Platform Engineering Manager

WCG Services

. Define, build, and operate the internal platform as a product for developers and IT teams .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$120,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud infrastructure management, particularly with Microsoft Azure and AWS, while implementing Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM. Proven ability to enhance developer experience through automation, observability, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

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Cloud Infrastructure ManagementInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)DevSecOps PracticesAzure Solutions Architect Expert CertificationObservability and Incident Management

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructureInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD Pipeline AutomationAPI Design and ManagementObservability PracticesSecurity Controls ImplementationCost GovernanceAI/ML ApplicationDisaster Recovery StrategiesAgile/DevOps Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAWSTerraformBicepARMSASTDASTMonitoring ToolsLogging ToolsIncident Response Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect ExpertDevOps Engineer ExpertAWS CertificationsCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Industry Keywords

Platform EngineeringDevSecOpsIdentity and Access ManagementRegulated EnvironmentsFinOps Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, build, and operate the internal platform as a product for developers and IT teams
Develop and execute a platform roadmap, service catalog, and self-service capabilities
Create reusable components and standardized patterns for environment provisioning, templates, and pipelines
Continuously improve developer experience by reducing friction and increasing autonomy
Architect and manage Azure and AWS cloud environments, including high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies
Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM
Define scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure patterns
Partner with Security teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and platform services
Implement automated security controls, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secrets management
Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Enforce policy-as-code, least-privilege access, zero-trust principles, and identity and access management
Leverage AI/ML for operational insights, anomaly detection, cost optimization, incident response, and engineering productivity
Establish and govern scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns across APIs, messaging, and event-driven architecture
Drive CI/CD pipeline maturity and release automation
Enable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows
Implement observability practices including monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting
Support reliability targets, incident response, and continuous improvement
Contribute to platform governance, standards, and alignment across Security, Architecture, and Development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Seven (7) + years in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering
Three (3) + years in leadership roles
Strong experience with Microsoft Azure; working knowledge of AWS
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure pipelines
Experience designing and managing integrations and APIs
Familiarity with AI tools and their application in engineering workflows
Experience with observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and incident management practices
Strong understanding of identity and access management, including lifecycle and access control models
Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments
Azure Solutions Architect Expert / DevOps Engineer Expert certification preferred
AWS Certifications preferred
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar preferred
Experience implementing platform engineering / internal developer platforms preferred
Experience with AI/ML platforms or MLOps concepts preferred
Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost governance preferred
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments preferred
Candidates who do not quite have the above credentials are encouraged to apply anyway

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
The opportunity to do work that makes a difference