22 Jan
Scotiabank
Toronto
Senior Platform Engineering, Capital Markets Technology
Requisition ID: 213715
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
About the Role: We are seeking a
Senior Platform Engineer
to join our dynamic
Capital Markets Platform Engineering
team.
This role will focus on designing, building, and maintaining a secure, scalable, and resilient platform infrastructure with
Kubernetes
and
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
as the core technologies.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in container orchestration, cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities: Kubernetes & GKE Management: Design, deploy, and maintain
Kubernetes
clusters on
GKE
/
on-premises infrastructure
for mission-critical capital markets applications, ensuring high availability, scalability, and compliance with security standards.
Platform Automation: Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like
Terraform
,
Helm
, and
Ansible
to automate cluster provisioning, scaling, and maintenance.
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Architect and manage cloud infrastructure within
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
with a focus on cost optimization, network security, and performance.
CI/CD Enablement: Implement and optimize
CI/CD pipelines
for containerized applications using tools like
Jenkins
,
ArgoCD
, and
Git
Lab CI
ensuring rapid and secure software delivery.
Observability & Monitoring: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools such as
Dynatrace, Prometheus
,
ELK Stack
, and
Google Cloud Operations Suite
.
Security & Compliance: Ensure platforms meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements for capital markets, including
RBAC
,
service mesh
,
encryption
, and
network policies
.
Collaboration & Mentoring: Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to promote a Dev
Ops culture and mentor junior engineers on platform engineering best practices.
Incident Management: Participate in L2/L3 on-call rotations and help with incident management, root cause analysis, and proactive risk mitigation.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum
5+ years
of experience in
platform engineering
or
Dev
Ops
roles.
Extensive experience with
Kubernetes
in production environments.
Expertise in container technologies such as
Docker
and
Kubernetes
.
Strong scripting skills with
Python
,
Go
, or
Shell scripting
.
CI/CD tools:
Jenkins
,
ArgoCD
,
Tekton
, or similar.
Monitoring tools: Dynatrace, Prometheus
,
Grafana
,
ELK Stack
,
Google Cloud Operations Suite
.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native services.
Proficiency in
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
tools like
Terraform
and
Helm
.
Key Competencies: Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication skills, especially working with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
Leadership: Ability to mentor junior engineers and advocate for platform engineering best practices.
Why Join Us?
Work in a
fast-paced
and
innovative
environment with cutting-edge technologies.
Contribute to
mission-critical systems
in capital markets.
Career growth opportunities in a forward-thinking, technology-driven organization.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Location(s):
Canada: Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas.
Guided by our purpose: 'for every future', we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site,
alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.
If you require technical assistance, pleaseclick here (https://www.scotiabank.com/careers/en/careers/technical-support-for-applicants.html) .
Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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