Azure Cloud Platform Architect

2 weeks ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada Morson Edge (Canada) Full time

Position:
Azure Cloud Platform Architect

Location:
Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Employment Type:
Permanent

Salary Range:
$140,000–$160,000

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced
Azure Cloud Platform Architect
to design and deliver a global, multi-region cloud infrastructure. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating a secure, scalable, and high-performance Azure environment that ensures our customers always connect to the fastest and most reliable point of presence — wherever they are in the world.

This is a hands-on technical role that blends architecture design, automation, and cloud operations. You'll collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to build a platform that supports continued global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement
    a global, multi-region Azure platform that enables seamless, low-latency access for all users.
  • Develop and manage
    global traffic routing and load balancing strategies using Azure Front Door, Traffic Manager, and related services.
  • Ensure consistency
    across regional deployments to deliver a unified experience worldwide.
  • Architect for resilience
    , including high availability, geo-redundancy, and regional failover, with security and compliance integrated from the outset.
  • Automate
    infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and updates using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Establish and maintain
    monitoring, cost optimization, and security best practices across all Azure environments.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
    with development, security, and operations teams to align platform capabilities with business and product needs.
  • Own and maintain
    architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and operational runbooks.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years
    of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure, preferably in a leadership or architectural capacity.
  • Proven hands-on experience with
    large-scale Azure environments
    , ideally spanning multiple regions.
  • Deep knowledge of
    Azure networking, identity, security, governance, and cost management
    .
  • Experience with
    global services
    such as Azure Front Door, Traffic Manager, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute).
  • Strong proficiency with
    Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
    and CI/CD tools like
    Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
    .
  • A
    security-first mindset
    with expertise in designing compliant and resilient cloud architectures.
  • Ability to balance
    strategic architecture planning
    with hands-on implementation.
  • Relevant certifications such as
    Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    or
    Azure Administrator Associate
    are highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience with
    serverless computing
    or
    Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
    .
  • Background in
    global SaaS deployments
    .
  • Familiarity with
    FinOps principles
    for cloud cost optimization.
  • Additional Microsoft certifications such as:
  • DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
  • Azure AI Fundamentals
    or
    Azure AI Engineer Associate

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