Cloud Solution Architect

Position: Cloud Solution Architect

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Total Experience: 10 + years

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure , modern frontend frameworks ( Angular/React ), and enterprise security including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, JWT, SSO, and MFA . You will lead architecture, API security, cloud identity, and DevSecOps initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design modern frontend applications using industry-standard frameworks and best practices.

• Define and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms across applications.

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud security controls including identity and access management.

• Architect solutions involving MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), SSO (Single Sign-On), and token-based security models.

• Design and secure API ecosystems and integrations across enterprise systems.

• Provide guidance on tokenization strategies (OAuth2, JWT, Open ID Connect, etc.).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, security, DevOps) to ensure secure, scalable implementations.

• Conduct security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and best practices.

• Mentor development teams on secure coding and frontend architecture principles.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in frontend technologies (Angular, React, or similar frameworks).

• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and cloud-native architecture.

• Hands-on experience with:

Authentication & Authorization frameworks

SSO and Identity Federation

MFA implementation

• Expertise in security protocols and standards:

OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect

SAML

JWT token-based authentication

• Experience in API design, security, and integrations (REST, API Gateway, etc.).

• Solid understanding of tokenization and data protection techniques.

• Knowledge of secure application design and DevSecOps practices.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience

• Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities