Senior Cloud Platform Lead

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. Those in DevSecOps at PwC will focus on minimising software threats by integrating development, operations and security industry leading practices in order to validate secure, consistent and efficient delivery of software and applications.

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). They should also have proficiency with Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions like Google Cloud Functions and Amazon Lambda. 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.

Meaningful work you'll be a part of:

• 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; Level2 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. The salary range for this position is $173,200 - $223,200. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm‑wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

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.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.