We are looking for Lead Middleware Platform Architect for our client in Montreal, QC
Job Title: Lead Middleware Platform Architect
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $45.00hr - $50.00hr
Job Overview:
Our client is looking for a Lead Middleware Platform Architect to lead the design, implementation, automation, and operationalization of a next-generation data and RDF platform for a global financial institution. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building and managing enterprise platforms, driving production readiness, implementing infrastructure automation, and supporting highly regulated environments. This role will play a critical part in designing and deploying middleware capabilities, enabling observability, resiliency, security, and platform scalability across multiple environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead platform architecture and implementation activities for RDF and middleware platforms.
- Design and implement automation for provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and support.
- Partner with infrastructure, security, and development teams to onboard platforms.
- Drive observability, logging, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Develop production runbooks, disaster recovery procedures, and support models.
- Support production readiness reviews and go-live activities.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors on configuration and optimization activities.
- Mentor engineering teams on platform best practices.
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of platform engineering, middleware engineering, or infrastructure engineering experience.
- Strong Linux administration experience.
- Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift or similar container platforms.
- Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
- Strong scripting skills using Python, Shell, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting mission-critical production environments.
- Strong understanding of security and resiliency principles.
Preferred Skills:
- RDF Triple Store experience.
- Graph database technologies.
- Financial Services or Banking domain experience.
- Cloud platform exposure.
What Success Looks Like:
- Successfully delivers production-ready platform environments.
- Establishes automation-first operational practices.
- Implements observability and resiliency standards.
- Enables development teams through stable platform services.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
