Overview
Amazon Sagemake unified studio experience REQUIREDSENIOR CLOUD ARCHITECT
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect with deep hands-on expertise in AWS architecture and data platforms to support a major cloud transformation initiative for a leading financial services organization. The successful candidate will design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure and data services, with a strong focus on AWS Step Functions, Glue, DataZone, Lake Formation, Glue Catalog, and SageMaker Unified Studio. This role requires strong security knowledge and hands-on experience configuring AWS policies, Secrets Manager, KMS, VPCs, and related infrastructure resources

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid 1-Day Onsite per Week

Employment Type: Contract

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement scalable, secure AWS cloud architectures aligned with enterprise requirements

Lead hands-on implementation of AWS Step Functions, Glue jobs, AWS DataZone, and related AWS data services

Design and implement AWS Lake Formation and Glue Catalog solutions

Implement and configure SageMaker Unified Studio across cloud data and analytics environments

Configure and manage AWS infrastructure resources including VPCs, catalog connections, and related services

Design and implement AWS security controls using IAM policies, Secrets Manager, KMS keys, and other AWS security services

Support the integration of cloud data platforms and services across enterprise environments

Evaluate architecture requirements and translate them into scalable and secure AWS solutions

Troubleshoot complex cloud architecture, infrastructure, security, and data integration issues

Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and project leadership to deliver cloud architecture and implementation outcomes

Ensure AWS solutions follow enterprise security, governance, scalability, and operational standards

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE





Senior-level experience designing and implementing enterprise AWS cloud architectures

Strong hands-on experience with AWS architecture and infrastructure implementation

Proven experience implementing AWS Step Functions across enterprise projects

Strong hands-on experience with AWS Glue jobs and Glue Catalog

Deep understanding and hands-on experience with AWS Lake Formation

Hands-on experience with AWS DataZone

Mandatory hands-on experience implementing SageMaker Unified Studio

Strong understanding of AWS security and hands-on experience with AWS IAM policies

Hands-on experience with AWS Secrets Manager and KMS key management

Strong experience configuring AWS infrastructure resources including VPCs and catalog connections

Ability to design secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions

Strong understanding of AWS data, security, networking, and infrastructure services

Experience working on complex enterprise cloud transformation initiatives

Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

NICE TO HAVE

Experience integrating Snowflake with AWS, particularly Snowflake deployed on private cloud environments

Experience within financial services or other highly regulated enterprise environments

Experience with enterprise cloud governance and security frameworks

Experience integrating AWS data, analytics, and machine learning platforms

ABOUT ADASTRA
Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly,



strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity for advancement and career progression

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive perks plan

Successful referral program

The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Satisfaction of working for a reputable company

A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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📌 Senior Cloud Architect (Ontario)
🏢 Adastra
📍 Ontario