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- $207,000 to $253,000 CAD / year
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Matrix Global

Principal Engineer / Architect

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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Requirements

Principal Engineer / Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Engineer / Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation cloud-native data and application platforms. This role is ideal for a senior technology leader who combines deep engineering expertise with strategic architectural vision and thrives in complex, distributed environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining technical direction, designing scalable and resilient solutions, and partnering with engineering, product, and platform teams to deliver high-performance systems. This individual will serve as a technical authority across the organization while remaining actively involved in solution design, development, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Define and drive the architecture for enterprise-scale applications, data platforms, and distributed systems.
Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performance solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.
Establish architectural standards, engineering best practices, and technology roadmaps.
Lead technical decision-making and provide architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams.
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to security, scalability, and operational excellence standards.

Software Engineering & Platform Development

Design and develop enterprise applications and microservices using Java and Scala.
Architect and implement scalable RESTful APIs and service-oriented solutions.
Drive the development of cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services and modern engineering frameworks.
Participate in hands-on development of critical components and complex technical initiatives.

Data & Event-Driven Architecture

Design and implement large-scale data solutions utilizing Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Databricks.
Architect event-driven systems and real-time data processing solutions using Apache Kafka and MQ technologies.
Ensure data platforms are optimized for scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Support integration of applications, data pipelines, and distributed services across the enterprise.

Engineering Excellence

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and development teams.
Drive adoption of modern software development practices, design patterns, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
Identify and resolve complex technical challenges across application, data, integration, and infrastructure layers.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance platform capabilities and engineering productivity.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

Required Qualifications

Architecture & Technical Leadership

Proven experience serving as a Principal Engineer, Lead Architect, Solution Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver enterprise-scale distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architectures, and integration frameworks.

Java & Scala Development

Extensive hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade applications using Java and/or Scala.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and modern application development frameworks.
Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and distributed services.

Cloud Data Platforms

Deep experience designing and implementing data solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks for large-scale data engineering, analytics, and processing workloads.
Experience working with cloud-native architectures and Azure-based platforms.

Messaging & Distributed Systems

Extensive experience with Apache Kafka, MQ, or similar messaging and streaming technologies.
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging patterns, and distributed system design.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing APIs, services, or automation solutions using Python.
Strong Python scripting expertise for data processing, automation, and operational workflows.
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in enterprise environments.
Knowledge of Azure cloud services and modern DevOps practices.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation.
Experience working within Agile development methodologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.

Technical Environment

Java
Scala
Python
REST APIs
Microsoft Azure
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
Azure Databricks
Apache Kafka
MQ Messaging Platforms
Microservices Architecture
Distributed Systems
CI/CD Pipelines
Kubernetes
Agile / DevOps

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who is equally comfortable defining architecture, writing production code, solving complex engineering challenges, and influencing technical strategy. You are passionate about building scalable cloud-native platforms, modern data architectures, and distributed systems while guiding engineering teams toward technical excellence.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving difficult technology problems, and have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions that balance innovation, scalability, reliability, and business impact.

What Success Looks Like

Successfully delivers scalable and resilient architecture for mission-critical applications and data platforms.
Drives adoption of engineering best practices and architectural standards across teams.
Builds high-performing cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure, Databricks, ADLS, and Kafka.
Improves system performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Serves as a trusted technical leader and mentor across the engineering organization.
Enables business growth through technology innovation and sound architectural decision-making.

WHY JOIN US

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors - spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security - Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth - together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in our locations. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable cloud-native data and application platforms. They will serve as a technical authority, driving engineering best practices and mentoring teams across the organization.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in Java/Scala development, distributed systems, and Azure cloud data platforms. A proven track record in senior technical leadership roles and designing enterprise-scale architectures is required.

Skills

Java
Scala
Python
Azure
Azure Data Lake Storage
Databricks
Apache Kafka
Microservices
Distributed systems
RESTful APIs
CI/CD
Kubernetes
DevOps
Software architecture
Event-driven architecture
Technical leadership

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Career development opportunities
Inclusive culture

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Keywords

Principal Engineer
Architect
Cloud-native
Java
Scala
Python
Azure
ADLS
Databricks
Apache Kafka
MQ
Microservices
Distributed Systems
REST APIs
CI/CD
Kubernetes
DevOps
Agile
Data Engineering
Event-driven Architecture
Software Architecture
Technical Leadership
Enterprise Applications
Scalability
Resilience
Infrastructure
Automation
Consulting
Technology Services
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