Principal Automation Engineer (12 Month Contract)

TMX Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 172,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TMX Group seeks a Principal Automation Engineer to lead infrastructure automation and drive a Platform Engineering model across its hybrid-cloud estate. You will define the IaC roadmap using Ansible and Terraform, while integrating Generative AI tools to boost automation velocity and governance.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering and a strong background in Red Hat technologies, OpenShift, and on-prem storage. Hybrid work and global collaboration are core.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Automation or Platform Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant job experience.
• Strong enterprise-level communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the enterprise Platform Engineering and IaC strategy.
• Build standardized, self-service pipelines across hybrid-cloud (on-prem, OpenShift, AWS).
• Establish automated guardrails for security and compliance.
• Provide SME guidance and mentorship to Automation and Systems Engineers.
• Lead observability, OS lifecycle management, and performance tuning initiatives.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Automation

Generative AI

Python

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Terraform

OpenShift Container Platform

OpenShift Virtualization

VMware

RedHat Satellite

NetApp

PURE Storage

Portworx

Splunk

Grafana

Copilot

Claude

Gemini

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we’re powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

Serves as the strategic leader for infrastructure automation across TMX Group, driving the transition toward a “Platform Engineering” model focused on self-hosted physical datacenters. Defines the enterprise roadmap for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible and Terraform, while spearheading the integration of Generative AI tools into the automation ecosystem to enhance organizational agility.

Global Technology Solutions (GTS) is one of the foundational divisions of the TMX Group, empowering internal TMX business lines for their technology needs, operations, and digital innovation. GTS focuses on building technology capabilities, enabling clients with the best technology solutions, and providing effective technology financial and resource management processes.

Role Summary

As the Principal Automation Engineer, you will serve as the strategic leader for infrastructure automation across TMX Group, driving the transition toward a “Platform Engineering” model focused on our self-hosted physical datacenters. You will define the enterprise roadmap for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), leveraging Ansible Automation Platform and Terraform to build standardized, self-service pipelines across our hybrid-cloud environment (on-premise, OpenShift, and AWS). You will also spearhead the integration of Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot/Claude/Gemini) into the automation ecosystem, providing architectural governance and establishing automated guardrails for security and compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Platform Strategy and Core Infrastructure: Define and drive the enterprise strategy for Platform Engineering and IaC using Ansible Automation Platform and Terraform for both bare-metal and virtualized infrastructure (RedHat, OpenShift, VMware). Lead the architecture and implementation of critical datacenter technologies (PXE, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, LVM/XFS, NetApp, PURE, Portworx).
• Governance and Technical Expertise: Establish architectural governance and automated compliance guardrails for security, ensuring high availability within a regulated financial environment.
• Generative AI Integration and Innovation: Spearhead the integration and adoption of Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot/Claude) to augment engineering velocity, code development, and autonomous operations.
• Technical Leadership and Team Development: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for low-level performance tuning, observability (Splunk/Grafana), and OS lifecycle management (RedHat Satellite). Provide direct technical oversight and mentorship to Automation and Systems Engineers. Skills and Experience
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Automation, or Platform Engineering in an enterprise context.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant job experience.
• Core Datacenter/Linux Expertise: Deep expertise in self-hosted physical datacenters. Mastery of RedHat Linux (8, 9, 10) and core fundamentals: PXE, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, LVM/XFS storage management, host-based firewall/SSH configuration, and performance tuning.
• Automation & IaC Strategy: Proven expertise in large-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies using Ansible Automation Platform and Terraform.
• Platform Technologies: Expert knowledge of virtualization and container platforms, including OpenShift Container Platform/Virtualization and VMware. Experience with RedHat Satellite.
• Storage Solutions: Expert-level familiarity with on-premise storage (NetApp, PURE Storage) and container-native storage (Portworx).
• Observability: Experience architecting and utilizing monitoring and logging platforms such as Splunk Observability/Cloud and Grafana.
• Generative AI & Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python. Hands-on experience leveraging Generative AI tools to automate complex workflows.
• Communication: Strong enterprise-level verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Salary Range: $125/hour - $145/hour CAD

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

In the market for…

Excitement

Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection

With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact

More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness

From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth

From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.