Solution Architect

Solution Architect - Azure at McCain Foods Position Title: Solution Architect - Azure Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Toronto HQ Requisition ID: 39008 About The Role The Solutions Architect – Azure is responsible for designing, documenting, and delivering robust cloud and hybrid solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Azure. This role provides consultative guidance to business stakeholders, ensuring technical requirements are understood and met. The architect will lead migration initiatives, optimize cloud performance, and collaborate across teams to drive technology strategy and innovation. What You’ll Be Doing Azure Cloud Migration: Lead and support the migration of applications and data to Microsoft Azure. Assess current systems, plan migration strategies, and ensure secure, efficient transitions. Collaborate with stakeholders to align migration goals with business needs. Optimize performance, reliability, and cost for migrated workloads. Stay current on Azure migration tools and best practices. Solution Design & Architecture: Analyze business and technical requirements to assess impact on applications and infrastructure. Design, document, and estimate work effort for new solutions. Develop and maintain platform roadmaps in collaboration with business units, IT architects, and operations teams. Technical Leadership: Create white papers and presentations for senior leadership, articulating the value of new technologies. Develop future‑state architecture for data centers and networks. Assist in the creation of complex solutions both on‑premises and in the cloud. Coaching & Collaboration: Mentor and challenge team members to develop as leaders. Share acquired skills and business/system knowledge through formal and informal channels. Communicate effectively with project teams, staff, and management. Continuous Improvement: Stay current on industry technologies, trends, and best practices. Review architectural and detailed designs to ensure they meet organizational requirements. Measures of Success Delivery of stable, scalable, and secure Azure solutions. Successful migration and optimization of cloud resources. Effective collaboration and communication with business and IT teams. Continuous learning and application of industry best practices. What You’ll Need To Be Successful University degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent work experience. Minimum 5 years as a Solutions Architect supporting complex environments. Hands‑on experience with enterprise systems, networks, and technologies and Cloud Migration. Proven track record of implementing and maintaining best practices and standards. Applied knowledge of ITIL and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is an asset. Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Technical Skills Deep understanding of core Azure Cloud Computing services. Experience designing, deploying, and optimizing Azure resources. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity, backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices. Proficiency in cost management, monitoring, and reporting for cloud resources. Key Competencies Drives Results Collaboration Customer Focus Compensation Package Compensation Package: $102,700.00 – $137,000.00 CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. Benefits At McCain, employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well‑being programs include vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process. Equal Opportunity Employment McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Accessibility McCain is an accessible employer. 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