Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Interested in joining one of Canada's top performing asset managers? We are seeking a forward-looking Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to play a central role in our digital transformation journey. At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, technology underpins how we solve complex investment problems and drive innovation across the firm. As we continue scaling our hybrid, SaaS-first environment, this role will focus on building secure, resilient, and automated Azure solutions that connect seamlessly with on-premises and multi-cloud platforms. You will contribute to a global architecture practice that enables our 24/7 business to thrive.

What You Will Do:

• Architect & Deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on Azure.

• Enable Hybrid Integration by designing resilient connectivity between on-premises, Azure, and other clouds.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform, Azure DevOps) to accelerate delivery and enforce consistency.

• Collaborate & Translate business requirements into cloud-native solutions in partnership with developers, architects, and stakeholders.

• Enhance Observability by building proactive monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting practices using Azure-native tools.

• Secure the Platform by applying zero trust principles, advanced networking, and security controls.

• Automate & Optimize operations to eliminate repetitive tasks and increase system reliability.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve by continuously adopting new Azure and SaaS capabilities to modernize our platforms.

• Mentor & Influence teams by sharing cloud expertise and driving best practices adoption.

What You Bring:

• You are a technologist and problem-solver with a collaborative mindset and a passion for cloud innovation. Specifically, you bring:
• Azure Expertise: Hands-on experience with services such as Azure Container Apps, Functions, Service Bus, SQL Database, Storage, and Networking. Strong knowledge of IaC tooling (Bicep, ARM, Terraform, Azure DevOps).
• Multi-Cloud Acumen: Exposure to AWS and/or private cloud environments, with the ability to design cross-cloud strategies.
• Hybrid Connectivity Skills: Expertise in ExpressRoute, VPNs, SD-WAN, and integrating secure hybrid solutions.
• Security-First Mindset: Proven ability to design secure network topologies (VNets, subnets, NSGs, firewalls, routing tables) with zero trust principles.
• Observability Discipline: Skilled in proactive monitoring using Azure Network Watcher, Log Analytics Workspace, and traffic analytics.
• Automation Advocate: Strong scripting and automation experience to streamline processes.
• Continuous Improver: A drive to optimize workflows, technology, and business processes.
• Collaborative Communicator: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of a global, hybrid cloud platform supporting a 24/7 investment business.

• Work in a hybrid model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture that values initiative and continuous learning.

• Gain exposure to multi-cloud and SaaS transformation initiatives.

• Grow your skills while making a measurable business impact.

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