Cloud Platform Solutions Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Platform Solutions Architect to spearhead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of cloud platforms and infrastructure within AWS environments. This role requires a blend of architecture design, platform engineering, automation, and operational leadership to build secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. Collaborating closely with engineering, security, and product teams, you will establish reusable Infrastructure as Code patterns, standardize deployment frameworks, and enhance developer experiences via self-service capabilities while ensuring production readiness for enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Create reusable Terraform modules and CloudFormation templates to enable consistent infrastructure provisioning.
• Architect secure and highly available cloud platform solutions that support contemporary application deployments.
• Lead the development of developer self-service features utilizing Backstage Scaffolder and reusable templates.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD automation pipelines using GitHub Actions and related DevOps tools.
• Offer architectural leadership on cloud-native capabilities such as secrets management, GraphQL Federation, observability, and deployment pipelines.
• Support production environments including launch readiness, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and providing technical guidance during critical incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud standards, platform architecture, and operational best practices.
• Mentor teams on cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering practices.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that enhance platform reliability, scalability, security, and developer productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• More than 8 years of proven experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Proficiency in developing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience creating reusable infrastructure modules and deployment automation frameworks.
• Strong background in building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application deployments and developer platform enablement.
• Knowledge of Backstage developer portals or self-service platform engineering concepts.
• Experience with GraphQL Federation, secrets management, observability tools, and state-of-the-art application deployment approaches.
• Comprehensive understanding of AWS networking, DNS, IAM, cloud security, and production support models.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment challenges in development and production environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership ability.

Compensation and Employment Details

The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000 to $145,000 annually, subject to skills, experience, geographic market, and certification levels. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

About Our Culture

We foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, respect, and belonging. Our employees are called partners and actively contribute to our company’s growth and strategic direction. We invest in your professional development and well-being, ensuring you have access to global resources and opportunities to advance your career.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek to create a workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive. We provide accommodations during recruitment to ensure fairness and accessibility.