Senior Cloud Architect: Master Multi-Cloud & Security

Xplore Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xplore Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to own multi-cloud architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will drive secure, scalable designs, governance, and platform standards while coordinating with Digital, GTM, security, and operations teams.

This senior individual contributor role requires 8–10 years in cloud architecture, hands‑on IaC, and leadership in large enterprises. The ideal candidate holds Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in a Cloud Architect or similar role.
• Extensive experience across Azure, AWS, and GCP services including compute, storage, networking, and platform services.
• Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.
• Expertise in Azure architecture, automation (IaC/CI‑CD), identity, networking, and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform (primary), Bicep/ARM, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, Cloud-Init, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, gcloud CLI, Python, PowerShell, Git, GitHub Actions, Docker; Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Deep understanding of multi-cloud networking (VNet/VPC design, peering, private endpoints, segmentation, hybrid connectivity, firewalling).
• Experience implementing policy frameworks including Azure Policy, AWS SCPs, and GCP Organization Policies.
• Experience integrating FinOps considerations into architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Define and maintain cloud architecture standards and design strategies.
• Assess current cloud technologies and ensure alignment with business goals and efficiency targets.
• Facilitate production transition by defining governance controls and readiness criteria.
• Provide architectural leadership and hands‑on involvement for complex cloud deployments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and managed partners to deliver standardized cloud services.
• Provide oversight for cloud migrations with design review and optimization guidance.
• Participate in architecture and change governance forums.

Skills

Azure

AWS

GCP

Cloud architecture

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

PowerShell

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / IT

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

Tools

Terraform

Azure CLI

AWS CLI

gcloud CLI

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Cloud Init

Python

PowerShell

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

Xplore Inc. is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to own multi-cloud architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP. You will drive secure, scalable designs, governance, and platform standards while coordinating with Digital, GTM, security, and operations teams.

This senior individual contributor role requires 8–10 years in cloud architecture, hands‑on IaC, and leadership in large enterprises. The ideal candidate holds Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and a relevant degree.