This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Architect - Infrastructure based in Canada.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a cloud infrastructure expert who is passionate about driving large-scale technology transformation. You will lead the design and delivery of innovative cloud solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients across a wide range of industries. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic consulting, you will help organizations maximize the value of their cloud investments and modernize their infrastructure. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor technical professionals, influence architectural best practices, and contribute to business growth through client engagement and pre-sales activities. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leveraging AI to improve delivery, and leading high-performing teams, this role offers significant impact in a flexible remote environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Architect - Infrastructure based in Canada.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a cloud infrastructure expert who is passionate about driving large-scale technology transformation. You will lead the design and delivery of innovative cloud solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients across a wide range of industries. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic consulting, you will help organizations maximize the value of their cloud investments and modernize their infrastructure. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor technical professionals, influence architectural best practices, and contribute to business growth through client engagement and pre-sales activities. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leveraging AI to improve delivery, and leading high-performing teams, this role offers significant impact in a flexible remote environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding clients through every stage of their cloud adoption and modernization journey.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and large language models (LLMs) to streamline infrastructure delivery, automate architectural tasks, and improve consulting efficiency.
- Provide strategic leadership on cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, networking, security, data platforms, containerization, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud cost optimization.
- Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, successful business outcomes, and adherence to project scope, budgets, and timelines.
- Partner with engagement managers, architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to manage expectations and deliver high-quality consulting services.
- Support business development by participating in discovery sessions, pre-sales engagements, solution design, and statement of work preparation.
- Present technical strategies and recommendations to executive stakeholders, including C-level and VP audiences.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of architects and engineers through coaching, performance feedback, professional development, and regular one-on-one meetings.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while helping resolve technical and operational challenges across project teams.
- 10+ years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in a Principal Consultant, Principal Architect, or equivalent cloud consulting leadership role.
- Extensive experience designing and delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Proven expertise in cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, networking, security, identity management, Active Directory, and enterprise platform architecture.
- Strong experience with data platform infrastructure, analytics services, container technologies, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), and cloud cost optimization strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and LLMs to automate workflows, improve architecture processes, and increase productivity.
- Experience leading multiple complex consulting engagements while managing diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Strong pre-sales, solution consulting, and client relationship management experience.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and executive decision-makers.
- Proven people leadership experience with strong coaching, mentoring, communication, emotional intelligence, and team development skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Competitive annual salary of CAD $200,000–$220,000.
- Remote-first work environment with flexible work hours and location.
- RRSP retirement savings matching program.
- Employer-paid health and dental insurance premiums.
- Annual $500 Health Care Spending Account.
- Access to GreenShield+ mental health and counselling services.
- Paid parental leave options.
- Perkopolis employee discount program.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise cloud transformation projects with cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven solutions.
- Collaborative, inclusive culture with strong emphasis on professional growth and leadership development.