Job DescriptionLocation: Remote - CanadaAbout this roleLike 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 doDefine, build, and operate the internal platform as a product, with clear users (developers, IT teams) and measurable outcomesDevelop and execute a platform roadmap, service catalog, and self‑service capabilities (e.G., setting provisioning, templates, pipelines) including reusable components and standardized patternsContinuously improve developer experience (DevEx) by reducing friction and increasing autonomyArchitect and manage cloud environments in Azure and AWS, including high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience strategiesLead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Define scalable, secure, and cost‑effective infrastructure patternsPartner closely with Security teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and platform servicesImplement automated security controls (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management)



and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirementsEnforce 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 productivityEstablish and govern scalable, secure, and reusable integration patterns across systems (APIs, messaging, event‑driven architecture)Drive maturity of CI/CD pipelines and release automationEnable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows and reduce manual effort through automationImplement 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 teamsQualificationsWhat you bringCapabilities and experience:Platform product mindset (treating internal platforms as products)Deep cloud and infrastructure expertiseDevSecOps and security‑first thinkingIntegration and API architecture knowledgeAI/automation awareness and practical applicationLeadership and team developmentSystems thinking and scalability focusStrong communication and stakeholder engagementBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldSeven (7) + years in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineeringThree (3)



+ years in leadership rolesStrong experience with Microsoft Azure; working knowledgeof AWSHands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure pipelinesExperience designing and managing integrations and APIsFamiliarity with AI tools and their application in engineering workflowsExperience with observability, monitoring, reliability engineering, and incident management practicesStrong understanding of identity and access management, including lifecycle and access control modelsExperience working in Agile/DevOps environmentsPreferred Criteria:Azure Solutions Architect Expert / DevOps Engineer ExpertAWS CertificationsCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similarExperience implementing platform engineering / internal developer platformsExperience with AI/ML platforms or MLOps conceptsExperience with FinOps practices and cloud cost governanceExperience in regulated or security‑sensitive environmentsAdditional InformationWhat we offerCompetitive salary of $120,000 - $130,000 per yearComprehensive and flexible health and dental benefitsRRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earningsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesGenerous time‑off policies that promote work/life balanceA diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamworkThe opportunity to do work that makes a difference!Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging MatterWCG 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Platform Engineering Manager - $120,000 - $130,000 A Year - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Wcg
📍 Winnipeg