Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Raise; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a Toronto-based client. You will lead architecture, modernization, and platform engineering initiatives across enterprise-scale cloud transformations, delivering hands-on delivery and technical leadership.

The role requires 10–15+ years of IT experience, strong communication, Agile/SAFe experience, and mentoring. You will collaborate with stakeholders, set standards, and drive cloud-native adoption using Azure, GCP, Kubernetes,

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile and SAFe environments.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Drive automation, operational excellence, and cloud-native adoption.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.
• Develop standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Support enterprise modernization and transformation programs.

Skills

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Backstage

Java

Spring Boot

TypeScript

React

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

PostgreSQL

Azure Data Factory

OpenTelemetry

Cloud-native architecture

Job description

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

• Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid
• Contract Length: 6-12 Months

We at Raise are hiring a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior-level technology professional to support enterprise-scale cloud transformation, modernization, platform engineering, and digital delivery initiatives. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on delivery expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Drive automation, operational excellence, and cloud-native adoption.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.
• Develop standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Support enterprise modernization and transformation programs.

Required Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of progressive IT experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile and SAFe environments.
• Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction.

Technical Skills:

• Role-specific technologies include Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Backstage, Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, OpenTelemetry, and cloud-native architecture patterns as applicable to the role.

Looking for meaningful work? We can help!

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/