About UsPropel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit. To build a recent world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together. We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we’ve been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It’s also why we’re one of North America’s fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work. Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.About YouAs a fast-growing fintech, we stay true to our startup roots. You picture yourself within a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization where your ideas will be heard, and you have an opportunity to showcase your talent. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter and like to wear multiple hats.ResponsibilitiesLeadership & StrategyDefine and execute the strategic roadmap for evolving from DevOps to Infrastructure Platform EngineeringAlign team objectives with organizational goals for cloud infrastructure, security, CI/CD automation, and platform reliabilityMentor, coach, and develop the team, supporting both technical skill development and career progressionLead with empathy, transparency, and consistency, modeling the behaviors of a healthy engineering cultureHands-On Technical LeadershipCollaborate closely with engineers to evaluate trade-offs, improve system design, solve complex problems and raise engineering qualityProvide hands‑on guidance with tools and technologies including Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, GitHub Actions/Jenkins, and cloud‑native patternsLeverage AI tools and automation to improve code quality, reduce toil, and enhance developer experienceEnsure engineering best practices - including testing, security, documentation,



and maintainability - are consistently appliedPlatform EngineeringDesign and deliver internal developer platforms that streamline deployments, reduce cognitive load and support self‑serviceDrive adoption of Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) and modern automation practices using tools like Terraform and AnsibleChampion containerization and orchestration strategies using Kubernetes (EKS) and Helm chartsEmbed Shift‑Left principles by integrating security, compliance, observability, and quality early in the lifecycleOperational ExcellenceOversee standardization and automation of CI/CD pipelines across teams and environmentsEnsure robust observability and incident response frameworks using tools like Datadog, Pager Duty and RootlyImplement security hardening and compliance measures across infrastructure layers by following CIS, PCI standardsSupport internal and external audits by ensuring platform compliance, preparing documentation, and facilitating timely responses to audit inquiriesCollaborationPartner with application teams to enable intuitive, safe, and highly usable self‑service experiencesWork closely with Risk, QA, and Data teams to support evolving business needsProvide clear, accessible updates to senior leadership - highlighting progress, risks, and strategyAdvocate for platform engineering value and help shape organizational understanding of infrastructure maturityRequirementsBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field - or equivalent experience6+ years as a software or infrastructure engineer delivering cloud, infrastructure or platform engineering solutions2+ years leading technical teams or equivalent leadership experienceStrong software engineering background, with hands‑on ability to engage in architecture, debugging, and technical designDeep experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), networking, systems design, and security best practicesExpertise in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and IaC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible)Mandatory: Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and Helm for orchestration and deploymentKnowledge of cost optimization,



site reliability engineering, disaster recovery, and high availability designFamiliarity with shift‑left practices and integrating automation, security, and testing early in pipelinesFluency with AI‑assisted development or operational tooling (e.G. code generation, infrastructure automation, observability insights)Experience using generative AI tools (e.G., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) is an assetAbility to integrate or adopt AI tools in day‑to‑day tasksExcellent project management skills with Agile delivery experienceAbility to influence organizational change and lead cross‑functional initiativesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on clarity, and alignmentBenefits To Joining PropelGrowth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from withinIncredible company cultureCompetitive salary and health benefitsComprehensive vacation packageGroup health and dental benefitsGroup RRSP programSupport for new parentsDiverse and inclusive workplaceSalary Range$125,000 – $155,000. Final compensation is determined by market conditions, location, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education. This role may also be eligible for performance‑based incentive programs and total compensation may include variable incentives, such as bonuses and commissions.Our CulturePropel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within; talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth, making Propel one of North America’s fastest-growing companies and a Best Place to Work.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionPropel welcomes and encourages applications from all groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.AI DisclosureWe use AI to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidates. These tools support our recruitment team, however, all hiring decisions are made by our trained hiring managers and recruitment professionals, not AI.This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager Infrastructure Platform - $125,000 - $155,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Propel
📍 Toronto