First seen by our source: 26 days ago
Senior Cloud AI Architect
@ Goldbeck Recruiting
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Goldbeck Recruiting is hiring a Senior Cloud AI Architect for a leading food manufacturing and distribution client in Richmond, BC. The role leads the Microsoft cloud, data and AI strategy across business units, designing Azure, Fabric and AI solutions and integrating ERP and supply chain systems. The posting offers a salary of $150,000 to $180,000, a performance bonus, stock, and 20 days of paid vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Microsoft cloud, data and AI strategy across business units
- Architect scalable Azure, Microsoft Fabric and AI solutions
- Design ERP, manufacturing and supply chain integrations
- Establish cloud governance and Zero Trust security standards
- Present architecture roadmaps to executive leadership
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or engineering
- 8+ years enterprise IT experience, 5+ in Azure design
- Expertise in Azure AI, Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Fabric
- Experience with enterprise data platforms and AI applications
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure AI Engineer certification an asset
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer, Fabric Analytics Engineer |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Goldbeck Recruiting
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Full company description
Goldbeck Recruiting is a recruitment and executive search firm based in Vancouver, BC helping companies fill challenging positions since 1997. We specialize in mid to senior to management, for positions that require a unique combination of skills, experience, and industry knowledge. Our job is to find individuals that can have an impact on the strategic direction of our employers. We conduct our business in a responsible and ethical manner that is consistent with the development of long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Recruitment Divisions: • Sales & Marketing • Engineering & Operations • Healthcare & Biotech • Finance & Accounting • Human Resources • Logistics and Transportation • Construction Management • Senior Administrative Management
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,046
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 16
- Reported office locations
- 3689 E 1st Ave, 215, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 1C2, CA
- Other recorded names
- Goldbeck Recruiting
- Specialties
- Industry Specialites:
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Industrial & B2B
- Healthcare
- Finance & Banking
- Mining
- OIl & Gas
- Consumer Goods
- and Heavy Industries
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Goldbeck Recruiting is a recruitment and executive search firm based in Vancouver, BC helping companies fill challenging positions since 1997. We specialize in mid to senior to management, for positions that require a unique combination of skills, experience, and industry knowledge. Our job is to find individuals that can have an impact on the strategic direction of our employers. We conduct our business in a…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | Industry Specialites:ManufacturingConstructionIndustrial & B2BHealthcareFinance & BankingMiningOIl & GasConsumer Goodsand Heavy Industries |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
| View page |
About the client:
Our client is a leading food manufacturing and distribution company operating across Canada and the United States. With a broad portfolio of premium food brands, the organization serves retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers while fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented work environment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of the organization's Microsoft Cloud, Data, and AI strategy across multiple business units.
- Architect scalable Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and AI solutions that support analytics, automation, and enterprise applications.
- Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI and cloud initiatives.
- Establish cloud architecture standards, governance frameworks, and security best practices aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Design integrations between ERP, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and other enterprise platforms.
- Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, proof of concepts (POCs), and solution design sessions.
- Develop reusable architecture frameworks, reference designs, and implementation standards for enterprise-wide adoption.
- Drive AI governance, including data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
- Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, business stakeholders, Microsoft, and implementation partners to deliver successful solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Present architecture strategies, roadmaps, and technology recommendations to executive leadership.
- Stay current with Microsoft cloud, AI, and data technologies to support continuous innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree is an asset).
- 8+ years of enterprise IT experience, including at least 5 years designing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and modern cloud architecture.
- Experience designing enterprise data platforms, analytics solutions, and AI-enabled applications.
- Solid understanding of Azure networking, security, identity management, governance, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, Purview, and enterprise integration technologies.
- Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting ERP, manufacturing, warehouse management, supply chain, and finance systems is highly preferred.
- Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer, Fabric Analytics Engineer, or equivalent are considered strong assets.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executives, technical teams, vendors, and business partners.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to both business and technical audiences.
- Self-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate business objectives into practical technology solutions.
Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 | Benefits | Performance Bonus | Stocks | 20 days paid vacation
Employment type: Full-time | Permanent
Location: Richmond, BC
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