Infrastructure Engineering, Specialist

Interac Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and wellness days

Comprehensive benefits coverage

RRSP program

Flexible hybrid work model

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Parental leave top-up

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

Interac Corp. in Toronto is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer Specialist to drive end-to-end infrastructure projects, provide SME guidance, and uphold security, reliability, and operational excellence across networking, compute, storage, backup, and database platforms.

You will mentor engineers and promote best practices within the team. You’ll collaborate with architecture, operations, security, and product teams, shaping scalable designs, applying automation, observability, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on technology within one or more infrastructure domains.
• Knowledge of infrastructure architecture patterns, security principles, and operational best practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (architecture, operations, security, product/platform engineering).

Responsibilities

• Execute delivery of infrastructure projects end-to-end, aligned with engineering standards and operational requirements.
• Serve as SME for assigned projects, providing authoritative guidance on technical decisions.
• Define solution design patterns for domain-specific services.
• Function as SME to provide input to planning, reviews, risk assessments, and dependencies.
• Interact with architecture, operations, security, and platform teams to ensure enterprise standards.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and support root cause analysis efforts.
• Ensure quality of engineering documentation, runbooks, and operational readiness materials.

Skills

Networking

Compute Platform/Virtualization

Storage Systems

Backup & Recovery

Database Platforms

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Who We Are:Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.Who You Will Work With:The Infrastructure Engineer Specialist serves as a technical authority within an assigned infrastructure discipline and is responsible for consulting, implementing, and optimizing enterprise infrastructure services that support critical business capabilities. The role provides engineering expertise, forwards complex technical initiatives, enforces engineering patterns and operational controls within their specialty, and acts as a technical advisor for infrastructure projects and operational challenges.Working closely with Lead Infrastructure Engineers, architects, security partners, and delivery teams, the Infrastructure Engineer Specialist drives platform reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and advancing engineering best practices across the organization.What You Will Do:Infrastructure Project DeliveryActs as technical authority responsible for consulting, implementing, and optimizing complex infrastructure services and forwarding technical delivery within their discipline.Execute delivery of infrastructure projects end-to-end, ensuring solutions are aligned with engineering standards, architectural principles, and operational requirements.Serve as the SME for assigned projects, providing authoritative guidance on technical decisions and implementation approaches.Solution Consultation & Technical LeadershipEnsure operational quality, engineering rigor, architectural alignment, and security postureDefine solution design patterns for domain-specific services.Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide engineering input to project planning, technical design reviews, risk assessments, and dependency identification.Ensure designs reflect best practices for scalability, availability, security, performance, and cost efficiencyDomain Expertise & Service OwnershipProvide deep expertise in one or more infrastructure domains:NetworkingCompute Platform/VirtualizationStorage SystemsBackup & RecoveryDatabase PlatformsContribute to the definition, evolution, and operational maturity of domain-specific services and offerings, as well as service roadmaps and technical (operational) controlsCross Team CollaborationInteract with architecture, operations, security, and platform teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise engineering and security standards.Function as an SME in solution design squads or partner assignments, to drive the planning, design, and delivery of technical solutionsOperational ExcellenceContinuously drive iteration of our technical designs and implementations to improve resiliency, reliability, and maintainability of infrastructure platforms service.Troubleshoot complex domain-specific infrastructure issues and support root cause analysis efforts.Ensure the quality, accuracy, and completeness of engineering documentation, runbooks, and operational readiness materials.What You Bring:3+ years of hands-on technology and/or engineering experience within one or more infrastructure domains, consistent with the level of expertise expected in similar roles.Proven ability to function within complex infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment.Knowledge of infrastructure architecture patterns, security principles, and operational best practices.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (architecture, operations, security, product/platform engineering).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Capable of contributing to infrastructure service roadmaps, standards, and engineering frameworks.Familiarity with modern automation, observability, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.What We’re Offering:The hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:Generous vacation and wellness days to help you rechargeComprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mindMarket-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your futureFlexible hybrid work model for better work-life balanceAccess to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate familyPregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing familiesCharitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impactWhy Join Us?At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.Equal Opportunity EmployerInterac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs.Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.