Infrastructure Engineer/ Engineering Specialist/Platform Engineer

Brainhunter Systems Ltd; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Three in-office days per week

Job summary

Brainhunter Systems Ltd is seeking an Engineering Specialist for a contract opportunity in Downtown Toronto. The role focuses on infrastructure integration, automation, and platform support within a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

You will collaborate with partners and vendors to modernize environments and reduce risk. The ideal candidate brings hands-on infrastructure automation experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems integration, platform support, or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and environment integration.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, support, and maintain infrastructure platforms and middleware across multiple environments.
• Automate infrastructure and environment processes, enabling a shift from manual to automated workflows.
• Partner with vendors to integrate externally developed solutions into internal platforms.
• Support application servers, databases, certificates, and security-related configurations.
• Identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure and platform vulnerabilities in alignment with enterprise risk and security standards.
• Perform light scripting and configuration tasks (e.g., SQL scripting, basic Java analysis) to support integrations and troubleshooting.
• Monitor systems proactively to identify risks, performance issues, or potential outages.
• Respond to incidents, participate in triage, and drive resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Collaborate within an agile, squad-based team environment and contribute to documentation and standard operating procedures.

Skills

App servers

SQL scripting

Database troubleshooting

Security remediation

Regulated environments

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Brainhunter is currently seeking the services of a “Engineering Specialist” for a contract opportunity with one of our Valued Clients.

Work Style: Hybrid ,3 days in office

Location city(s): Downtown Toronto/ London, Ontario

Any specific tools/skillset: SQL/CI/CD/Database/ REST API/Service now/Webservers/Microsoft OS/ Trouble shooting skills

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems integration, platform support, or a related technical role
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure automation and environment integration

Skills:

• Working knowledge of application servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, or similar technologies)
• Experience with databases, SQL scripting, and infrastructure troubleshooting
• Exposure to vulnerability management, certificates, and security or risk remediation
• Experience working in complex or regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity

Role Overview:

As an Engineer Specialist you will play a critical role in enabling secure, reliable, and scalable technology environments that support key business operations. This role focuses on infrastructure integration, automation, and platform support.

You will work closely with internal partners and external vendors to integrate solutions, reduce risk, remediate vulnerabilities, and modernize environments by moving from manual to automated processes. This is a hands‑on role well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, working in regulated environments, and continuously improving how systems operate.

What you will do:

• Integrate, support, and maintain infrastructure platforms and middleware across multiple environments
• Automate infrastructure and environment processes, enabling a shift from manual to automated workflows
• Partner with vendors to integrate externally developed solutions into internal platforms
• Support application servers, databases, certificates, and security‑related configurations
• Identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure and platform vulnerabilities in alignment with enterprise risk and security standards
• Perform light scripting and configuration tasks (e.g., SQL scripting, basic Java analysis) to support integrations and troubleshooting
• Monitor systems proactively to identify risks, performance issues, or potential outages
• Respond to incidents, participate in triage, and drive resolution with internal teams and vendors
• Collaborate within an agile, squad‑based team environment and contribute to documentation and standard operating procedures.

Certifications/Education:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Brainhunter is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Brainhunter encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.