Senior Cloud Architect

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy , our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

We care for our team.

We care about the impact we have on our community.

We serve by solving complex problems.

We grow because growth fuels opportunities.

We innovate always and everywhere.

We build a business that lasts.

The Senior Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients in both the private and public sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge in cloud computing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architecture, particularly with platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

W HAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

• Architect and design scalable and resilient multi-cloud solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Drive the development and implementation of cloud-native architectures across diverse cloud platforms.
• Provide expertise and consultancy on cloud best practices, optimizing cost, and enhancing security measures.
• Lead cloud migration and implementation projects for clients, ensuring successful deployment.
• Understand business requirements and translate it to Cloud products or Blueprints (Packaged Cloud solutions)
• Work closely with Cloud Engineering team and ensure business requirements are successfully translated to products/blueprints (Catalogue)
• Work in collaboration with the practice lead and provide view on technical challenges, risk, and initiatives to be driven in alignment with business.
• Work closely with the business and applications teams and advocate the solutions created through CCOE (Act as Cloud Business partner Manager)
• Evaluate new services launched by Cloud providers and whitelist based on Security and compliance requirements.

Implement best practices for cloud security, monitoring, and management.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Minimum 10+ years of IT Infrastructure services experience and 4-5+ years of relevant experience in Cloud architecture and solution design
• Proficient in creating high level and low-level Cloud solution Architecture.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desired.
• Well Architected framework
• Deployment architecture and Patterns
• Migration methodologies and tools
• Detailed Migration planning
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with various cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
• Experience in defining Cloud policies to enforce standards and audit the current environment
• Good understanding of Cloud Security including Data, Network, Identity and Applications
• Strong experience in Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, EKS, Service mesh & Containers
• Should have good understanding of designing distributed and scalable microservices applications on Cloud
• Prior experience in handling large scale migration through Lift & Shift and modernization
• Good understanding of Cloud data solutions and Networking
• Good knowledge of transforming legacy application to Cloud native architectures
• Ability to define standards and package Cloud solutions that can be used by the business and application teams
• Capability to guide the operations team during major incidents
• Good knowledge in Cloud cost optimization by moving to PaaS, Functions and Containers
• Public Sector experience is considered an asset.

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.