Principal Azure Platform – Cloud Operations Architect

Kastech Canada

. Assess and improve cloud operations processes, including provisioning, deployments, incident response, and change management .

Posted 9/17/2026contractToronto • CanadaLead💰 $80 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud operations, particularly with Azure Kubernetes Service and Terraform for infrastructure as code. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline management and observability tooling to enhance service reliability and incident response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformCI/CD Pipeline Management (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Azure Networking and Secure ConnectivityGitOps with Argo CD and Helm

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Hard Skills

Cloud Platform EngineeringDevOps/SREKubernetes ManagementScripting/Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsArgo CDHelm

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Cloud OperationsProduction-Grade SystemsDeployment StandardizationOperational MaturityChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudJenkinsKubernetesNode.jsPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and improve cloud operations processes, including provisioning, deployments, incident response, and change management
Lead the design and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service environments, including cluster topology, node pools, upgrades, scaling, resiliency, ingress/egress, workload identity, secrets, and runtime security
Lead Azure networking architecture and troubleshoot complex connectivity, network, and performance issues
Design and implement Terraform infrastructure as code with reusable modules and safe lifecycle management
Strengthen GitOps and deployment standardization using Argo CD and Helm
Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions with quality gates, validation, security scanning, and automated delivery
Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
Promote production readiness through runbooks, readiness reviews, and operational checklists
Provide L3/L4 escalation support and lead high-severity incident triage, recovery, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Mentor and unblock Cloud Operations engineers during complex technical challenges
Collaborate with Engineering, SRE, Security, and Delivery teams on operational patterns, platform guardrails, and production readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations, with ownership of production-grade systems
Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production (upgrades, scaling, failure modes, troubleshooting)
Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS + network + application boundaries
Proven hands-on experience implementing IaC with Terraform (modules, state strategy, environment consistency, safe rollout practices)
Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm, and a strong understanding of release strategies and operational controls
Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates
Hands-on experience with Azure observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness
Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python and/or Bash/PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate calmly under pressure and guide teams through technical challenges