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Microsoft Azure Principal Architect - Innovation

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: 1110 Kyndryl Canada Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing, AI Engineer, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Microsoft Azure Principal Architect - Application Innovation

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Microsoft Azure Architect to join our Microsoft Practice
.

This role requires a consultative technologist who can bridge business strategy, cloud architecture, and application innovation
. You will lead clients through Azure-enabled digital transformation
, driving modernization of legacy systems, enabling cloud-native architectures, and incorporating Agentic AI capabilities to enhance business performance, agility, and insight.

The successful candidate will combine deep Azure expertise
, application modernization leadership
, and a consulting mindset to define, design, and oversee end-to-end solutions that deliver measurable transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting & Client Engagement

  • Partner with clients to understand strategic objectives, current IT landscapes, and transformation goals.
  • Lead consulting engagements and workshops to assess readiness, define cloud adoption strategy, and identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.
  • Act as a trusted Microsoft advisor to executives, shaping cloud, modernization, and intelligent automation roadmaps.
  • Collaborate closely with Microsoft Partner teams to align solutions with the latest Microsoft Cloud and AI ecosystem advancements.

    • Solution Architecture & Innovation

  • Architect and design Azure-based solutions that encompass infrastructure, application, and data modernization.
  • Lead application transformation initiatives, including re-platforming, re-hosting, and re-architecting legacy workloads into cloud-native and containerized solutions.
  • Integrate Agentic AI
    , Azure OpenAI Services
    , Copilot extensions
    , and AI orchestration frameworks to build intelligent, adaptive enterprise applications.
  • Drive the adoption of microservices, serverless computing, event-driven design, and low-code platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365).
  • Ensure architectures align with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework
    , Well-Architected Framework
    , and Responsible AI principles.

    • Delivery Oversight & Technical Leadership

  • Provide delivery governance and technical oversight throughout project lifecycles—ensuring architectural integrity, performance, and compliance.
  • Lead architecture reviews, solution validation, and risk management for ongoing delivery programs.
  • Mentor cloud engineers, developers, and AI specialists, ensuring alignment with best practices and Microsoft architectural standards.
  • Partner with project managers and product owners to balance innovation with delivery discipline.

    • Pre-Sales & Practice Development

  • Support the Microsoft Practice Leader in shaping the practice’s Azure and AI service offerings.
  • Lead pre-sales solutioning, RFP responses, and client presentations showcasing cloud and Agentic AI innovation.
  • Contribute to developing reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures for cloud and AI modernization engagements.
  • Stay ahead of emerging Azure technologies, including AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.

    • Your Future at Kyndryl
    Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

    Who You Are

    Qualifications &

    Experience:

  • 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in Azure solution architecture and consulting.
  • Proven experience in application modernization
    , cloud-native design
    , and AI-driven innovation on Microsoft Azure.
  • Expertise in Azure services including:
    Compute: App Services, AKS, Functions, Container Apps
    Data & AI: Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure ML, Synapse, Cosmos DB
    Integration &…
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