System Architect

Job summary

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise technology platforms across cloud, infrastructure, and data services. Establish architectural standards and roadmaps while evaluating emerging AI-enabled platforms to drive business growth.

Job details

VTRAC Consulting Corporation Intelligent Solutions Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please email your resume as an MS Word document in confidence Subject: Enterprise Systems Architect (AI Platforms), Contract - Hybrid, Attention: sunnyr@vtrac.com, or call (508) 905-6468. Position: Enterprise Systems Architect (AI Platforms) Position Type: Contract No. of Positions: 1 Location: Toronto (Hybrid) Description This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Systems Architect to design and guide the evolution of enterprise technology platforms that support business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. In this role, you will define scalable architecture across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data while driving the adoption of modern engineering practices and emerging technologies. Working closely with engineering, DevOps, security, and business leaders, you will establish architectural direction, evaluate new technologies, and ensure enterprise solutions are resilient, secure, and aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with the ability to influence stakeholders, mentor technical teams, and translate business requirements into practical technology solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. This position offers a competitive pay rate with the opportunity to work with enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture spanning cloud platforms, infrastructure, applications, data, and integration services. Develop architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and governance practices that promote security, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Design modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure while supporting containerized workloads, Kubernetes platforms, and infrastructure automation initiatives. Establish architecture patterns for APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and enterprise integrations that improve interoperability and future scalability. Partner with engineering, DevOps, data, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to provide technical leadership throughout project planning and solution delivery. Evaluate emerging technologies—including AI-enabled platforms, automation capabilities, and cloud services—and recommend adoption based on business value and technical feasibility. Provide architectural oversight, technical mentorship, and solution reviews while ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, performance optimization, and compliance with enterprise standards. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise architecture, or solution design. Extensive experience designing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure and cloud governance services. Proven expertise with distributed architectures, microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven design, and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to AI/ML, MLOps, or intelligent application architecture is considered a strong asset. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Linux-based environments, virtualization, and hybrid infrastructure. Experience working with modern development technologies and data platforms (Python, NoSQL, messaging tools). Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Professional certifications such as TOGAF and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect are considered an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer. Toronto . New York . Houston . Palo Alto

What you’ll do

Lead the design and evolution of enterprise technology platforms across cloud, infrastructure, and data services. Establish architectural standards and roadmaps while evaluating emerging AI-enabled platforms to drive business growth.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of experience in systems architecture with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and distributed architectures. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required, and certifications like TOGAF are preferred.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Kubernetes · Preferred
• Docker · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Enterprise Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Microservices
• RESTful APIs
• Event-Driven Design
• CI/CD Pipelines
• AI/ML
• MLOps
• Python
• NoSQL
• TOGAF
• Cloud Governance
• Infrastructure Automation
• Stakeholder Management

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership