Technical Director, AI-Native Cloud & DevOps

Valtech; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary position

Canada location

Job summary

Valtech seeks a visionary and hands-on Technical Director to lead our Cloud & DevOps Practice in Canada. This senior role blends technical depth with strategic consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership to modernize platforms, accelerate software delivery, and unlock value through cloud-native technologies and Agentic AI.

The ideal candidate has extensive Microsoft Azure expertise, strong Next.js/React experience, and a track record guiding enterprise transformation at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or DevOps.
• 5+ years in technical leadership, architecture leadership, or consulting leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, architecture patterns, governance, security, and operations.
• Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise applications using Next.js, React, and modern web architectures.
• Proven experience implementing or architecting Agentic AI, AI-enabled automation, autonomous workflows, copilots, or advanced AI solution frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, containers, and distributed systems.
• Strong client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholder management.
• Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, AI Services, Networking, Security, Identity, Data Services, and Platform Engineering capabilities).
• DevOps platforms and practices including GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation.
• Containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.
• Observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and cloud security best practices.
• AI and machine learning solution integration within enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and delivery oversight for cloud-native transformations.
• Guide enterprise transformation initiatives and shape technical strategy.
• Mentor engineering teams and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Next.js

Agentic AI

Leadership

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

Docker/Kubernetes

JavaScript/TypeScript

AI integration

Client-facing consulting

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you’re pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

We are seeking a visionary and hands‑on Technical Director to join our Cloud & DevOps Practice in Canada. This senior leadership role combines deep technical expertise, strategic consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership to help clients modernize their platforms, accelerate software delivery, and unlock value through cloud-native technologies and AI-powered solutions.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across Microsoft Azure, modern web application architectures including Next.js, and emerging Agentic AI technologies. You will guide enterprise transformation initiatives, shape technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions at scale.

Role responsibilities

• Technical Leadership

Must have qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or DevOps.

• 5+ years in technical leadership, architecture leadership, or consulting leadership roles.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, architecture patterns, governance, security, and operations.

• Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise applications using Next.js, React, and modern web architectures.

• Proven experience implementing or architecting Agentic AI, AI-enabled automation, autonomous workflows, copilots, or advanced AI solution frameworks.

• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, containers, and distributed systems.

• Strong client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholder management.

• Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, AI Services, Networking, Security, Identity, Data Services, and Platform Engineering capabilities).

• DevOps platforms and practices including GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation.

• Containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.

• Observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and cloud security best practices.

• AI and machine learning solution integration within enterprise applications.

Nice to have qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or other relevant Microsoft certifications.

• Experience with Azure OpenAI Service and enterprise AI platform implementations.

• Experience with platform engineering and internal developer platforms.

• Background in consulting, digital transformation, or systems integration environments.

• Experience leading distributed and global delivery teams.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.

The benefits

This is a 4 months temporary position based in Canada. The offered salary range is CAD $90 - 98 per hour , depending on experience and location.

Your application process

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen, Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.