Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Liquid Analytics; The Blue Mountains; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented DevOps Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is essential for designing and maintaining a scalable and secure cloud platform that supports high-performance decision analysis products. You will leverage your expertise in Linux networking, Kubernetes, and various data design patterns to enhance the infrastructure. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning natural setting while utilizing cutting-edge cloud technologies. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your career development in a high-growth industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Work-life balance

Work in a beautiful natural setting

Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux networking and Kubernetes is crucial for this role.
• Experience with Terraform and AWS CDK for infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency in data wire protocols and distributed data design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure networking solutions in cloud environments.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure observability and security compliance in cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Linux Networking

Kubernetes

Data Wire Protocols

Distributed Data Design Patterns

Terraform

AWS

Python

Shell Scripting

SQL

JavaScript/TypeScript

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS CDK

GitHub

GitLab CI

Grafana

Prometheus

CloudWatch

Argo CD

Helm

Job description

About the Role

We seek a DevOps Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. This role is critical to ensure a scalable, secure, and efficient platform for our applications.

If you're an expert in Linux networking, Kubernetes, and data wire protocols and understand distributed-data design patterns such as streams, queues, and hash tables, we want to hear from you. AWS knowledge is beneficial, but if you are an expert in Linux networking, we can train you on AWS.

About the Company

Liquid Analytics builds high-performance decision analysis products. Our dynamic team thrives on challenges and builds software that delights customers. We are based in the Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada.

Responsibilities

Linux Networking & Cloud Infrastructure

• Design and implement secure and efficient networking solutions in Linux-based cloud environments.
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, including building custom operators.
• Work with service meshes (e.g., Istio) for secure and efficient microservices communication.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform and AWS CDK.

Container Orchestration & Microservices

• Deploy and maintain containerized applications on Kubernetes (EKS, ECS) and AWS Lambda.
• Implement GitOps workflows and manage continuous delivery pipelines using Argo CD.
• Ensure observability and logging best practices using Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch.

Networking, Security & Compliance

• Configure and maintain AWS networking components, including VPC, Route 53, Load Balancers, IAM, and WAF.
• Implement SAST and DAST security solutions within CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance using AWS Config, CloudTrail, and Security Hub.

Data Design & Management

• Work with data wire protocols and data structures such as streams, queues, and hash tables.
• Deploy and manage RDS Aurora Postgres, Redis, SQS, and RabbitMQ.
• Optimize data flow efficiency and ensure fault tolerance in distributed systems.

CI/CD, Automation & Observability

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Github and GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and AWS CDK.
• Monitor system performance and reliability with Grafana, Prometheus, and centralized logging solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science.
• Linux Networking Expert: Deep understanding of Linux networking, DNS, and security.
• Kubernetes Mastery: Strong experience managing Kubernetes, including custom operators and service meshes.
• Data Design Patterns: Proficiency in handling streams, queues, and hash tables.
• AWS Knowledge (Nice to Have): Experience with AWS services, including EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS, Route 53, and CloudWatch.
• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Terraform and AWS CDK.
• CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Git (Github, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), Argo CD, and Helm.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong skills in Python, Shell scripting, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of IAM, CloudTrail, DNSSEC, Security Hub, and SAST/DAST.
• Database & Queues: Hands-on experience with RDS Aurora Postgres, Redis, SQS, RabbitMQ.

Nice to have

• Experience in multi-account/multi-region AWS configurations.
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in AWS.
• Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

Location Requirements

You must live 30-40 minutes from Thornbury, Ontario, or in downtown Toronto. The role requires on-site availability 2-3 days per week for collaboration at the Blue Mountain location.

Why Join Us?

Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact our products. Enjoy life in a beautiful natural setting with clean air, water, and a high quality of life. Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and build innovative solutions. Opportunity to drive real impact in a high-growth environment. Supportive team culture, competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Ready to join us?

Apply today! Send your resume and LinkedIn message to [e-mail].