Role Overview
NextGen Consulting Inc. is hiring a Azure Tech Lead. This is a contract role in CA. Part of NextGen Consulting Inc.'s Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are looking for Azure Data Tech Lead for an enterprise scale client in Greater Toronto Area, Canada for an opportunity to work in state of the art, cutting edge technology environment.
Please apply with the resume clearly stating education and work experience including location of each assignment. Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada
Job Description
The Technical Lead will be responsible for driving the architecture, design, development, and delivery of modern cloud, data, and AI solutions. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, guiding cross-functional engineering teams as they build scalable systems using Microsoft Azure, Databricks AI, and Snowflake Cortex. The Technical Lead will ensure adherence to enterprise security standards, streamline deployment processes, and provide architectural leadership across AI, integration, and cloud modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead solution design and implementation using Microsoft Azure Foundry, Databricks AI, and Snowflake Cortex.
- Architect and optimize data pipelines, AI workloads, and scalable cloud services.
- Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, performance requirements, and data governance policies.
- Oversee environment setup, migration, redevelopment, and automated deployment pipelines.
- Implement CI/CD frameworks, IaC approaches, and repeatable deployment patterns.
- Ensure consistency and reliability across development, testing, and production environments.
- Lead development of AI-centric applications using:
- Prompt Engineering & Context Engineering
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- AI Orchestration Frameworks
- LLMOps, AI Monitoring, and Evaluation (AI Evals)
- Design and integrate scalable APIs leveraging Azure API Management.
- Drive innovation by exploring new AI capabilities, large language models, and advanced analytics solutions.
- Lead teams through container-based solution development using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native orchestration tools.
- Ensure optimized workload distribution, reliability, and resilience of deployed services.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Azure Foundry
- Databricks AI / ML
- Snowflake Cortex & Snowflake ecosystem
- Azure API Management
- Cloud-native architecture
- Data engineering & MLOps
- RAG pipeline development
- AI evaluation and monitoring
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect / Azure AI Engineer
- Databricks Lakehouse Platform or AI Engineer
- Snowflake SnowPro certifications
- Experience in large enterprise cloud modernization programs.
- Background in LLM fine‑tuning, vector databases, and knowledge retrieval systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Azure Tech Lead position at NextGen Consulting Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to NextGen Consulting Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Azure Tech Lead position at NextGen Consulting Inc. located?
This position is based in CA. NextGen Consulting Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Azure Tech Lead at NextGen Consulting Inc. earn?
NextGen Consulting Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Azure Tech Lead role at NextGen Consulting Inc. posted?
This role was posted on March 19, 2026 (81 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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