Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 219,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 147 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. At KPMG in Canada, we believe our differences make us stronger. When you join the team, you'll be part of a diverse group of professionals with a common goal - making an impact and driving innovation. The opportunity: Our Microsoft Practice is looking for Azure Cloud Architects who are passionate about their work and love a challenge! If you have strong analytical and communication skills and have experience with planning, designing and implementing Enterprise Solutions on the Azure Platform then we have the perfect opportunity for you. The Microsoft practice is the fastest growing part of our business. We are seeing tremendous client demand and we don't anticipate that slowing down. If you can work in a dynamic, fast, fluid and entrepreneurial environment you will excel, and find a wide range of opportunities to grow your career with us. What you will do Lead the planning, design and delivery of enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. Lead solution shaping and solution architecture for Cloud Transformation, including estimation, and SOW creation to meet customer requirements and desired outcomes. Support pre-sales efforts by providing product, technical, and business expertise for proposals, customer presentations and/or tailored software demonstrations. Coach and mentor a young and talented delivery team, providing them with leadership, knowledge, support and experience. Review and assess customer environments in order to provide advice on optimization opportunities. Act as SME and advisor for our clients for Cloud transformation. Stay up to date with new products, technologies and trends on the market. What you bring to the role 12+ years of proven experience in IT consulting environment or equivalent. 5+ years in a Solution Architecture role using Microsoft Azure. Experience with solution shaping and solution architecture for Cloud Transformation including IaaS, PaaS, OSS and BC/DR. Expertise in two or more knowledge areas of the Microsoft Azure platform (compute, storage, networking, etc.) and PaaS (Azure SQL, App Services, AKS, containers, etc.) and Microsoft Azure Operational and Monitoring tools, including Azure Monitor, App Insights and Log Analytics. Experience preparing and migrating workloads to Microsoft Azure. Strong knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD tools, and IaC/CaC. Experience with scoping, estimating, cost analysis and resource planning of projects. Good business acumen and ability to translate commercial requirements into technical solutions including ability to communicate technical concepts and their impact to stakeholders at all levels. Keys to your success Highly motivated individual, enthusiastic to take on a variety of challenges and opportunities. Strong technical background. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Crucial aspect to deal with team members, management and business stakeholders. Team player that enjoys sharing their knowledge. Possess a 'can do - will do' attitude.
LI-Hybrid Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.