Technical Director, AI-Native Cloud & DevOps

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role  

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Technical Director to join our Cloud & DevOps Practice in Canada. This senior leadership role combines deep technical expertise, strategic consulting, solution architecture, and delivery leadership to help clients modernize their platforms, accelerate software delivery, and unlock value through cloud-native technologies and AI-powered solutions. 

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across Microsoft Azure, modern web application architectures including Next.js, and emerging Agentic AI technologies. You will guide enterprise transformation initiatives, shape technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and partner with business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions at scale. 

Role responsibilities

• Technical Leadership 

  • Define and drive technical vision, architecture strategies, and best practices for cloud and DevOps engagements. 
  • Lead the design and delivery of large-scale cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. 
  • Establish engineering standards, governance frameworks, security controls, and operational excellence practices. 
  • Act as a trusted advisor to client executives, technology leaders, and product organizations. 

  Agentic AI & Innovation 

  • Lead the design and implementation of Agentic AI solutions leveraging modern AI orchestration frameworks, LLMs, copilots, autonomous workflows, and intelligent agents. 
  • Help clients identify opportunities to automate complex business processes through AI-driven systems. 
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and define adoption strategies aligned with business objectives. 
  • Architect secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions within enterprise environments. 

  Cloud & DevOps Excellence 

  • Drive cloud adoption, modernization, migration, and platform engineering initiatives. 
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability, reliability engineering, and cloud governance practices. 
  • Guide platform teams in implementing scalable DevOps operating models and automation strategies. 
  • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and reliability requirements. 

  Delivery & Client Engagement 

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple engagements. 
  • Support pre-sales, solutioning, technical discovery workshops, and proposal development. 
  • Provide executive-level communication and technical leadership throughout project delivery. 
  • Manage technical risk, architecture decisions, and delivery quality. 

  Talent Development 

  • Mentor architects, engineers, and technical managers. 
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. 
  • Contribute to capability development within the Cloud & DevOps practice. 

Must have qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or DevOps. 

• 5+ years in technical leadership, architecture leadership, or consulting leadership roles. 

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, architecture patterns, governance, security, and operations. 

• Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise applications using Next.js, React, and modern web architectures. 

• Proven experience implementing or architecting Agentic AI, AI-enabled automation, autonomous workflows, copilots, or advanced AI solution frameworks. 

• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, containers, and distributed systems. 
• Strong client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholder management. 
• Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, AI Services, Networking, Security, Identity, Data Services, and Platform Engineering capabilities). 
• DevOps platforms and practices including GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation. 
• Containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. 
• Observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and cloud security best practices. 
• AI and machine learning solution integration within enterprise applications. 

Nice to have qualifications  

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or other relevant Microsoft certifications. 

• Experience with Azure OpenAI Service and enterprise AI platform implementations. 

• Experience with platform engineering and internal developer platforms. 

• Background in consulting, digital transformation, or systems integration environments. 

• Experience leading distributed and global delivery teams. 

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits  

This is a 4 months temporary position based in Canada. The offered salary range is CAD $90 - 98 per hour, depending on experience and location. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses.

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.