Site Reliability Engineer (Winnipeg)

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Systems Management and Engineering, the Site Reliability Engineer will design, build, and maintain Azure‑based cloud infrastructure and developer platforms that enable our engineering teams to deliver high‑quality software products efficiently.

This is an entry‑level position ideal for recent graduates or early‑career professionals passionate about Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision and manage Azure cloud resources with a PaaS‑forward approach.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and containerized applications.
• Maintain and patch virtual machines (Windows) including self‑hosted build agents for Azure DevOps.
• Apply security patches and updates to both Windows and Linux systems in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Manage source code repositories and collaboration workflows using GitHub.
• Monitor platform health, performance, and security using Azure Log Analytics and Grafana Cloud; respond to incidents and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve developer experience and platform capabilities.
• Create and maintain documentation for platform services, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in on‑call rotation to support production systems.
• Follow infrastructure and security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Assist in capacity planning and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or related roles.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud platform (AWS knowledge beneficial as secondary skill).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) and cloud‑native architectures.
• Understanding of Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of infrastructure as code principles using Terraform for Azure.
• Understanding of Git version control and GitHub for repository management.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems administration.
• Experience with system patching, updates, and maintenance procedures.
• Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
• Experience with Azure PaaS services and serverless computing patterns.
• Experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure provisioning.
• Familiarity with Backstage or other developer portal platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, self‑hosted build agents, and release management.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux virtual machine management and patch management.
• Proficiency with GitHub workflows, actions, and repository management.
• Knowledge of Azure Log Analytics, Grafana Cloud, and Azure Monitor for observability.
• Understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with AWS cloud services as a secondary platform.
• Working knowledge of AI trends, tools and best practices.
• Financial services industry experience or interest.
• Relevant certifications (Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Terraform Associate, CKA).

Advantages

• Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations.
• Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies (paid time off for voting, bereavement, sick leave).
• Well‑being support through our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing champions, and monthly events.
• Health and financial security (medical, life, disability insurance, retirement plans).
• Sustainability initiatives (paid time off for volunteering, donation‑matching).
• Inclusion networks such as Count Me In, View email address on ca.talent.com, View email address on ca.talent.com, View email address on ca.talent.com, View email address on ca.talent.com.
• Career development via online learning and accredited courses.
• Recognition through a global recognition program and employee surveys.

Finastra is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will accommodate applicants’ needs upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process.