E2E Lead Architect (Azure/GKE)
- Location: Canada – Hybrid
- Contract Length: 6 Months
We at Raise are hiring a E2E Lead Architect (Azure/GKE) for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define end-to-end migration strategy and execution model
- Design target GKE architecture, namespaces, and deployment patterns
- Establish standardized patterns for containerization, security, and configuration
- Define migration waves, sequencing, and dependency management
- Provide technical oversight across all migration phases
- Review and approve architecture, deployment patterns, and solutions
- Identify and mitigate architectural and technical risks
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams for alignment
Required Skills:
- 7–10 years of experience in cloud architecture and application modernization
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes (GKE), containerization, and microservices
- Experience with WebSphere, Java modernization, and cloud migration programs
- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and DevOps integration patterns
- Experience designing CI/CD pipelines, Helm-based deployments, and cloud-native architectures
- Ability to lead design workshops and stakeholder engagements.