Azure Solution Architect

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Lixar is looking for an Azure Solution Architect to join their growing team, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. The individual will own the following responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Azure cloud solutions using Microsoft technologies, ensuring the highest levels of performance, security, and scalability.
• Work closely with architects to design and develop robust, efficient, and maintainable cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of cloud solutions, ensuring that they meet or exceed business requirements, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation of cloud solution designs, development processes, and best practices.
• Stay current with the latest Azure and Microsoft technology developments, incorporating new technologies and tools into the development process as appropriate.
• Assist in the estimation and planning of development tasks, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure, security, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud solutions.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud solution development, with a strong focus on Azure and Microsoft technologies.
• Deep understanding of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Storage, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as C#, .NET, and PowerShell.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Bicep, ARM templates or Terraform.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, with a strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile methodologies.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
• Experience interfacing with Customers and External users
• Strong written & oral communication skills with the ability to work with different levels of the organization
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects involving a variety of resources with defined deadlines/schedules
• Strong attention to the quality of work delivered (attention to detail)

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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