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PwC

Director, Cloud Architecture and Engineering

PwC

. Lead the design, governance, and implementation of end-to-end cloud architectures aligned to business goals and industry best practices .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaLead💰 CA$197,000 - CA$247,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a strong focus on security, cost optimization, and governance. Proven ability to lead cloud engineering teams, drive innovation, and effectively communicate technical strategies to executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud Architecture ExpertiseKubernetes and Container ManagementInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC) ProficiencyCloud Security and Governance KnowledgeExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
AWS ArchitectureAzure ArchitectureGCP ArchitectureKubernetesTerraformCI/CD PipelinesMicroservicesServerless ArchitecturesCloud SecurityAPI Strategies
Soft Skills
LeadershipStrategic MindsetClient-Facing CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Infrastructure-as-Code ToolsDevOps ToolingCloud Provider AlliancesAutomated Deployment PatternsMonitoring Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
AWS Solutions Architect (Professional)Azure ArchitectGCP ArchitectCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Terraform Associate
Industry Keywords
Cloud SolutionsCloud MigrationGovernance FrameworksModern DevOps PracticesTechnical Debt Remediation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, governance, and implementation of end-to-end cloud architectures aligned to business goals and industry best practices
  • Architect scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Develop cloud foundation blueprints, reference architectures, and reusable patterns
  • Oversee Kubernetes platforms and containerized environments
  • Guide cloud infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • Provide technical guidance on compute, storage, networking, security, identity, data services, and DevOps tooling
  • Advise executive stakeholders on cloud strategies and operating models
  • Assess environments, develop modernization roadmaps, and oversee cloud migration programs
  • Lead proposals, solutioning activities, statements of work, and client presentations
  • Translate business requirements into architectural approaches and execution plans
  • Build, lead, mentor, recruit, and develop cloud architecture and engineering teams
  • Define strategic direction, emerging offerings, go-to-market assets, delivery frameworks, accelerators, patterns, and reusable assets
  • Lead cloud technology innovation cycles, prototyping, labbing, and solution validation
  • Develop technical demos and asset-driven solutions
  • Present at internal and external events and contribute to thought leadership
  • Engage with cloud provider alliances and product engineering teams
  • Help drive PwC’s cloud-first vision and strengthen client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive experience in cloud architecture and engineering across AWS (primary), Azure, and/or GCP
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, microservices, serverless architectures, and modern DevOps practices
  • Hands-on experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment patterns
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, encryption, monitoring, cost optimization, and governance frameworks
  • Experience supporting application migration, refactoring, API strategies, and technical debt remediation
  • Demonstrated experience leading cloud-focused teams and initiatives in complex, multistakeholder environments
  • Strong executive communication skills for client-facing consulting environments
  • Ability to bridge business and technical perspectives and articulate value propositions, architecture decisions, and tradeoffs
  • Strategic mindset with a bias toward execution, innovation, and measurable impact
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance; Level 2 security clearance is an asset
  • AWS Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure or GCP Architect, CKA/CKAD, and Terraform Associate certifications are preferred
  • AI-assisted development and prior experience deploying agentic workloads and MLOps pipelines are an asset
  • No professional engineering licensure is required
  • Available for work visa sponsorship: No

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Variable incentive pay programs may be available to eligible employees
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Inclusive benefits
  • Flexibility programs
  • Continuous development environment
  • Support for wellbeing
  • Accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process