Senior Cloud Technical Architect
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Req Id: 423046
At Bell our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. Its all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and were always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.
We value diversity and provide a supportive inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental social and governance initiatives you will feel good about the greater impact you will have making every day better for people as they connect work learn and play.
Join us. You belong at Bell.
Summary
We are seeking a highly accomplished and experienced Senior Cloud Technical Architect to join our new API management platform team. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of software architecture cloud computing security and DevOps and a proven ability to design implement and maintain highly complex large-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who can independently drive initiatives mentor others and contribute significantly to the overall success of our technology strategy.
This critical role requires a deep understanding of API architectures API security best practices cloud technologies and a proven ability to translate business requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the overall success of our API strategy and will work closely with engineering product and security teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Architect:Define and champion the overall architecture of the API management platform ensuring it aligns with business needs scalability requirements and future growth. This includes defining the technical roadmap and making key architectural decisions.
- Platform Design and Implementation:Design develop and implement core components of the API management platform including API gateways developer portals and associated infrastructure.
- Tenant Use Case Validation:Work with various business units to understand their API needs and validate the platforms ability to support diverse tenant use cases. This includes defining and documenting requirements and designing solutions to meet those requirements.
- Security Architecture:Design and implement robust security controls for the API management platform ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. This includes authentication authorization data encryption and threat modeling.
- Cloud Strategy:Ensure the API management platform aligns with the organizations cloud strategy leveraging cloud-native services and best practices for cost optimization scalability and resilience. This includes experience with cloud providers such as AWS Azure or GCP.
- Technology Selection and Evaluation:Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and tools for the API management platform considering factors such as performance scalability security and maintainability.
- Collaboration and Communication:Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate closely with engineering product and security teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Mentorship and Guidance:Mentor and guide junior engineers and architects fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Documentation:Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the API management platform including architecture diagrams design specifications and operational procedures.
- Support and troubleshooting: Provide support in troubleshooting the solutions (get your hands dirty) and resolving escalated issues and ensuring system stability.
- Decisive Problem Solver:Proactively addresses complex challenges with immediate and effective action.
- Strategic and Adaptable Thinker:Analyzes problems comprehensively incorporating new information and perspectives to develop innovative solutions.
- Highly Adaptable and Resourceful:Quickly masters new situations demonstrating skillful responsiveness to evolving demands.
- Collaborative Team Builder:Promotes a unified team environment by actively challenging divisive thinking and fostering a shared sense of purpose.
- Growth-Oriented and Ambitious:Actively seeks out challenging assignments and career development opportunities to expand skills and expertise.
Critical Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 8 years of progressive experience in a technical architect role with a demonstrated history of successfully delivering complex large-scale solutions.
- Intermediate certifications in cloud computing (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and networking (e.g. CCNA CCNP). Advanced certifications preferred.
- Advanced understanding of business acumen and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of software development principles methodologies (Agile Waterfall DevOps) and concepts.
- Extensive experience designing and documenting software solutions using various architectural diagrams and notations (UML etc.).
- Proven experience working with a wide variety of software and hardware technologies including on-premise and cloud-based environments.
- Advanced knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations (e.g. SOC 2 HIPAA GDPR PCI DSS).
- Advanced expertise in DevOpsSec principles and practices including CI/CD pipelines infrastructure as code and automated testing.
- Advanced proficiency in cloud computing architectures including IaaS PaaS and SaaS and experience with serverless technologies.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Excellent problem-solving analytical communication and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale high-performance API gateways and developer portals.
- Deep understanding of API security best practices including OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect and API key management.
- Strong understanding of microservices architectures and containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes).
- Experience with API design standards (REST GraphQL).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specific API management tools (e.g. Apigee IBM API Connect Kong MuleSoft).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status:Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton
Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John
Canada : Nova Scotia : Halifax
Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 07/10/2025
For work arrangements that are Hybrid successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us youll be eligible for medical dental vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus as a Bell team member youll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
At Bell we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued respected supported and that they belong.
We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry email your recruiter or to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.
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Created: CanadaON Toronto
Bellone of Canadas Top 100 Employers.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
