Platform Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and functionality of WCG’s cloud platform as a product.

• Facilitate the transition to a contemporary platform engineering model that emphasizes automation, self-service features, and an enhanced developer experience.

• Define, construct, and manage the internal platform as a product, targeting specific users (developers, IT teams) and establishing measurable results.

• Create and implement a platform roadmap, service catalog, and self-service features that include reusable components and standardized practices.

• Continuously enhance the developer experience (DevEx) by minimizing obstacles and boosting autonomy.

• Design and oversee cloud environments in Azure and AWS, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies are in place.

• Spearhead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).

• Collaborate closely with Security teams to integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines and platform services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of seven (7) years in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering.

• At least three (3) years in leadership positions.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and a working knowledge of AWS.

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).

• Background in implementing DevSecOps practices and secure pipeline development.

• Experience in designing and managing integrations and APIs.

• Familiarity with AI tools and their integration into engineering workflows.

• Proficiency in observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and incident management practices.

• Strong grasp of identity and access management, including lifecycle and access control models.

• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental coverage.

• RRSP Matching program offering 1.5% of base earnings.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Generous time-off policies that support work/life balance.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace known for high employee engagement and teamwork.