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The Lead Solutions

Architect is a senior technical leader who partners with Manulife business, product, operations, and external partners to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-productive solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments . ServiceNow, New Relic ) are effectively adopted. This role defines target cloud architectures, modernizes legacy environments, and drives automation across infrastructure, networks, and operations. ensures solutions can serve multiple businesses; and governs the evolution of Manulife’s cloud and enterprise platforms while meeting technical, security, and regulatory requirements.

Define multi-cloud (Azure, AWS) and hybrid target-state architectures, patterns, and roadmaps across business segments. Design innovative cloud solutions that modernize environments and leverage enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow (ITSM/ITOM) and Current Relic (APM/observability). Lead architecture reviews to ensure solutions meet Manulife’s technical, security, resiliency, and compliance standards.

Manage technical and business requirements for new cloud platforms and shared services. Act as a front-deployed architect , embedded with product and delivery teams to guide architecture from discovery through implementation and operations. Work directly with application owners and operations teams to ensure solutions are buildable, operable, and aligned with performance and availability objectives.

Lead and oversee implementation plans to deploy Azure and AWS infrastructure and migrate workloads, including design and execution of PoCs. Develop strategies to automate infrastructure deployment and operational procedures using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep/ARM) and automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps). Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, scaling, and patching to increase speed, consistency, and reliability.

Integrate solutions with ServiceNow for change, incident, problem, and CMDB processes to enable robust operationalization. Enhance monitoring, logging, and alerting using New Relic, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud/Security Center , and integrate with operations workflows. Collaborate with network and security teams to design secure, resilient network architectures (VNETs/VPCs, connectivity, load balancers, firewalls, zero-trust principles).

Ensure correct implementation of identity, access management, encryption, and security controls across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.



Apply cost optimization techniques and tools to manage cloud spend while meeting performance and resiliency targets. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (developers, SMEs, DBAs, system admins, network and operations, architects) to deliver enterprise solutions. contribute to IT operating model, cost reduction, and workforce transformation initiatives.

Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent demonstrable experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. ~4+ years designing and building large-scale cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure ;

experience with AWS and hybrid environments preferred. ~ Experience leading large-scale technology implementations, IT operating model transformations, IT cost reduction and/or workforce transformation initiatives. ~ Proven experience in infrastructure and solution architecture with strong focus on Azure Cloud services and familiarity with core AWS services. ~ Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and orchestration (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Bicep/ARM, Azure DevOps/GitHub pipelines). ~ Experience with monitoring and security tools such as New Relic, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud/Security Center . ~ familiarity with Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Logic Apps preferred. ~ Understanding of cloud and hybrid networking (VNETs/VPCs, VPN/ExpressRoute, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) and associated security controls. ~ Experience integrating solutions with ServiceNow (ITSM/ITOM) for operational processes and lifecycle management. ~ Proficiency in cloud cost management and optimization techniques and tools. ~ Motivated self-starter comfortable working directly with internal customers, partners, and global teams. ~ Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate integrated project teams across multiple technical disciplines. ~ able to balance long-term architecture with near-term delivery. ~ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. Additionally,



employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

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📌 Lead Solutions Architect, Enterprise Technology Services (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife Financial
📍 Toronto