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Microsoft Azure Architect

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: 1110 Kyndryl Canada Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Azure Architect to join our Microsoft Practice
. This role is ideal for a technology professional with a strong consulting background and mindset
, capable of bridging business strategy with technical architecture.

As a key member of the Microsoft Practice, you will be responsible for consulting with clients
, designing end-to-end Azure solutions
, and providing technical leadership and delivery oversight across cloud transformation initiatives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through their digital transformation journey using Microsoft Azure technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting & Client Engagement

  • Engage with clients to understand business challenges, technology landscape, and transformation objectives.

  • Lead discovery and assessment workshops to define cloud strategy, adoption frameworks, and modernization roadmaps.

  • Serve as a trusted Microsoft advisor—presenting strategic recommendations, architectural options, and best practices.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Delivery, and Microsoft Partner teams) to develop and position tailored solutions.

  • Solution Architecture

  • Design and document scalable, secure, and cost-optimized Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.

  • Define target cloud architectures, landing zones, integration patterns
    , and governance models aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
    .

  • Provide deep technical expertise on Azure core services, networking, identity, data, and Dev Ops.

  • Support pre-sales solutioning efforts—creating high-level designs, cost models, and architecture proposals for RFPs or client engagements.

  • Delivery Oversight & Governance

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight during project delivery, ensuring solutions meet design and compliance requirements.

  • Conduct architecture reviews, design validations, and risk assessments across active projects.

  • Collaborate with project managers and delivery leads to ensure on-time, quality delivery aligned with client expectations.

  • Mentor and guide technical teams to uphold Microsoft best practices and standards.

  • Pre-Sales & Practice Development

  • Partner with the Microsoft Practice Leader to evolve the practice’s go-to-market strategy and solution offerings.

  • Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, estimations, and client presentations.

  • Support internal capability building—developing reusable accelerators, frameworks, and reference architectures.

  • Maintain strong relationships with Microsoft field teams and stay current with new Azure releases and certifications.

  • Your Future at Kyndryl

    As an IT/Cloud Consultant/Architect at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.

    Who You Are

    Qualifications &

    Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in Azure cloud architecture and consulting roles.

  • Proven experience within a consulting, systems integrator, or professional services environment.

  • Expertise in cloud architecture design, modernization, and migration of enterprise applications to Azure.

  • Deep knowledge across Azure services:

    Compute: Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS

    Data & Storage: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, Blob Storage

    Networking: VNets, Express Route, Load Balancers, Firewalls

    Security & Governance: Azure AD, Defender, Sentinel, Blueprints

    Automation & Dev Ops: Azure Dev Ops, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates

  • Familiarity with Fin Ops, cost optimization, and TCO analysis
    .

  • Strong understanding of Microsoft ecosystem integration (M365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365).

  • Experi…

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