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Principal Platform Architect -280926
@ emergiTEL Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
emergiTEL is hiring a Principal Platform Architect on contract for a client in the telecommunications industry, for 5 months with a possible extension. The role is hybrid in Toronto, ON, paying $70 to $80 per hour including no stated benefits, and works across cloud-native platform architecture, Kubernetes, IAM, security and observability.
Pay:
$70–$80 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Define and lead cloud-native platform architecture
- Design resilient distributed systems and Kubernetes patterns
- Integrate IAM and security into platform architecture
- Define observability architecture and standards
- Provide architectural guidance across development teams
Requirements summary:
- Cloud-native and distributed systems architecture experience
- Kubernetes and container orchestration expertise
- IAM and cloud security knowledge
- Observability: metrics, logs, tracing and monitoring
- Hybrid or multi-cloud experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Software development |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications |
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Full company description
At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly transforms organizations. emergiTEL is a National Tier-1 staffing supplier to top North American brands in IT, Telecom, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Consulting verticals . We are a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios. emergiTEL is more than a recruitment firm—we are your strategic partner for workforce transformation. Our global footprint enables us to operate seamlessly across major markets while maintaining a boutique approach to service. We are known for anticipating client needs, challenging conventional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value. We proudly serve a diverse range of organizations, from ambitious start-ups to global enterprises, spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients return to us not just for the results we deliver but for the trust we build through every engagement. The foundation of emergiTEL’s success lies in our people and principles. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that champions creativity, adaptability, and authenticity. By empowering our team to think differently and act boldly, we consistently achieve extraordinary results for our clients. Our values are rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering genuine partnerships with clients and candidates, we ensure that every interaction is marked by trust and mutual respect. By understanding the intricate balance of skill, character, and culture, we help organizations uncover the right talent at the right time.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 53
- Reported office locations
- 100 King St W, 2550, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A9, CA
- 2010 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234, US
- 10124 Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE, AE
- VISISTA, 4th Floor, Lumbini Ave, Plot #63, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032, IN
- Other recorded names
- emergiTEL
- Specialties
- Staffing
- Consulting
- Outsourcing
- Training
- Executive Search
- and Head Hunting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2006 |
| Specialties | StaffingConsultingOutsourcingTrainingExecutive Searchand Head Hunting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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Contract Duration: 05 Months with possible extension
Pay Rate: $70 - $80/hour INC
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Job Description:
We are seeking a technical Principal Platform Architect to design, evolve, and scale client's cloud-native platform infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as a key technical authority for core engineering ecosystems, defining the architectural blueprints that power our distributed systems and modern deployment pipelines.
As a Principal Architect, you will collaborate with engineering teams and product stakeholders to ensure our platform is resilient, secure, observable, and built to handle steady scaling demands.
The successful candidate will define platform architecture across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, distributed systems, identity and security, observability, and large-scale system design. This role will work closely with engineering, product, software development, security, and operations teams to establish robust architectural patterns and ensure platforms are scalable, resilient, secure, and operationally efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead cloud-native platform architecture for highly distributed and scalable systems.
- Design resilient distributed systems capable of operating across large-scale and potentially hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Establish architecture patterns for Kubernetes-based platforms, containerized workloads, orchestration, service deployment, and lifecycle management.
- Design and integrate identity, authentication, authorization, IAM, security, and access-control capabilities into platform architecture.
- Define observability architecture, including metrics, logging, tracing, monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility.
- Architect platforms for high availability, reliability, fault tolerance, performance, and horizontal scalability.
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs involving cloud services, platform components, APIs, infrastructure, security, performance, and operational requirements.
- Develop architecture standards, reference architectures, technical designs, and architectural guidelines for engineering teams.
- Work closely with Engineering, Product, DevOps/SRE, Security, and Operations teams to translate business and technical requirements into scalable platform solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple development teams and complex initiatives.
- Identify technical risks, dependencies, scalability constraints, and opportunities for platform optimization.
- Support architecture decisions throughout the software development lifecycle, from design through implementation and production operations.
- Promote automation, infrastructure-as-code, DevOps practices, and consistent platform engineering principles.
Must-Have Technical Skills
- Cloud-native architecture
- Distributed systems architecture
- Kubernetes / container orchestration
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Cloud security and secure architecture
- Observability – metrics, logs, tracing and monitoring
- Scalability and high-availability design
- Strong understanding of microservices and cloud-native design patterns
- Experience designing highly resilient and fault-tolerant platforms
- Strong understanding of APIs and platform integration
- Experience with hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud environments
- Strong architectural documentation and technical communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience within telecommunications, networking, 5G, cloud platforms, or large-scale distributed systems.
- Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation.
- Experience with CNCF/cloud-native technologies.
- Knowledge of service mesh, API gateways, event-driven architectures, and platform engineering.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps/SRE practices.
- Experience designing platforms supporting mission-critical, high-volume workloads.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
MUST Haves: Cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, identity, security, Kubernetes, observability, and scale design. Vacancy Status / Statut du posteThis is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. / Aucune intelligence artificielle (IA) n'est utilisée dans le processus de présélection ou de sélection. Toutes les candidatures sont examinées par notre équipe de recrutement.
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. / emergiTEL s'engage à créer un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quel que soit leur parcours. Les décisions d'embauche sont basées uniquement sur les compétences, l'expérience et les qualifications pertinentes pour le poste
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