Cloud Engineer

Sun Life Financial; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is hiring a Cloud Engineer to assist in implementing cloud infrastructure solutions under guidance. You will participate in cloud migration projects, follow governance, and contribute to optimization and security efforts in a hybrid in‑Canada environment.

You will learn from senior engineers, work with multi-cloud and containerized deployments, and help drive cloud-native initiatives while developing practical hands-on skills.

Qualifications

• Possesses university degree and/or 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience implementing cloud governance and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing cloud infrastructure solutions under guidance.
• Participate in cloud migration projects and modernization initiatives.
• Follow established cloud governance policies and best practices.
• Contribute to cloud resource optimization efforts.
• Implement security measures as directed by senior team members.
• Execute automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning and management.

Skills

Cloud foundations

Team collaboration

Automation scripting

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Education

University degree

5+ years cloud experience

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

AliCloud

Terraform

CloudFormation

Deployment Manager

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

EKS

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

• Assist in implementing cloud infrastructure solutions under guidance
• Participating in cloud migration projects and modernization initiatives
• Follow established cloud governance policies and best practices
• Contribute to cloud resource optimization efforts
• Implement security measures as directed by senior team members
• Execute automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning and management, incorporating GenAI-driven processes
• Support the implementation of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud solutions
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers and learn from their expertise
• Collaborate with team members to align cloud work with business needs
• Monitor performance and assist with capacity planning for cloud environments
• Learn about and experiment with emerging cloud technologies
• Create and maintain documentation for specific cloud systems and processes
• Contribute ideas for improving cloud adoption and utilization
• Assist in troubleshooting issues in cloud environments
• Participate in routine security checks and assessments
• Seek guidance on cloud-related decisions from senior team members
• Participate in after hours work and on‑call rotation as required
• Strategy and Innovation: Assist in implementing cloud solutions aligned with the organization's strategy
• Learn about and experiment with new cloud technologies under guidance
• Participate in proof‑of‑concept projects for cloud solutions
• Contribute to the development of cloud‑native applications and services
• Assist in optimizing cloud resources and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• Support cloud‑based digital transformation initiatives
• Learn about AI and machine learning applications in cloud environments
• Help migrate legacy systems to cloud architecture following established plans
• Implement solutions for common cloud challenges under supervision
• Follow cloud governance and security best practices
• Gain experience with containerization technologies
• Assist in maintaining multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud environments
• Support cloud resilience and disaster recovery efforts
• Learn about edge computing and its integration with cloud systems
• Apply DevOps and SRE practices in daily work
• Monitor cloud performance and assist with basic troubleshooting
• Practice using infrastructure‑as‑code tools and techniques

What will you need to succeed?

• Growing experience in working with technical teams and contributing to project delivery
• Developing understanding of cloud services offerings and their business applications
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical colleagues
• Building relationships with team members and immediate stakeholders
• Improving presentation and written communication skills for team‑level interactions
• Solid technical foundation with eagerness to learn new technologies
• Developing technical skills, able to assist senior team members and contribute to projects
• Learning to communicate technical concepts clearly to immediate team and stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of IT engineering and operational practices, applying them in day‑to‑day tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively
• Beginning to build a professional network within the organization and industry

Experience, Skills and Education:

Possesses a university degree and/or 5+ years relevant work experience 1-2 years of hands‑on Cloud Computing experience in enterprise environments Experience in executing and optimizing processes following industry frameworks such as CMMI, ITIL, or Six Sigma Experience in implementing processes to meet organizational needs at an enterprise level

Tools and Technology Knowledge:

Knowledge of multiple major cloud platform hyperscalers such as AWS, GCP, Azure, AliCloud Understanding IaaS and associated enterprise‑grade tooling such as Terraform, CloudFormation, resource manager, deployment manager Programming and scripting capabilities with proficiency in multiple languages such as Java, JavaScript, YAML, Python, .Net, or other relevant languages Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, OpenShift, with experience in large‑scale implementations

What’s in it for you:

Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the US - 2022 Great Place to Work award for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022 Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor - 2021 Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work 2021 Flexible hybrid work model including in‑country work-from-home if you prefer. Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security.

Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. Important: Obtaining Reliability Status Clearance within a reasonable amount of time is a condition required to start employment for this role at Sun Life.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 65,000/65 000 - 105,000/105 000

Job Category: IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date: 22/09/2026

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