Platform Engineer

Manulife • Waterloo, ON

9d • $90,160 - $167,440 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Cloud Operations team is looking for a motivated Platform Engineer to join our team! Within this role, you will build and deploy scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and implement business-aligned cloud solutions. Work with a top-notch cloud team to innovate infrastructure and collaborate with tech experts. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in cloud computing, with a proven track record of crafting and leading complex cloud environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts like IaaS, PaaS, compute, storage, networking, and analytics.
• Experience with multiple cloud providers and the ability to craft solutions that apply the strengths of different platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Technical expertise in public cloud (preferably Azure) infrastructure and platform technologies especially Containers/Kubernetes required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-native networking, including VPNs, peering, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Demonstrates strong independence and expertise in leading multiple projects.
• A master’s degree can be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Implement cloud solutions that meet business needs and are aligned with standard methodologies.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Work closely with development, operations, and other IT teams to integrate cloud services into existing workflows.
• Communicate efficiently with partners to understand requirements and provide updates on cloud initiatives.
• Find opportunities for improving cloud infrastructure and processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations on cost-saving measures.
• Provides reliable and scalable cloud platform (especially Containers/Kubernetes) expertise to engineers.

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior