About TMX Group TMX Group operates global markets and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth, and success of businesses, traders, and investors. Key operations include the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, the Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, and various other market infrastructures. TMX is headquartered in Toronto with offices across North America and key international markets. Role Summary As the Principal Automation Engineer, you will serve as the strategic leader for infrastructure automation across the TMX Group, driving the transition toward a "Platform Engineering" model focused on our self-hosted physical datacenters. You will define the enterprise roadmap for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Ansible Automation Platform and Terraform, and spearhead the integration of Generative AI tools to enhance organizational agility. Key Accountabilities Platform Strategy and Core Infrastructure : Define and drive the enterprise strategy for Platform Engineering and IaC using Ansible and Terraform for both bare‑metal and virtualized infrastructure (RedHat, OpenShift, VMware). Governance and Technical Expertise : Establish architectural governance and automated compliance guardrails for security, ensuring high availability within a regulated financial environment. Generative AI Integration and Innovation : Spearhead the integration and adoption of Generative AI tools (e.G., Copilot, Claude) to augment engineering velocity, code development, and autonomous operations. Technical Leadership and Team Development : Act as the SME for low‑level performance tuning, observability (Splunk/Grafana), and OS lifecycle management (RedHat Satellite). Provide direct technical oversight and mentorship to Automation and Systems Engineers. Skills and Experience Experience : 10+ years in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Automation, or Platform Engineering in an enterprise context.



Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Core Datacenter/Linux Expertise :Mastery of RedHat Linux (8, 9, 10) and core fundamentals: PXE, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, LVM/XFS, host‑based firewall/SSH configuration, and performance tuning. Deep expertise in self‑hosted physical datacenters. Experience with virtualization and container platforms: OpenShift, VMware. Storage solutions: NetApp, PURE, Portworx. Observability: Splunk Observability/Cloud, Grafana. Automation & IaC: Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform. Generative AI & Programming : Advanced proficiency in Python; hands‑on experience leveraging Generative AI tools to automate complex workflows. Communication : Robust enterprise‑level verbal and written communication and leadership skills. Salary Range $125/hour – $145/hour CAD (guideline; actual compensation mayvary). The salary offered may vary based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits & Culture Excitement – Explore emerging technology and innovation, the digital future of global markets, and leading‑edge initiatives.Connection – Build rich connections across multicultural hubs worldwide.Impact – Power mission‑critical systems that drive global economic advancement.Wellness – Flexible workstyle, generous time‑off, and resources that support work‑life balance.Growth – Opportunities for professional growth and impact within a dynamic, forward‑thinking team. Application Information Recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position. TMX is not currently sponsoring work‑permit applications; candidates must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and that reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Automation Engineer (12 Month Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 TMX Group
📍 Toronto