Lead, Cloud Engineer

S&P Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and implement cloud solutions while leading migration efforts. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT systems engineering experience, strong knowledge of Azure and AWS, and exceptional communication skills. Join this innovative team to support cloud infrastructure and initiatives related to GenAI.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in IT systems engineering is required.
• Proven experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms is essential.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure and AWS.
• Lead cloud migration and application modernization projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

IT systems engineering

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

DevOps practices

Terraform

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team: The Cloud Solution Engineering team is seeking an outstanding Cloud Engineer to support our major technology migration efforts, maintain cloud infrastructure and support our GenAI initiative. This team governs cloud accounts bootstrapping and facilitates the DaRT team with cloud migration and infrastructure creation. Our goal is to be cloud-native, modernize our processes, and reduce cloud costs.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Design, develop, and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure and AWS platforms, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Lead cloud migration and application modernization projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and facilitate between product teams and professional services to resolve blockers.
• Automate and optimize CI/CD processes using DevOps practices and monitor cloud infrastructure for optimal performance.
• Conduct migration cost impact analysis and support architectural reviews, assisting with remediation to standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting knowledge expansion and skills development.
• Manage and oversee the performance and career development of team members by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities to enhance team capabilities and individual career progression.
• Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging junior team members to participate in problem-solving and innovation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and integrate them into existing systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Architects by providing input into the overall solution architecture.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in IT systems engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Proficient in DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills and relationship management.

Key Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing environments.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TechOps and cloud infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Certification in Azure or AWS cloud services.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks.
• Knowledge or experience with GenAI technologies and applications.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

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