Cloud Application Architect

Having recognized the advantages of remote work, such as improved employee morale, increased productivity, and positive impacts on both employee wellbeing and the environment, we are proud to be a digital-first company. Our digital-first work environment, combined with our conveniently located offices and collaborative workspaces, provides our team with the freedom and flexibility to work in the most productive way for them.

About us

Tecsys is a fast-growing innovator offering supply chain solutions to industry leading healthcare systems, hospitals, and pharmacy businesses to distributors, retailers, and 3PLs. We work with industry leaders to transform their supply chains through technology. If you thrive on tackling interesting challenges with continuous learning opportunities, then Tecsys could be a good fit for you!

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Application Architect with deep expertise in AWS to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring our cloud applications are architected to meet the highest standards of security, performance, resilience, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect AWS-based cloud solutions with a strong focus on security, compliance, and scalability.
• Design scalable and resilient architectures that can handle growth and peak loads without performance degradation, ensuring continuous availability and reliability in the face of failures or unexpected disruptions.
• Design and implement secure encryption strategies, ensuring the protection of sensitive data both at rest and in transit across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with security engineers, compliance officers, and development teams to integrate security controls and evolve current state architecture.
• Provide technical guidance and best practices to development teams on secure coding, encryption, and data protection within the AWS environment.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of architecture documentation, and contribute to certification and compliance documentation, including risk assessments and system security plans (SSPs).
• Conduct architectural reviews and audits to ensure continuous alignment with industry standards and best practices, such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Evaluate AWS services and tools to ensure they meet the requirements and advise on appropriate selections. Lead the implementation of AWS services & best practices.
• Manage and facilitate clear communication between cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including security, compliance, and development, to ensure alignment and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (required); Master’s degree in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred).
•  7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and implementation, with a strong focus on AWS services.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and AWS security services.
• Proven experience in implementing security controls and achieving compliance in AWS environments.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified Security – Specialty (strongly preferred).
• Cloud-Native Expertise: In-depth knowledge of cloud-native technologies and patterns, including microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless computing (AWS Lambda).
• Familiarity with Java frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, and how they integrate within cloud-based architectures.
• Experience with Kubernetes: In depth knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration, including managing, scaling, and automating application deployments.
• DevOps Experience: Proven experience in integrating DevOps practices into cloud architectures, including the use of CI/CD tools (e.g., Argo CD, GitLab CI/CD), configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and automated testing frameworks to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate alignment and collaboration across multiple teams, including security, development, operations, and compliance, ensuring cohesive project execution.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Expertise: Experienced in designing and implementing IAM solutions, including OAuth2, OIDC (OpenID Connect), and SAML authentication systems, to ensure secure and compliant access to cloud applications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex AWS architectural and security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with FedRAMP or other compliance frameworks is optional but highly beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in both written and verbal English communication essential for effective correspondence with clients, suppliers, business partners, and colleagues beyond the province of Quebec.

This role is crucial for guiding our organization in leveraging AWS to build secure, scalable, and compliant cloud applications that meet the high standards required by the industries we serve. As part of an elite organization that values and respects its key contributors, this is a growth-oriented position offering significant opportunities for career advancement. Tecsys is an equal opportunity employer.

At Tecsys, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team.

Tecsys is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.

NB: if you are applying to this position, you must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada, OR, have a valid Canadian work permit.