Platform Engineer

Manulife; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a motivated Platform Engineer to design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure. The role involves implementing cloud solutions, maintaining Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work policies, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits packages

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work policies

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• 4+ years of experience with cloud tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement cloud solutions aligned with business needs.
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Design

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Solutions Implementation

Compliance Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our cloud operations team is looking for a motivated Platform Engineer to join our team. You will design and deploy scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google cloud, implement business-aligned cloud solutions, maintain Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

• Implement cloud solutions that meet business needs and are aligned with standard methodologies.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.

• Work closely with development, operations, and other IT teams to integrate cloud services into existing workflows.

• Communicate efficiently with partners to understand requirements and provide updates on cloud initiatives.

• Find opportunities for improving cloud infrastructure and processes.

• Provide insights and recommendations on cost-saving measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Years of experience: 6+ years

• Quantified years of experience with tools/software/etc. : 4+ years

• Education if required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree can be advantageous.

• 4+ years of experience in cloud computing, with deep expertise in crafting and managing sophisticated cloud environments.

• Experience with multiple cloud providers and the ability to design solutions that use the strengths of different platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).

• Proficient in PowerShell Scripting.

• Demonstrates strong independence and expertise in managing multiple projects.

• Experience with container technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

• In-depth knowledge of cloud-native networking, including VPNs, peering, and hybrid cloud connectivity.

• Excellent understanding of concepts of cloud like IaaS, PaaS, compute, storage, networking & analytics.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation : We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail] .

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$75,880.00 CAD - $140,920.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.