Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Sim; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the availability and performance of services. You will monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams to implement scalable infrastructure solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in Windows Server, PowerShell, and Azure IaaS. The role offers a salary range of $84,400 to $116,000 CAD, with benefits including health care and remote work flexibility. Join us to contribute to innovative FinTech solutions.

Benefits

Health and dental care

Annual discretionary bonus

Group RRSP/TFSA

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server in complex business environments.
• Solid knowledge of Windows network/system administration principles.
• Practical expertise in managing firewalls and troubleshooting connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain infrastructure and service reliability.
• Automate operational tasks to improve system efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless integration of systems.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

.NET

IIS

SQL Server

IPSEC VPN

PowerShell

Microsoft Azure IaaS

Windows network/system administration

Firewall management

Azure DevOps

Basic Linux knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CheckPoint Cloud Guard

Visual Studio Team Services

Terraform

DataDog

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values – caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer at SimCorp, plays a key role in ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of systems and services. Works semi-independently to implement and manage infrastructure, monitor systems, and troubleshoot complex issues. The Senior Site Reliability Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, automate processes, and ensure efficient operations for the delivery of high-quality services.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and reliability of infrastructure and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and system outages, providing timely and effective solutions
• Automate operational tasks to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and services
• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions
• Conduct capacity planning, ensuring systems can scale efficiently to meet business and client needs
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, incident management, and troubleshooting processes
• Participate in on‑call rotations, providing support for critical incidents and ensuring prompt resolution
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to identify and mitigate potential issues before they impact service

WHAT WE VALUE

Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be proficient in several of the following skills and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest.

• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, .NET, IIS, SQL Server, IPSEC VPN, PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure IaaS in complex business environments
• Solid knowledge of Windows network/system administration (Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, DFS, GPO, Remote Desktop Services, IIS with SSL Certificates) and core networking principles (IP addressing, routing, VPNs, OSI model layers 3 & 7)
• Practical expertise in managing firewalls (CheckPoint Cloud Guard), configuring VPN tunnels, and troubleshooting connectivity using packet capture and analysis tools
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills, including Azure cmdlets and custom modules; experience administering Azure IaaS resources such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Load Balancers, VNETs, subnets, NICs, route tables, Public IPs, Monitor Log Analytics, BLOB Storage, and AAD
• Familiarity with DevOps and monitoring platforms (Visual Studio Team Services, Git, Azure DevOps, Terraform, DataDog, cloud/infrastructure monitoring tools) and basic Linux knowledge for troubleshooting
• Experience with SQL Server administration and queries, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, ITIL v4 IT Service Management processes, and Service Desk solutions (SalesForce, RemedyForce, ServiceNow, JIRA)
• Communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and professionally; collaboration skills to build rapport and work effectively across time zones and geographies
• Problem‑solving mindset with adaptability, curiosity, and a customer success–driven approach; able to work with minimal supervision while thriving in team environments and contributing to decision‑making and solution design

For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $84,400 to $116,000 CAD. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA.

Benefits

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country.

Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

NEXT STEPS

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non‑professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry‑leading, full, front‑to‑back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best‑in‑class solutions to our clients.

SimCorp Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the People & Culture team at [e-mail].

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses AI‑enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All applicants are still reviewed by a skilled recruitment team. AI does not make hiring decisions. Human reviewers, who are trained to understand the limitations, potential risks, and possible biases associated with AI tools, evaluate all applications and AI‑assisted results before any decision is made.

If you have questions about how your information is processed in detail, feel free to contact us.