POSITION SUMMARYThe Cloud Architect plays a key role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high‐performing cloud solutions that enable Adastra's clients to accelerate their data, AI, and digital transformation journeys. This role is responsible for developing cloud architecture frameworks, leading solution design, and guiding implementation teams to ensure successful delivery. The Cloud Architect collaborates closely with cross‐functional stakeholders to translate business needs into robust cloud architectures that are aligned with industry best practices and long‐term strategic goals.

OverviewPrimary Location: Across Canada

Work Model: Hybrid 2‐Days Onsite

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Status: Pipeline Requisition

Compensation Range: CAD 100,000 – 150,000/yr base salary

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement cloud architectures across major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Lead end‐to‐end solution design, including reference architectures, integration patterns, security controls, and governance frameworks

Assess current client environments and recommend modernization strategies aligned with business goals

Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project delivery

Conduct cloud assessments, architecture reviews, and performance optimizations

Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical roadmaps

Drive adoption of cloud best practices, automation, cost optimization, and operational excellence

Ensure cloud architectures meet compliance, security,



scalability, and availability standards

Participate in pre‐sales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and client presentations

Stay current with emerging cloud technologies to continuously enhance solution offerings

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of hands‐on experience in cloud architecture or cloud engineering roles

Strong practical knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Expertise in infrastructure‐as‐code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation)

Experience with cloud networking, security, identity management, and governance

Proficiency in designing scalable, highly available, and resilient distributed systems

Robust understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks

Ability to lead technical discussions and architect large‐scale enterprise solutions

Excellent communication and stakeholder‐management skills

Preferred

Cloud certifications (e.G., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect)

Experience with data platforms, analytics solutions,



and AI/ML workloads in the cloud

Background in modernization initiatives such as data migration, containerization, serverless, or application refactoring

Familiarity with FinOps disciplines and cost‐optimization strategies

Nice To Have

Experience working in consulting or client‐facing environments

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.G., SOC2, HIPAA, PCI)

Hands‐on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration

Understanding of cloud landing zone frameworks and enterprise cloud patterns

About AdastraAdastra 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 N

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