Senior Platform Engineering Lead — Cloud-Native, Hybrid

Société Financière Manuvie; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Ontario is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to enhance core platform services and developer experience. The candidate will define technical strategies, mentor teams, and ensure compliance in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years in software engineering, deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, and strong skills in Kubernetes and Docker. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Mental health support

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings programs

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering with a focus on platform/infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of backend technologies and experience with data-intensive systems.
• Experience with open-source technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-performance, fault-tolerant platforms.
• Ensure compliance and security throughout the platform lifecycle.
• Monitor and evaluate platforms to identify potential issues.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Automation frameworks

Backend technologies

Python

Scala

DevOps principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Distributed cloud platforms

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

A leading financial services company in Ontario is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to enhance core platform services and developer experience. The candidate will define technical strategies, mentor teams, and ensure compliance in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years in software engineering, deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures, and strong skills in Kubernetes and Docker. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.