Principal Cloud Platform Engineer

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Work-life balance
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment
  
  
  

We’re looking for our next Principal Cloud Platform Engineer. Could It Be You?

As a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer at our company, you will be at the forefront of developing and advancing our core cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling essential for the Questrade Cloud Platform. This role is pivotal in delivering self-service capabilities to our engineering teams, enabling the seamless onboarding and operational efficiency of cloud-native applications. Your responsibilities include leading the implementation of critical infrastructure components such as Google Kubernetes Engine, Istio Service Mesh, container provisioning engines, and managing configuration and secrets alongside Terraform modules for robust infrastructure provisioning.

In this strategic position, you will work closely with project and architecture teams, applying your deep expertise to influence the design and execution of our cloud infrastructure. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the organization's cloud roadmap, aligning infrastructure development with both present and future business needs. Furthermore, you will guide and mentor your team in the delivery of mission-critical cloud platform components and services, thereby supporting the broader enterprise objectives.

This role is a unique opportunity to drive cloud infrastructure innovation within our company, playing a key role in enabling us to meet the evolving demands of our business landscape. As a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer, your contributions will be vital in maintaining our commitment to excellence and our competitive edge in the marketplace.

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visionary Technical Direction: Lead the charge in setting "Production Quality" benchmarks, pioneering sophisticated cloud infrastructure with a focus on Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and rigorous automation practices to uphold a culture of technical excellence.
• Infrastructure Design Leadership: Take charge of cloud infrastructure planning and execution, performing comprehensive architecture evaluations. Address essential elements such as system availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency, with an eye on current needs and future scalability.
• Innovation and Process Enhancement: Spearhead initiatives to streamline and enhance processes, leveraging opportunities to advance automation and refine DevOps methodologies.
• Technical Strategy and Insight: Offer critical insights during strategic planning sessions, influencing the technical trajectory and advocating for continuous improvement. Ensure that technical plans are in perfect alignment with the organization’s strategic ambitions.
• Development of Superior Tooling: Lead the creation and ongoing improvement of self-service tools for cloud infrastructure and Cloud Native Application CI/CD Pipelines, providing developers with powerful, modern solutions.
• Expert Mentorship and Guidance: Emerge as a guiding light for the team, sharing expertise, and providing coaching on design patterns, technical best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Architectural and System Insights: Dominate technical discussions with your thought leadership, offering deep insights into system design, problem-solving, and optimization for cloud-native applications.
• Leadership in Strategic Team Initiatives: Propel team efforts forward, focusing on architectural and procedural enhancements, thereby steering the team’s strategic direction.
• Resource and Cost Management Innovation: Implement forward-thinking strategies to maximize cost efficiency and resource optimization, ensuring smart utilization of assets and technologies.
• Elevation of Documentation Practices: Advocate for superior documentation practices, ensuring detailed recording of architectural decisions, design frameworks, and technical standards. Promote active knowledge exchange through impactful presentations and in-depth workshops.
• Championing Engineering Standards: Inspire engineering teams to achieve and maintain high standards in the creation, testing, and deployment of robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud-native applications.
• Direction of Strategic Initiatives: Navigate high-stakes projects with strategic acumen, making pivotal decisions on project paths, allocation of resources, and adherence to timelines, guaranteeing the successful realization of strategic objectives.
  
  
  

So are YOU our next Principal Cloud Platform Engineer ? You are if you…

• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, covering public, private, and hybrid models, and a strategic approach to applying cloud technologies.
• Proven experience in DevOps methodologies, emphasizing continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing to improve the software development lifecycle.
• Skill in strategic planning with the ability to marry technical initiatives with overarching business goals, ensuring technological efforts bolster business achievements.
• Expertise in crafting high availability and disaster recovery plans, aimed at bolstering system reliability and application resilience.
• Strong background in cloud security practices, including the creation of IAM roles & policies, security groups, and management of encryption keys for comprehensive security.
• Significant experience in designing and maintaining solutions on major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a dedication to architectural best practices.
• Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, with an emphasis on Kubernetes orchestration, preferably Google Kubernetes Engine.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools, focusing on improving and streamlining development and deployment processes.
• Competence in programming with languages like Python, Golang, or Bash, adhering to high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Cloud Deployment Manager, to manage infrastructure efficiently and effectively.
• Experience or strong familiarity with Linux operating system administration, including an in-depth understanding of Linux internals such as signals, scheduling, and filesystems.
• Robust knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles, applicable to both cloud-based and on-premises environments, including DNS, network architecture, routing, and an understanding of L3/L7 protocols.
• Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing solutions in a microservices architecture, with a focus on creating resilient, scalable software systems.
• Practical experience in agile development settings, utilizing methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban to enhance team productivity and project delivery.
  
  
  

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

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