Cloud Principal Architect - Application Innovation, Québec

Job description

Role Overview We are seeking a

Cloud Principal Architect– Application Innovation

to lead strategic cloud transformation initiatives for enterprise customers, with a strong focus on

application modernization . This is a senior, customer‑facing leadership role requiring deep expertise across

pre‑sales, solutioning, architecture, and delivery oversight .

The ideal candidate combines strong business and consultative skills with hands‑on technical depth across

cloud landing zone design, reusable module development, DevOps, cloud migration, and modernization . This individual will engage with executive and technical stakeholders, shape complex transformation programmes, define target‑state architectures, support sales pursuits, and provide architectural leadership through delivery.

This role is best suited for a senior practitioner who can bridge

strategy, sales, architecture, and execution

while driving measurable business outcomes for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with sales, account teams, and customer stakeholders to shape cloud and application modernization opportunities.

Lead discovery workshops, architecture assessments, and solution discussions with business and technical audiences.

Translate customer goals, pain points, and business priorities into compelling transformation roadmaps and solution proposals.

Support RFPs, RFIs, bids, proposals, effort estimation, statements of work, and executive presentations.

Act as a trusted advisor to customers, building strong relationships with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, engineering leaders, and delivery teams.

Present solution vision, target architectures, value cases, and transformation strategies to senior client stakeholders.

Required Experience

15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, application architecture, cloud transformation, or technology consulting roles.

Strong experience in

customer‑facing pre‑sales, consulting, and solutioning

for large and complex transformation engagements.

Proven track record leading architecture for

cloud migrations and application modernisation programmes .

Experience overseeing delivery of enterprise‑scale cloud transformation initiatives across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Strong understanding of cloud operating models, governance, architecture assurance, and large‑scale transformation delivery.

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence both executive stakeholders and deeply technical teams.

Required Technical Expertise Core Cloud and Architecture

Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform:

Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

Strong experience designing

landing zones

including:

Identity and access management

Network topology and connectivity

Security controls and guardrails

Management groups / account structures / subscriptions

Logging, monitoring, and observability

Policy, governance, and compliance

Cost management and operational readiness

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