Your Impact at Willowdale Asset Management At Willowdale Asset Management, we’re looking for passionate professionals who are eager to help us shape the future of our industry. The Cloud Architect is responsible for developing strategic cloud capabilities and designing solutions. They will own all architecture deliverables necessary to evolve the cloud technology landscape that supports our applications and business functions, following reference architecture frameworks and industry best practices to help drive cloud adoption, evolution and transformation. Location: Head Office in Vaughan, ON. This posting is for a new 12‑month contract position. Expected annual salary range is $102,000–$123,000. Qualifications University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a college diploma in Information Technology or a related discipline. 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise‑grade cloud and complex infrastructure solutions, with expertise in architectural design, hands‑on implementation, high availability, disaster recovery, database platforms, and security. Azure Solution Architect Expert certification required. Expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS design, implementation, and support, including connectivity, security, networking, and disaster recovery. Hands‑on experience with all Azure IaaS constructs (resource groups, VMs, VNETs, blob storage, etc.) and Azure data services such as Azure SQL, Data Lake, Data Factory. Hands‑on experience with infrastructure automation and coding – Terraform, Bash/PowerShell scripting, Python, Ansible, Puppet, Azure ARM templates, version control (GitHub, GitLab). Benefits The opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. Exclusive discounts through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Support for your wellbeing through employer‑paid benefits. Employer‑sponsored RRSP plans to help you invest in your future. Ongoing support for continuing education and opportunities for learning and development. Organic produce from our Community Supported Agriculture Program. Engaging social events throughout the year. Recognition of achievements and milestones. A company that values your time outside of work as much as your time spent at work. Responsibilities Design and implement a multi‑region Azure hosting platform, incorporating Microsoft landing zone best practices that support core infrastructure services and IaaS/PaaS workloads. Lead the Data Centre Migration to Azure project, including the assessment of all on‑premises applications, cloud disposition planning, solution design, migration planning, and execution. Develop innovative solutions using native cloud services, incorporating functional and non‑functional requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient designs. Define architecture models and reusable solution design patterns that enable rapid deployment of cloud services for diverse business entities. Guide, support, and oversee the implementation of documented solution designs into production systems by engineering and operations teams. Incorporate security requirements into the design, understand and comply with company security standards and policies. Implement cloud cost‑optimization techniques and manage & automate cost allocation to business divisions via scripting and resource tagging. Jointly develop and maintain infrastructure standards, governance structures, and infrastructure management and operational processes. Develop and deliver strategic roadmaps to increase our cloud maturity and provide subject‑matter expertise and governance as roadmaps are planned and executed. Who We Are At Willowdale Asset Management, we are committed to achieving excellence in real estate investment performance. We are experts at identifying value and potential that others may overlook, crafting tailored solutions for our clients. By leveraging our local insights and financial expertise, we drive capital performance with precision and purpose. Our entrepreneurial spirit not only fuels innovation but empowers every team member to think creatively and take initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and bold ideas thrive, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. EEO Statement Willowdale Asset Management is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applicant under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Notice of AI Use in Recruitment We use AI technology and tools to support streamlining parts of our candidate screening process. Every step involving AI is reviewed and guided by our People & Culture team to ensure objectivity, equity, and compliance with our company policies, federal and provincial legislation, and create a people‑centered experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr