WSP in the U.S. · 13 hours ago
Experienced Cloud Architect (#292)
WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. The Experienced Cloud Architect will design and deliver secure, scalable Azure solutions, collaborating with teams to translate requirements into cloud architectures and ensure smooth transitions into operations.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and development of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions by applying established architecture standards and guidelines.efficient cloud solutions by applying established architecture standards and guidelines
Engage with internal stakeholders to capture business requirements, translating them into secure, scalable, cost‑efficient cloud solutions
Support assessments of current cloud technologies and assist in aligning solutions with business objectives and efficiency targets
Participate in the deployment of cloud solutions by performing hands on configuration and implementation tasks and supporting smooth transition into operations
Work with cross functional teams and managed partners to help deliver standardized and consistent cloud services
Prepare and maintain solution level documentation, including design specifications, configuration guides, and operational handover materials
Contribute to governance activities (e.g., architecture reviews, change reviews) by providing input and ensuring alignment with established standards
Interface with operation teams to ensure seamless transition of cloud services into operations
Assist in cloud migration activities, including discovery, planning, execution tasks, and optimization efforts within defined workstream
Review new cloud offerings of interest for organizational alignment
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of specialization in cloud engineering or architecture roles within enterprise environments
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience contributing to the design and implementation of Azure cloud solutions
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ 104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ 305), or equivalent
Strong communication abilities and collaborative working style
Solid experience with core Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure AI Services, and container-based workloads (AKS or Container Apps considered an asset)
Good understanding of cloud architecture best practices, including scalability, availability, and disaster recovery concepts
Hands on experience supporting cloud migration initiatives using tools such as Azure Migrate and database migration tooling
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps preferred)
Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code and Automation Tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Azure CLI, Python/PowerShell, Git)
Understanding of general & cloud-specific networking stack
Experience contributing to or implementing Azure Policies
Exposure to cost governance (FinOps) concepts and the ability to incorporate cost considerations into solution recommendations
Strong ability to produce structured solution documentation and collaborate effectively across engineering and operational teams
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP in the U.S.
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