Lead Platform Engineering Specialist

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Canada Life Full time

Position Overview

Canada Life is seeking a seasoned Platform Engineering Leader to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity. This role, titled Sr DevOps Engineering Specialist Lead, is ideal for a technology expert passionate about tackling complex challenges. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability, stability, and performance of our systems while leading initiatives in Platform Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across business and IT to meet project objectives.
  • Identify and address areas for improvement in processes, risk management, security, and system resiliency.
  • Oversee projects from inception to completion.
  • Influence and guide teams through effective leadership.
  • Conduct root cause analyses and share findings with the organization.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance application resilience.
  • Serve as a mentor and advocate for Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
  • Promote and lead the expansion of application ecosystem instrumentation for proactive monitoring.
  • Identify and address architectural issues that may affect system stability and resilience.
Qualifications
  • Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications in Agile, Project Management, Cloud, DevOps, or SRE.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Strong enthusiasm and a proactive approach.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Commitment to improving the Canada Life experience.
  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Scrum, Agile, Kanban, or similar methodologies.
  • Strong sense of accountability and a focus on delivering quality solutions.
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
  • Comprehensive understanding of technology platforms, including on-premises and cloud environments, operating systems, software development, system performance, and networking.
  • Passion for continuous learning and coaching others.
  • Excellent communication skills and empathy to complement technical expertise.
  • Adept at leading and collaborating with diverse teams.

At Canada Life, we value diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees and customers feel respected and supported. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and providing equal access to employment opportunities. We strive to remove barriers and accommodate individuals during the application process as needed.

Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of Canadians and become part of a trusted organization that serves millions across the country.



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