Lead Cloud Engineer

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and expertise in Infrastructure as Code and cloud-native application deployment. This role offers an opportunity for significant impact in a collaborative DevOps team, with a focus on operational excellence and mentorship.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Work/life balance options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and OpenShift containerization.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Architecture

Cloud Migrations

Cloud Platform

Infrastructure As Code (IaC)

Tools

AWS

Azure

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cloud Engineer to join our DevOps team, specifically within the Data Insights and Regulatory domain. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, implementation, and support of cloud application deployments across public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments like OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). As a technical expert, you will focus on building and managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.

This is a critical role that will enable you to make a significant impact on our organization\'s ability to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. You will act as a technical leader, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring team members to drive success. If you are a motivated and experienced cloud engineering professional looking to make a difference, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.

What will you do ?

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and OCP environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud resource provisioning and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy cloud-native applications aligned with best practices.
• Establish and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of cloud environments.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency, scalability, and performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews of cloud environments to ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of cloud innovation.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (OpenShift, AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with configuring and customizing COTS cloud applications to meet specific business requirements and operational needs.
• Experience in developing and supporting highly scalable and high-performance cloud solutions.
• Proficiency in implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and influence outcomes without direct managerial authority.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges in cloud environments.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with integrating and managing hybrid cloud solutions that span both public and private cloud infrastructures.
• Experience working with cloud service providers and third-party vendors to evaluate, onboard, and manage COTS solutions.
• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation.
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions.
• Experience working with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options

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Job Skills

Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Organizational Change Management, Performance Measurement, Process Management, Requirements Analysis, Systems Software

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-11-04

Application Deadline: 2025-11-25

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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