Job Title: Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Contract

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

● 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations, with ownership of production-grade systems.

● Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production (upgrades, scaling, failure modes, troubleshooting).

● Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS + network + application boundaries.

● Proven hands-on experience implementing IaC with Terraform (modules, state strategy, environment consistency, safe rollout practices).

● Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm,



and a strong understanding of release strategies and operational controls.

● Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates.

● Hands-on experience with Azure observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness.

● Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python and/or Bash/PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work.

● Robust problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate calmly under pressure and guide teams through critical production incidents.

Nice to Have:

● Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

📌 Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect (Toronto)
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