Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Platform Architect

Salary: 115-150k base + bonus

Location: Hybrid in one of our Canada offices: (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta)

Job Description Overview

Insight Canada is building the best professional services practice in the country, and we're looking for a talented Cloud Architect to join our Cloud team. This is a client-facing consulting role where you will lead architecture engagements, deliver Azure and AWS cloud solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor to Canadian clients. The ideal candidate brings deep cloud expertise, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading complex engagements independently.

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• $8.2 billion in revenue in 2025
• Certified as a Great Place to work in 9 Countries in 2025
• Fortune 500 Company (No. 447) in 2025
• Received 25+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2024 by Insight globally

What You'll Do With Insight

• Lead client workshops, Azure and AWS engagements, assessments, and cloud readiness reviews
• Design and deliver Landing Zones, Migration and Platform Engineering engagements for clients
• Lead end-to-end cloud migrations — architecture design, planning, and implementation
• Design environments and collaborate with consultants on the team to ensure successful project delivery
• Operate independently on client engagements — owning the architecture from design through delivery
• Leverage IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates) and DevOps practices (GitHub Actions, DevOps pipelines) to deploy cloud solutions for clients
• Design and implement cloud-native container orchestration platforms (AKS, EKS) for enterprise application deployment
• Work on large-scale application modernization projects through rationalization and modernization processes
• Collaborate with Practice leadership and thought leaders on pre-sales engagements, solution designs, and proposals
• Become a partner, subject-matter expert, and trusted advisor to clients, advising on best-fit technologies and best practices

Requirements

Background and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, architecting and implementing solutions in client environments
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS - including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloadsHands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform and Bicep; familiarity with Ansible or Jenkins is a plus
• Background in systems engineering, network architecture, and server infrastructure, including hybrid connectivity and networking designExperience working within DevOps and Agile cultures, including CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated testing
• 1–2 years of experience leading teammates or contributing to large project teams
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; this role requires presenting to executives, facilitating technical workshops, and writing for mixed audiences
• Thrives in fast-moving client environments where priorities shift mid-engagement; self-directed with minimal oversight needed

What You Can Expect

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don't feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

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