Cloud Architect – Apex Systems

 We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our team, specializing in application architecture for one of our services projects at a financial client. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in AWS architecture at an enterprise level, and ideally some understanding of FinOps platforms such as Apptio. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions to support a FinOps Solution Assessment and Roadmap build, while collaborating with multiple enterprise technology groups.

Location: Downtown Toronto, could be 3-4 days/month in office

Contract: 3-months to start (can extend 12-additional months)

Application Process: Please apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Kyle at kmonaghan@apexsystems.com. Please reference Job Title Cloud Architect – AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Architect scalable, secure, and robust FinOps cloud solution to support Wealth Management line of business
• Application Architecture: Develop and maintain application architecture that aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• FinOps Integration: Utilize FinOps enterprise platforms like Apptio to understand wealth management KPIs and architecture to manage cloud costs and optimize financial operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, IT, finance, security, and data teams to integrate cloud solutions effectively.
• Cloud Architecture Team: Ensure cloud solutions align with the overall cloud architecture strategy and best practices. Coordinate resource provisioning and provide technical guidance.
• Finance Team: Monitor and optimize cloud/currency upgrades/performance spending, assist in budget planning, and generate financial reports on cloud expenditure and savings.
• Security Team: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, conduct risk assessments, and develop incident response plans.
• Data Team: Integrate cloud solutions with existing data infrastructure, collaborate on data governance policies, and support data analytics initiatives.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure all cloud solutions meet industry standards for security and compliance.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies for cloud-based applications.
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in cloud computing to drive innovation.
• General Collaboration: Maintain clear communication channels, coordinate project timelines, offer training and support, and foster a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Cloud Architect role, with a focus on AWS.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Strong understanding of application architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in the financial sector.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• FinOps Expertise: Experience with FinOps platforms such as Apptio.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).