Principal Cloud Architect

Redefine What's Possible as a Principal Cloud Architect at WSP in Canada

At WSP, you can redefine what's possible. We are home to ambitious, passionate, and innovative minds shaping the world. Through our unparalleled expertise in engineering, consulting, and science, our united talents design local solutions with global impact. We are trailblazers and creators of impact. We are Visionaries. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your impact starts here. In this role, you will contribute to evolving the cloud architecture that supports our teams nationwide. You will participate in the design and implementation of solutions that enable WSP to deliver large-scale projects for the communities we serve.

Your Impact

• Contribute to defining and maintaining enterprise-wide cloud architecture standards and design strategies.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure cloud solutions.
• Evaluate cloud technologies to ensure alignment with long-term business objectives and efficiency targets.
• Guide digital/GTM solutions from development to production through robust governance and transition practices.
• Lead or support the deployment of complex cloud solutions, providing hands-on support as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and managed partners to deliver standardized cloud services.
• Produce architecture documentation, standards, policies, and operational transfer materials.
• Participate in architectural and change management governance forums to guide decisions.
• Identify and implement automation and efficiency improvements aligned with corporate automation frameworks.
• Oversee cloud migration projects, from planning to optimization, ensuring smooth operational transition.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including Virtual Machines (VMs), App Services, SQL Database, AKS, Storage, Batch, and Container Apps environments.
• A strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices, including high availability, scalability, security, and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in IaC and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud-init, Azure CLI), scripting languages (Python, PowerShell), CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps workflows.
• Understanding of cloud networking and experience in creating and managing Azure policies, as well as architectures aligned with FinOps practices.
• Excellence in translating technical designs into high-level and low-level documentation within multi-vendor cloud ecosystems.
• Five to seven years of hands-on cloud architecture experience in large enterprise environments and relevant Azure certifications.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities and advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian – WSP is among Canada's Top 100 Employers.
• A global community of experts where your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Unlimited opportunities – we help you shape a career path aligned with your ambitions.
• True flexibility – we value balance and encourage you to prioritize yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $107,800 – $144,900

MB & ON: $98,400 – $137,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $97,400 – $131,200

Disclosure: The final salary assigned to this position may differ from the range indicated above based on several factors, including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and organizational needs. This range may be modified for business reasons.

Shape the Future with Us

Do you want to put your talent to work on projects that matter? Join us in creating lasting impact and shaping the future of communities across the country.

About Us

WSP is one of the largest professional services firms worldwide. Our mission is to ensure the sustainability of our cities and environments.

Our team includes over 65,000 members globally. In Canada alone, we are over 12,000 people involved in all areas; from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to building sustainable transportation networks. We find new ways to extract essential resources and develop renewable energy sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We highly value our employees and our reputation.
• We work locally, but with an international scope.
• We are future-oriented and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We support a culture of autonomy and accountability.

Please Note:

Health and safety are absolutely essential values for WSP. Given the importance of staying safe, you must comply with our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies where applicable.

Job offers for positions involving field work and subject to safety requirements are conditional on candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job offer and during the interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in cases of bad weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and has been used only to lighten the text.

WSP welcomes and encourages people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information, please read the entire policy.

Key skills/competency

• Azure Cloud Services
• Cloud Architecture Best Practices
• High Availability & Scalability
• Security & Disaster Recovery
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines
• FinOps Principles
• Azure Policy Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Enterprise Cloud Migration