings and apply DevOps best practices to achieve quality and resilience.
• Leadership. You are confident working with customer architects to shape solutions – and can clearly communicate complex decisions and trade‑offs to a range of stakeholders.
• People development. You have coached and supported senior engineers and architects, helping them grow their technical skills and build fulfilling careers.
• Consulting mindset. You have led large‑scale delivery projects, balancing risk, business objectives, and technical complexity. You spot opportunities, think strategically, and expand impact through collaboration.

What To Expect From The Hiring Process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor. This is an opportunity to discuss how your career goals and this role align.
• A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and senior members of the team. You will share your experience, learn about day‑to‑day responsibilities, the company and the team.
• A technical panel interview. You will be assigned a task and given time to prepare. You will present your solutions, demonstrating how you think about and solve problems, and communicate technical decisions.
• An informal coffee chat. This is a chance for you to lead the discussion. You can ask questions about the culture, values and career development opportunities and confirm that it’s the next step for you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting