Lead Cloud Architect - Azure

Location:

Remote | Canada Type:

Full time | permanent Team:

Architecture

Ateko, backed by Bell Canada, delivers IT solutions across five platforms: ServiceNow, Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google. Beyond implementation, our personalized services and continued support help connect teams, streamline processes, and remove barriers. The result: our services are in demand and our teams are growing. If you’re motivated by this momentum, we are hiring!

YOUR IMPACT We count on you to innovate, not just maintain. This role contributes to maximizing value for our clients as they progress through their digital transformation and managed cloud services journey. You will work on the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise cloud environments (primarily Azure), supporting large‑scale clients while ensuring strong technical and operational control. Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver resilient, well‑architected cloud environments, align operational practices with Ateko’s global architecture standards, and effectively guide clients through their cloud transformation.

YOUR TEAM We hire top talent and give them the space to thrive. You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team of cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and managed services specialists, reporting to the Director of Cloud Services. No ego, just smart people solving complex problems together in close collaboration with engineering, security, operations, and client delivery teams, whose primary mission is to design, operate, and continuously evolve secure, resilient, and high‑value Azure cloud environments for our clients.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Define and drive the cloud strategy , ensuring alignment between cloud solutions, business objectives, security, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

Guide clients end‑to‑end , from requirements analysis to cloud adoption, by leading workshops, delivering expert recommendations, and translating complex technical concepts into clear business value.

Design and validate Azure cloud architectures

that are secure, reliable, scalable, and cost‑effective, including architecture documentation and final implementation reviews prior to deployment.

Provide technical and operational leadership , mentoring teams, prioritizing backlogs, promoting standards, and supporting managed services operations (risk, change, capacity, and operational governance).

Strengthen and grow the cloud practice , through cross‑team collaboration, contribution to proposals and estimates, talent onboarding, skills assessment, and onboarding of new managed services clients.

THE EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Experience and education : 6+ years in IT operations or managed services, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

Azure expertise : strong understanding of Azure cloud environments and core components (compute, storage, networking, data) to deliver end‑to‑end cloud architectures.

Practices and tools : solid knowledge of ITIL, CI/CD, and experience with monitoring and automation tools; ServiceNow operational knowledge is an asset.

Leadership and collaboration : collaborative leadership with the ability to manage multi‑site, multi‑project teams and handle priorities effectively.

Client focus and certifications : strong customer‑service mindset, mandatory bilingualism (French and English), with ITIL, ServiceNow, and Cloud certifications considered an asset.

OUR OFFER

Remote work: The choice is yours, work from home or from one of our offices.

Vacation: Everyone at Ateko has at least 4 weeks of vacation and 5 personal days.

Insurance: You’re covered as of your first day of work and have 3 policies to choose from (Ateko pays half of the coverage fee).

Telemedicine: Ateko covers your access to the Dialogue app, which offers virtual healthcare and mental health support.

Group RRSP: If you contribute, Ateko will match up to 2% of your annual salary.

Professional development: Your goals are part of our journey. From certification pathways to cutting‑edge learning programs, we help you make sure you’re always leveling up.

ACCESSIBILITY We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or accessibility@ateko.com to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Ateko please email our Human Resources team at accessibility@ateko.com.

NEXT STEPS

Apply! We consider applications as they come in, and you will hear from us no matter what the decision.

If we move ahead, a recruiter will invite you to a first interview over Teams.

If there is a fit with the role we will invite you to meet the direct team (1 to 3 interviews depending on the role).

We’ve reached the offer stage!

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