Cloud Architect

The role

You will assess and improve how Zafin runs critical production systems on Azure, with a focus on AKS, Azure networking and deployment workflows. You will also act as the escalation expert for complex technical roadblocks and mentor cloud operations engineers.

What you will do

• Assess operational workflows and implement automation and guardrails that improve reliability
• Lead architecture and operational maturity of AKS environments
• Provide expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns
• Troubleshoot complex network and performance issues in production
• Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Strengthen deployments with Argo CD and Helm
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines with quality gates and security scanning
• Improve monitoring and incident response with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Application Insights
• Serve as L3/L4 escalation point for high-severity incidents
• Mentor Cloud Operations engineers and align standards with Engineering, SRE, Security and Delivery teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, plus 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE or cloud operations
• Demonstrated ownership of production-grade, high-availability systems
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, especially AKS, including upgrades, scaling, failure modes and troubleshooting
• Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns
• Proven hands-on experience with Terraform, including modules, state strategy and safe rollout practices
• Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm
• Proficiency with Azure Pipelines, Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Hands-on experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Application Insights
• Proficiency in Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure

Nice to have

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and/or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKS)
• Experience building golden path templates or self-service workflows
• Exposure to SRE practices
• Exposure to Azure cost optimization or FinOps

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and annual bonus opportunities
• Fully company-paid health benefits
• Generous vacation, holidays and paid volunteering days
• RRSP matching
• Employer-paid insurance coverage
• Wellness resources and extensive paramedical benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Before you apply

• Zafin may use AI and automated technology to screen and assess applicants, but will not use AI to conduct interviews or make hiring decisions
• Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process

About the company

Zafin is an AI platform company that helps regulated institutions modernize how critical work is designed, governed and delivered. It is headquartered in Toronto and partners with financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.