Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Morson Talent (Canada & USA); Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing firm is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Laval, Canada. This role involves designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform, working alongside experts in aviation technology. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, strong knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. This is a mid-senior level contract position with a duration of 6 months and the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, with deep expertise in GCP.
• Strong skills in IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu) and hands-on experience with cloud services.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Build and manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize GCP environments.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure engineering

Google Cloud Platform

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu)

Kubernetes

DevOps automation

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Networking and security

CI/CD pipelines with GitLab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform tools

GitLab CI/CD

Apache Airflow

Job description

Overview

Contract Duration: 6 months with a possibility of extension

Working Hours: M-F 40 hours per week

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design and build the core infrastructure that powers the development and testing of next-generation autonomous flight systems. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while collaborating with experts in flight controls, autonomy, safety, simulation, testing, manufacturing, and certification.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Build and manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes (GKE), Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
• Develop and manage DevOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD to automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and operational tasks.
• Create automated workflows with workflow engines (e.g., Apache Airflow/Cloud Composer, Cloud Workflows, Argo Workflows) to support data processing, builds, deployments, and simulations.
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize GCP environments while staying current with new services and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, with deep expertise in GCP.
• Strong skills in IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu) and hands-on experience with Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery.
• Proven background in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and workflow orchestration tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and access management within cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GCP analytics, monitoring, or logging services (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging).
• Passion for aviation, autonomous systems, and the future of mobility.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Engineering Services