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Principal Cloud Platform Engineer

Toronto, ON

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Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000/year
Location: Toronto
Job Description (English)
  • Combine operational support and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, distributed, fault-tolerant cloud services and systems.
  • Ensure cloud services are secure, available, scalable, and optimized for performance.
  • Monitor system capacity and performance, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Test, integrate, and establish key cloud infrastructure components.
  • Maintain services by measuring and monitoring system availability and overall environment health.
  • Scale systems sustainably through automation and continuous improvement to enhance reliability and delivery velocity.
  • Analyze processes and improve operational efficiency by creating streamlined workflows and standards.
  • Integrate cloud architecture, development, administration, and security practices into unified solutions.
  • Design, develop, architect, and deploy cloud-native applications.
  • Collaborate with development teams and technical experts to build enterprise solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
  • Promote the adoption of modern cloud architectures, engineering best practices, and emerging cloud technologies.
  • Review and enhance existing systems to meet evolving requirements.
  • Identify and resolve issues during application deployment processes.
  • Document deployment, maintenance, installation, and operational procedures for applications and infrastructure.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams to enhance cloud expertise.
  • Foster a culture aligned with organizational values, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.
  • Build and support high-performing teams and contribute to talent development.
  • Operate at an enterprise level as a specialist resource for senior stakeholders.
  • Apply creative thinking to solve complex, ambiguous, and non-routine problems.
  • Implement system changes aligned with evolving business and technology trends.
  • Apply risk management principles to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and organizational standards.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of relevant experience with a degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Intermediate proficiency in:
    • Cloud cost management and financial reporting
    • Cloud economics frameworks
    • Relationship building and learning agility
  • Advanced proficiency in:
    • Cloud security, DevOps, and cloud computing
    • Cloud networking, sizing, and optimization
    • Enterprise cloud strategy and governance
    • Programming and scripting languages
    • Technical writing and documentation
    • Data-driven decision-making and analytical problem solving
    • Collaboration across cross-functional teams
    • Managing ambiguity and complex problem-solving
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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This is an active position currently open for hiring. 
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team. 
Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances
emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.