Cloud Architect - Principal

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. Our purpose to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all guides everything we do.

And our north star is our vision of a world in which each person has the opportunity to love their life and work.

Since our consulting business started in 2001, Slalom has grown rapidly to 13,000+ team members in six countries and 43 markets.

We have close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, including AWS, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Snowflake, and Tableau.

From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. We deeply understand our customers and their customers to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact.

What makes Slalom different?

• We take love seriously. So seriously that we measure customer love in ten dimensions and use those metrics to guide our actions.
• Head and heart in everything we do. We show up authentically and get to know you, always leading with empathy and kindness.
• Local soul, global scale. Because we live where we work, we’re committed to our local communities and your long-term success while also staying connected globally.
• Momentum that outlasts us. We work with our customers’ teams every step of the way, teaching and empowering them to continue the momentum even after we leave.
• Deep connections, better outcomes. Our thorough understanding of partner technologies and priorities drives trusting relationships and exponential impact.

We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running.

Job Title : Cloud Architect Principal

Who You Are

You're a visionary leader driven by the excitement of shaping cutting-edge cloud transformation projects within collaborative team environments.

Your dedication lies in delivering top-tier solutions to clients, thriving in the dynamic pace of innovation. You embrace challenges, constantly seeking growth opportunities, leading by example, and empowering team members through mentorship.

As a Cloud Architect, you possess proficiency across multiple technologies and demonstrate expertise in crafting diverse cloud solutions, spanning multi-account landing zones, hybrid network integrations, migrations, cloud-native applications, microservices, and data streaming.

What You’ll Do

• Guide clients on enterprise architecture landscapes, encompassing technology, cloud, data, security, and integrations.
• Design large-scale IT solutions, driving business transformation.
• Assess and mitigate IT risks, focusing on security, compliance, operational efficiency, revenue, and growth.
• Develop technology strategies to optimize IT effectiveness, particularly in business application integration.
• Craft target state solution architectures, conducting gap analyses, and contributing to solution strategy and roadmap development.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications in collaboration with clients and business analysts.
• Assist in estimating project work effort.

What You’ll Bring

• Mastery in Hybrid cloud solution architecture frameworks, driving business transformation.
• Proficiency in Public Cloud (Azure is a must) and Hybrid Cloud solutions.
• Experience in application lifecycle management (ALM) and DevOps automation, including CI / CD pipeline architecture, utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitLab.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform and Bicep.
• Experience in API Integrations.
• Experience spanning diverse businesses, domains, and industries. Experience in Public Sector is an asset.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable enterprise application architectures.
• Leadership in crafting technology strategies across multiple product lines.
• Holistic thinking and comprehension of Enterprise Architecture, security and compliance (e.g., PCI), and data architecture assessments.
• Aptitude for identifying gaps and risks in processes and systems.
• Development of enterprise-level governance guidance, coupled with experience in C-level stakeholder presentations.

Hybrid / In office : We are hybrid but there are expectations that if your team leader requires you onsite that you are able to meet those expectations / requirements

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the expectedbase salary pay range is $118,000 to $150,000.

In addition, there is potential for a12%discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation will depend upon individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Slalom Employee Perks :

Culture & fun!

• Lunch & learns
• Health & wellness activities
• Annual retreats
• Holiday parties
• Employee resource groups
• Social clubs & activities
• Vacation (20 days prorated based on start date & wellness / sick days)

Tangible perks

• Competitive compensation package
• $100 cell phone monthly reimbursement
• Registered Retirement Program (RRSP) & Employer Matching
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Annual Thrive Well-Being Gift Card
• Family planning / Fertility Benefit
• Maternity / Parental Leave Top-Up
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Access to Supplementary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Inkblot Therapy
• And more!
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Slalom is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will work to reasonably accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Please note if you are hired at Slalom you will be required to complete a background check.