Storage Engineer (Kubernetes & CSI)

TMX Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Storage and Data Protection specialist. The role requires expertise in designing storage architectures, implementing data protection strategies, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in computer science or engineering and hands-on experience with CSI and backup tools. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible work style

Generous time-off

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• A university degree or relevant job experience in computer science or engineering.
• Hands-on experience with RedHat OpenShift, Rancher, EKS, GKE, or others.
• Proven experience with persistent storage solutions in containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement storage solutions for various technologies.
• Manage Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers for containerized applications.
• Define data protection strategies including backup and recovery plans.

Skills

Hands-on experience with RedHat OpenShift

Deep understanding of storage concepts

Deep understanding of storage protocols

Proven experience with persistent storage solutions

Strong knowledge of data protection principles

Excellent troubleshooting skills in storage

Strong communication skills

Education

University degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Backup and recovery tools

CSI drivers (e.g., for ODF/Ceph, Portworx)

Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)

Job description

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers

The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we’re powering some of the nation’s most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

As the Storage and Data Protection specialist within the Platform Engineering discipline, you will be the central expert for all aspects of persistent storage, Container Storage Interface (CSI) implementation, and data protection strategies. Your focus will be on ensuring reliable, performant, and secure data storage solutions for the platform and its applications, alongside robust data backup and recovery mechanisms. You will collaborate closely with development and other technology teams to understand their storage needs and implement solutions that align with platform standards and best practices. This role involves designing storage architectures, implementing CSI drivers, defining data protection policies, and ensuring data integrity and availability.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and implement storage solutions leveraging various technologies (e.g., block, file, object storage).
• Implement and manage Container Storage Interface (CSI) drivers to provision and manage persistent storage for containerized applications.
• Define and implement data protection strategies, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Configure and manage backup and recovery tools and infrastructure.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security across all storage layers.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand their storage requirements and provide guidance on best practices.
• Monitor storage performance and capacity, identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Implement automation for storage provisioning, management, and data protection tasks.
• Define and enforce storage policies and standards within the platform.
• Evaluate and recommend new storage technologies and data protection solutions.

Skills and Experience

Must Have(s):

• A university degree or relevant job experience in computer science or engineering
• Hands‑on experience with RedHat OpenShift, Rancher, EKS, GKE, Tanzu, or other enterprise/Cloud Kubernetes platforms
• Deep understanding of storage concepts and technologies (e.g., RAID, LVM, file systems, object storage).
• Deep understanding of storage protocols (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe, NFS, SMB, etc)
• Proven experience implementing and managing persistent storage solutions for containerized environments using CSI.
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles, backup strategies, and recovery procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with backup and recovery tools and technologies.
• Experience with at least one specific CSI driver implementation (e.g., for ODF/Ceph, Portworx, Trident, Longhorn, etc.)
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider’s storage services (e.g., AWS EBS/S3/EFS, Azure Disks/Blob Storage/Files, GCP Persistent Disks/Cloud Storage/Filestore).
• Experience with storage performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Solid understanding of data security best practices related to storage.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in storage and data protection domains.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have(s):

• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning for data.
• Experience with data migration strategies and tools.
• Familiarity with data lifecycle management concepts.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools for storage provisioning (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Scripting skills for automation of storage‑related tasks (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Relevant certifications in storage or cloud technologies.

In the market for…

Excitement

Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection

With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact

More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee‑led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness

From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud‑first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time‑off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth

From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action‑takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.