Cloud Architect
About the role
Title: Cloud Architect
Department: Information Technology
Location: 6300 Steeles Ave. West, Woodbridge, Ontario
Potential Total Compensation: $115,000-$140,000
Position Summary:
As Cloud Architect, the successful candidate will act as a technical leader for our Infrastructure teams, working to define and implement new patterns to improve our hybrid infrastructure. This role requires significant experience in traditional on‑premise infrastructure, as well as modern cloud platforms, with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Kubernetes. The successful Cloud Architect helps build a consensus approach with our senior technical staff that navigates between the requirements of our business projects and the evolving state of our infrastructure capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Design complete cloud architectures using the full range of infrastructure and cloud native services (compute, storage, networking, security, serverless etc).
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Develop hybrid architectures integrating on‑premise environments with cloud platforms.
-
Create and maintain architectural roadmaps, reference architectures, and design patterns.
-
Recommend modernization strategies including migration, re-platforming, and optimization.
-
Design architectures compliant with security best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
-
Implement identity, access, and data protection controls across cloud and on‑premise environments.
-
Collaborate with cybersecurity, audit, and governance teams.
-
Works collaboratively to elevate team owned design to standard reusable patterns and components.
-
Provide architectural guidance to engineering, DevOps, application development, and operations teams.
-
Represent the team and infrastructure direction in architecture design and process.
-
Create consensus between senior technical stakeholders.
-
Evaluate new technologies and participate in vendor assessments.
-
Present architecture strategies and proposals to business stakeholders and senior leadership.
-
Mentor technical teams to build cloud and automation skillsets.
-
Capable of both clearly identifying and instructing on work to be done while also being hands on keyboard implementing solutions or troubleshooting.
-
Ensure solutions are cost-optimized, resilient, and easily available.
-
Establish automation strategies using IaC (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
-
Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues.
Qualifications**:**
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7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, systems engineering, or cloud engineering with recent/current experience in cloud architecture.
-
Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS and with Kubernetes.
-
Strong background in traditional/on‑premise infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and data center technologies.
-
Experience with hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, load balancing, SSO integration) and cloud migration.
-
Hands-on expertise with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), automation, and CI/CD tooling.
-
Experience in at least one scripting/programming language (particularly but not necessarily Java, Python, Javascript/Typescript, bash).
-
Experience or deep understanding of Cloud edge and multi-cloud networking.
-
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across technical and business teams.
-
AWS certification(s): Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional preferred.
-
Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms preferred.
-
Experience with multiple account structured AWS environments and security controls.
We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.
About 407 ETR
Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east.
407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by:
- Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)
- Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)
Learn more at 407etr.com
Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.
Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.
Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.
Not the right fit? Search for Cloud Architect jobs in Woodbridge, ON
About 407 ETR Concession Company
407 ETR is the world’s first all-electronic, barrier-free toll highway, stretching 108 km from Burlington (in the west) to Pickering (in the east).
Save Time: Taking 407 ETR across the GTA means avoiding congestion. Transit providers and businesses rely on 407 ETR to move people and good quickly across the region.
Safety is our priority: With 24/7 Highway Safety Patrols and Highway Monitoring, we do our best to ensure that help is never far away if you need it. Our partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police helps keep traffic moving safely.
Customer Experience: We're focused on serving you well, both on and off the road. Discovering the latest promotions/offers or planning the cost of an upcoming trip using the toll calculator are just a few reasons to add www.407etr.com as one of your favourites…and you can visit on any device! Log into your web account (or sign up in minutes) to leverage your one-stop shop for many helpful account options like switching to paperless billing or pre-authorized billing, viewing past bills or to pay your current bill.
Caring for your car: Driving at a safe and consistent speed on an excellent and well-maintained highway helps to keep your car efficient and gives you better fuel economy, saving you money on gas and maintenance.
Drive More Save More: Customers are automatically enrolled in ETR Rewards when they drive a certain number of transponder kilometres. The more you drive, the greater your savings. Check out the ETR Rewards page to see how you can get in and what benefits you can receive!
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our online services, investments to improve traffic flow, interesting facts about the highway, real-life stories from the road and more. Thank you for taking the time to learn about 407 ETR!
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Cloud Architect
About the role
Title: Cloud Architect
Department: Information Technology
Location: 6300 Steeles Ave. West, Woodbridge, Ontario
Potential Total Compensation: $115,000-$140,000
Position Summary:
As Cloud Architect, the successful candidate will act as a technical leader for our Infrastructure teams, working to define and implement new patterns to improve our hybrid infrastructure. This role requires significant experience in traditional on‑premise infrastructure, as well as modern cloud platforms, with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Kubernetes. The successful Cloud Architect helps build a consensus approach with our senior technical staff that navigates between the requirements of our business projects and the evolving state of our infrastructure capabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Design complete cloud architectures using the full range of infrastructure and cloud native services (compute, storage, networking, security, serverless etc).
-
Develop hybrid architectures integrating on‑premise environments with cloud platforms.
-
Create and maintain architectural roadmaps, reference architectures, and design patterns.
-
Recommend modernization strategies including migration, re-platforming, and optimization.
-
Design architectures compliant with security best practices, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
-
Implement identity, access, and data protection controls across cloud and on‑premise environments.
-
Collaborate with cybersecurity, audit, and governance teams.
-
Works collaboratively to elevate team owned design to standard reusable patterns and components.
-
Provide architectural guidance to engineering, DevOps, application development, and operations teams.
-
Represent the team and infrastructure direction in architecture design and process.
-
Create consensus between senior technical stakeholders.
-
Evaluate new technologies and participate in vendor assessments.
-
Present architecture strategies and proposals to business stakeholders and senior leadership.
-
Mentor technical teams to build cloud and automation skillsets.
-
Capable of both clearly identifying and instructing on work to be done while also being hands on keyboard implementing solutions or troubleshooting.
-
Ensure solutions are cost-optimized, resilient, and easily available.
-
Establish automation strategies using IaC (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
-
Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid infrastructure issues.
Qualifications**:**
-
7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, systems engineering, or cloud engineering with recent/current experience in cloud architecture.
-
Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS and with Kubernetes.
-
Strong background in traditional/on‑premise infrastructure, including virtualization, storage, and data center technologies.
-
Experience with hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, load balancing, SSO integration) and cloud migration.
-
Hands-on expertise with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), automation, and CI/CD tooling.
-
Experience in at least one scripting/programming language (particularly but not necessarily Java, Python, Javascript/Typescript, bash).
-
Experience or deep understanding of Cloud edge and multi-cloud networking.
-
Strong communication skills and ability to influence across technical and business teams.
-
AWS certification(s): Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional preferred.
-
Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms preferred.
-
Experience with multiple account structured AWS environments and security controls.
We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.
About 407 ETR
Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east.
407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by:
- Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)
- Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)
Learn more at 407etr.com
Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.
Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.
Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.
Not the right fit? Search for Cloud Architect jobs in Woodbridge, ON
About 407 ETR Concession Company
407 ETR is the world’s first all-electronic, barrier-free toll highway, stretching 108 km from Burlington (in the west) to Pickering (in the east).
Save Time: Taking 407 ETR across the GTA means avoiding congestion. Transit providers and businesses rely on 407 ETR to move people and good quickly across the region.
Safety is our priority: With 24/7 Highway Safety Patrols and Highway Monitoring, we do our best to ensure that help is never far away if you need it. Our partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police helps keep traffic moving safely.
Customer Experience: We're focused on serving you well, both on and off the road. Discovering the latest promotions/offers or planning the cost of an upcoming trip using the toll calculator are just a few reasons to add www.407etr.com as one of your favourites…and you can visit on any device! Log into your web account (or sign up in minutes) to leverage your one-stop shop for many helpful account options like switching to paperless billing or pre-authorized billing, viewing past bills or to pay your current bill.
Caring for your car: Driving at a safe and consistent speed on an excellent and well-maintained highway helps to keep your car efficient and gives you better fuel economy, saving you money on gas and maintenance.
Drive More Save More: Customers are automatically enrolled in ETR Rewards when they drive a certain number of transponder kilometres. The more you drive, the greater your savings. Check out the ETR Rewards page to see how you can get in and what benefits you can receive!
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our online services, investments to improve traffic flow, interesting facts about the highway, real-life stories from the road and more. Thank you for taking the time to learn about 407 ETR!