Azure Cloud Platform Architect

1 week ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada Morson Edge (Canada) Full time $140,000 - $160,000 per year

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

  • Azure Cloud Platform Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Morson Full time

    Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Architect to help take our infrastructure global. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering a multi-region Azure environment that ensures customers always connect to the closest fastest point of presence no matter where they are. This hands‑on technical role is focused on...

  • Azure Cloud Platform Architect

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Morson Full time

    Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Architect to help take our infrastructure global. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering a multi-region Azure environment that ensures customers always connect to the closest fastest point of presence no matter where they are. This hands‑on technical role is focused on...

  • Azure Cloud Platform Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Morson Full time

    Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Architect to help take our infrastructure global. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering a multi-region Azure environment that ensures customers always connect to the closest fastest point of presence no matter where they are. This hands‑on technical role is focused on...

  • Azure Cloud Platform Architect

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Morson Full time

    Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Architect to help take our infrastructure global. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering a multi-region Azure environment that ensures customers always connect to the closest fastest point of presence no matter where they are. This hands‑on technical role is focused on...

  • Cloud Data Platform Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Tata Consultancy Services Full time

    Inclusion without Exception:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our...

  • Cloud Data Platform Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Tata Consultancy Services Full time

    Inclusion without Exception:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our...

  • Cloud Data Platform Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Tata Consultancy Services Full time

    Inclusion without Exception: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our...

  • Cloud Data Platform Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Tata Consultancy Services Full time

    Inclusion without Exception: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an equal opportunity employer, and embraces diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, neurodiversity, and sexual orientation, to create a workforce that reflects the societies we operate in. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected in our...

  • Platform Architect

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Canada J&M Group Full time

    Join to apply for the Platform Architect role at J&M Group 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Platform Architect role at J&M Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Design secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures across public, private, or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure,...

  • Azure Data Architect — Cloud-Scale Data Platform Lead

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada AtkinsRéalis Full time

    A leading engineering services organization is seeking a Data Architect in Toronto to design and manage scalable data infrastructure across cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Azure and be responsible for defining data architecture, collaborating with stakeholders, and improving data integration. This role offers...