Platform Engineering Manager

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Job DescriptionLocation: Remote - Canada
About this role
Like WCG, you believe in the power of work.
In this role, the Platform Engineering Manager leads the design and operation of WCG’s cloud platform as a product, enabling secure, scalable, and efficient delivery of digital services. You will drive the shift to a modern platform engineering model focused on automation, self-service capabilities, and developer experience, with primary ownership of Azure-based cloud infrastructure (with AWS exposure), IaC, DevOps/DevSecOps, identity and access management, and system integrations, ensuring integrations are scalable and reusable. Partnering closely with Security, Architecture, and Development teams, you will embed security by design, drive the adoption of AI-enabled platform capabilities to enhance engineering productivity, operational insights, and accelerate innovation across the organization.
What you'll do
Define, build, and operate the internal platform as a product, with clear users (developers, IT teams) and measurable outcomes
Develop and execute a platform roadmap, service catalog, and self-service capabilities (e.G., environment provisioning, templates, pipelines) including reusable components and standardized patterns
Continuously improve developer experience (DevEx) by reducing friction and increasing autonomy
Architect and manage cloud environments in Azure and AWS, including high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies
Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
Define scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure patterns
Partner closely with Security teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and platform services
Implement automated security controls (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management) and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Enforce policy-as-code, least privilege access, zero-trust principles, and oversee identity and access management (including lifecycle, federation, and RBAC)
Leverage AI/ML for operational insights, anomaly detection, cost optimization, incident response, and engineering productivity
Establish and govern scalable, secure, and reusableintegration patterns across systems (APIs, messaging, event-driven architecture)
Drive maturity of CI/CD pipelines and release automation
Enable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows and reduce manual effort through automation
Implement observability practices (monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting) and support reliability targets (SLOs/SLAs, incident response, continuous improvement
Contribute to platform governance, standards, and alignment across security, architecture, and development teams
QualificationsWhat you bring
Capabilities and experience:
Platform product mindset (treating internal platforms as products)
Deep cloud and infrastructure expertise
DevSecOps and security-first thinking
Integration and API architecture knowledge
AI/automation awareness and practical application
Leadership and team development
Systems thinking and scalability focus
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
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
Preferred Criteria:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert / DevOps Engineer Expert
AWS Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar
Experience implementing platform engineering / internal developer platforms
Experience with AI/ML platforms or MLOps concepts
Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost governance
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments
Additional InformationWhat we offer
Competitive salary of $120,000 - $130,000 per year
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!
WCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter
WCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.
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