Senior Cloud Engineer

WeAreTechWomen; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting cloud solution engineering during a major technology migration. You'll design and implement scalable cloud solutions, manage AWS and Azure environments, and lead cloud migration projects. This position offers substantial opportunities for skills development and career growth, making it perfect for those passionate about cloud technology and infrastructure. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, discovery, and partnership, and be part of a transformative journey in the tech landscape.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Retirement planning

Financial wellness programs

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Referral incentive awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT systems engineering experience required.
• Proven experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure and AWS.
• Lead cloud migration projects ensuring compliance with security standards.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

AWS

Azure

Terraform

DevOps

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

The Team:

The Data and Research Technology (DaRT) team is seeking an outstanding Cloud Engineer to support Cloud Solution Engineering teams in a major technology migration effort and maintain cloud infrastructure. This team is pivotal in governing cloud accounts bootstrapping and facilitating the DaRT team with cloud migration and infrastructure creation. Our goal is to be cloud-native, modernize our processes, and reduce cloud costs.

This role is critical as we build an in-house team to reduce dependency on external teams, making expertise in AWS and strong engineering skills essential. The Cloud Solution Engineer will work directly with technical leadership, product development teams, and cloud vendors, offering substantial opportunities for skills development and career growth.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure and AWS platforms, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Configure and manage AWS / Azure environments for usage with web applications.
• Experience of networks, security, load balancers, DNS and other infrastructure components and their application to cloud (AWS) environments.
• 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.
• Support efforts for process improvement through recognizing opportunities proactively or via problem resolution.
• Conduct migration cost impact analysis and support architectural reviews, assisting with remediation to standards.
• Passion for solving challenging issues.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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 Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and applications.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Canada.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.