Senior cloud platform engineer - genai tools

Société Financière Manuvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to lead AI and cloud initiatives. The ideal candidate will develop cloud-native solutions, maintain DevOps processes, and oversee AI tool deployment. This hybrid role requires strong skills in Power BI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and cloud platforms, along with the ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing AI-enabled solutions to enhance business processes.
• Expertise in building dashboards and reports.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions.
• Develop and implement cloud-native solutions.
• Maintain DevOps processes and establish monitoring systems.
• Oversee the deployment of AI tools on cloud platforms.
• Design and develop software to visualize AI usage metrics.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot Studio

pro-code AI via LLM and MCP solutions

Cloud computing

Scripting and Automation

Containerization

CI/CD Methods

DevOps

Monitoring and Logging Tools

Networking and Security

Tools

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. We are hiring for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with experience in GenAI Tools who will lead additional AI and Cloud platform initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data science and cloud engineering, contributing to cutting-edge AI research and deployment. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers and have the ability to make a significant impact on AI initiatives and business processes.

When you join our team, you’ll be empowered to learn and grow the career you want in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are priorities.

Position Responsibilities

• The Senior Cloud Platform Engineer will lead the development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions to enhance business processes and generate actionable insights.
• Develop and implement cloud-native solutions that meet standards of performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Maintain DevOps processes, establish monitoring systems, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements through implementation of leading security practices and compliance standards in cloud environments.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of AI tools on cloud platforms.
• Design and develop software and processes to extract, process, and visualize AI usage metrics.
• Build and maintain robust, interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Grafana.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of AI tools.
• Operationalize cloud platforms, ensuring CI/CD pipelines are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Promote leading practices for development and deployment in a Cloud-native environment and continuously strive to improve quality, security, and performance.
• Perform peer reviews of code/deliverables and analysis for continuous learning and improvement. Provide expert guidance and support to business IT teams on building CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, pro-code AI via LLM and MCP solutions, and Microsoft’s Power Platform.
• Proven expertise in building powerful, interactive, and robust dashboards and reports.
• Excellent presentation skills with PowerPoint and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of user needs and ability to improve end-user experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Required Technology skills: Power BI, Grafana; Microsoft Copilot Studio, pro-code AI via LLM and MCP solutions, and Microsoft’s Power Platform; Cloud computing; Scripting and Automation; Containerization; CI/CD Methods; DevOps; Monitoring and Logging Tools; Networking and Security.

What We Offer

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make 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].

Location: CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between CAD 94,220.00 and CAD 174,980.00. If you are applying for this role outside 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 paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. For U.S.-based applicants, please contact [e-mail] for information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.