Senior Cloud Architect

Zaha Technologies Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaha is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for Canadian enterprise clients across finance, healthcare, and government. You will define migration strategies, architect multi-cloud environments, and ensure security, cost-efficiency, and compliance with Canadian data sovereignty.

You will mentor junior team members, present to C-level executives, and collaborate with clients to translate business requirements into robust technical

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT architecture experience with 5+ years in cloud platforms.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (PIPEDA, PHIPA) for Canadian clients.
• Strong skills in IaC, containerization, and multi-cloud design.

Responsibilities

• Define migration strategies and design cloud architectures for clients.
• Lead implementation of cloud-native solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Mentor junior architects and present to executives.
• Collaborate with clients to meet data sovereignty and compliance needs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

Infrastructure as code

Containerization

Executive communication

Cloud certifications

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS/EKS

Job description

# Senior Cloud ArchitectToronto, ON Cloud & Infrastructure Full-time## About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for our enterprise clients. In this role, you will work with leading Canadian organizations across financial services, healthcare, and government to architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will define cloud migration strategies, design multi-cloud architectures, and mentor junior team members. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions that meet Canadian data sovereignty and compliance requirements.## Requirements* 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, with 5+ years focused on cloud platforms* Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (multi-cloud experience preferred)* Experience designing solutions that meet Canadian compliance requirements (PIPEDA, PHIPA, Protected B)* Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)* Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)* Excellent communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives* AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification* Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (for government client engagements)## Interested in This Position?Send your resume and a brief cover letter to **[e-mail]** with the position title in the subject line.