Architect, IT (Cloud) - Remote

As a Cloud Architect, you will work closely with the Director of IT Architecture and fellow architects to establish, evolve, and govern HDR’s cloud architecture. You will partner with operational technology leaders, corporate IT teams, and business stakeholders to design secure, scalable, and cost‑efficient cloud solutions that support HDR’s long‑term business strategy.

This is a strategic architecture role, not a software development or cloud engineering position. You will influence decisions, design target‑state architectures, shape governance frameworks, and guide teams as HDR continues expanding its cloud capabilities.

Architecture & Strategy
Lead the design of enterprise cloud architectures with a focus on Azure‑first solutions across identity, networking, security, governance, FinOps, automation, and platform services.

Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, patterns, and guardrails to guide cloud adoption across HDR.

Develop and communicate cloud roadmaps aligned to HDR’s broader technology vision and business objectives.

Provide architectural leadership for modernization initiatives, including application migration, platform evolution, and infrastructure transformation.

Build and contribute to governance programs ensuring cloud solutions are secure, compliant, cost‑optimized, and aligned with HDR architecture principles.

Review proposed cloud solutions to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

Serve as a subject‑matter expert to IT Operations, Security, and other corporate technology teams.

Advise operational leaders and technical teams on solving systemic challenges and improving cloud maturity.

Work across diverse teams to translate complex requirements into actionable, architecture‑aligned solutions.

Partner with operations teams to build transition plans and ensure long‑term sustainability of solutions you design.

Not a software development or application architect role

Not a hands‑on DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering position

Not a junior or entry‑level engineering role

Not focused solely on operating existing cloud workloads

focused on cloud foundations, governance, modernization, and long‑term strategy; suited for someone who thrives in designing and guiding—not exclusively building—solutions.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification equivalent, or ability to obtain certification is required.

Demonstratable in‑depth technical knowledge in cloud technologies (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, serverless), particularly Azure.

This role is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related technical area, or relevant combination of education and experience

Minimum of 7 years experience in analysis, design, implementation, and planning for technology systems

Creative problem solving

Broad technology experience in infrastructure technologies, including personal computer hardware, servers, operating systems, supporting technologies (such as anti‑virus, software deployment, remote control), software configurations, and general networking fundamentals

Knowledge and experience in an architecture and engineering environment

Ability to plan and manage design and implementation of complex infrastructure technology systems

Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Industry: IT; Schedule: Full‑time; Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.