Senior Cloud Platform Lead, Senior Manager in Toronto

At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.

In infrastructure engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable technology infrastructure solutions for clients. Your work will involve network architecture, server management, and cloud computing experience.

Meaningful work you'll be a part of:

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Platform Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Kubernetes and managed cloud-based Kubernetes offerings (AKS, EKS, GKE).
• The candidate must have a robust background in networking, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with a strong focus on network security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with popular cloud-native or SaaS CI/CD solutions, solid understanding of authentication and authorization fundamentals, proficiency in infrastructure as code with a strong preference towards Hashicorp Terraform, and secret management experience are essential for this role.

The skill, experience and knowledge that you'll bring:

• Design, deploy, and optimize/troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using managed cloud-based Kubernetes offerings (AKS, EKS, GKE) for our clients.
• Implement and recommend serverless applications using PaaS solutions such as Google Cloud Functions and Amazon Lambda.
• Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity.
• Implement and manage network security measures including Cloud VPNs, security groups, and firewalls, adhering to best practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using cloud-native or SaaS CI/CD solutions such as Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions.
• Recommend and implement authentication and authorization strategies using common cloud patterns (e.g. SSO, OAuth, OIDC, service accounts, IAM, etc.).
• Utilize infrastructure as code tools (i.e. Terraform) to automate and manage cloud resources.
• Manage secrets using tools like Hashicorp Vault, Google Secret Manager, and Azure KeyVault.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their cloud infrastructure needs and provide tailored solutions that meet their business goals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our solutions remain innovative and effective.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with experience in creating and recommending solution architectures and designs.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and managed cloud-based Kubernetes offerings (AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Experience with PaaS solutions such as Google Cloud Functions and Amazon Lambda.
• Solid networking experience, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with a strong focus on network security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native or SaaS CI/CD solutions such as Argo Workflows, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of authentication (SSO, OAuth, service accounts) and authorization (IAM, RBAC) fundamentals.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code, with a strong preference towards Hashicorp Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with secret management tools such as Hashicorp Vault, Google Secret Manager, and Azure KeyVault.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CKAD).
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance; Level 2 security clearance is an asset.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

Why you’ll love PwC:

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.