At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Meaningful workyou'llbe part of

As an AWS Cloud Consultant, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. PwC is seeking a seasoned AWS Cloud Consultant to join our Cloud team. This hybrid role combines deep technical hands-on cloud engineering expertise with strategic cloud architecture leadership. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions that support PwC and our clients’ digital modernization and transformation agendas.

The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud-native technologies, proficient in AWS services, and experienced in both infrastructure implementation and enterprise-level cloud solution architecture, guiding cross-functional teams and clients through complex cloud adoption frameworks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and governance of end-to-end cloud architectures aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solution blueprints incorporating compute, storage, networking, security, and application services on AWS.
• Drive cloud adoption strategy by assessing existing infrastructure, developing migration roadmaps, and recommending modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to ensure cloud architecture meets compliance, governance, and risk mitigation requirements.
• Define architecture standards, frameworks, and automation practices to enforce consistency and reliability across multiple projects.
• Evaluate emerging AWS technologies and tools to continuously innovate cloud offerings and address evolving client needs.
• Design, build, and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters leveraging AWS EKS to ensure high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain compute environments using AWS EC2, Lambda, Batch, Fargate, and ECS services.
• Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native and containerized applications and infrastructure provisioning.
• Monitor cloud environments; troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and cost optimization issues.
• Implement rigorous security controls, ensure compliance with PwC and client policies, including IAM policies, network segmentation, logging, and auditing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams on cloud best practices, tools, and architectures.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and cloud architecture artifacts to support client engagements and internal knowledge sharing.

Experiences and skillsyou’lluse to solve

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience in AWS cloud architecture and engineering, demonstrating proven success in large-scale cloud projects.
• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and containerization technologies; strong experience with AWS EKS and ECS.
• Strong background in AWS compute services including EC2, Lambda, Fargate, Batch, with knowledge of HPC and AWS Outposts a plus.
• Hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code tooling: Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Solid hands-on working experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Harness, AWS CodePipeline, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals including IAM, security groups, network ACLs, encryption, and compliance.
• Strong preference - Proficient scripting skills with Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent verbal and written communication suited to consulting environments.
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD); Terraform Certified Associate.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Whyyou’lllove PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
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