Senior Architect, Cloud & Core Networking

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
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Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, fosters a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology gives you the chance to excel, and helps you to strive for success in a big way. Keep reading to learn more!

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Loblaw recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.
We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.
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If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
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• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance cloud networks using VPCs, VNets, DRGs, and Peering
• Implement hybrid connectivity solutions like ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect, VPN, and FastConnect for multi-cloud and on-premises integration.
• Optimize load balancing, traffic management, and DNS configurations across clouds and regions to ensure low-latency, fault-tolerant architectures.
• Integrate co-location and cloud interconnect services to enhance cloud network performance and connectivity.
• Implement network automation for self-healing and high availability.
• Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate network provisioning and changes, ensuring continuous delivery pipelines (CI/CD).
• Lead POCs (Proof of Concept) for new cloud networking tools and solutions, providing recommendations for adoption.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and operations teams, ensuring best practices are followed.