Scrawlr is a company building a software platform and series of products dedicated to enabling alternative forms of communication layered on existing internet content, together with delivering superior monetization flexibility and content ownership for content generators.
Why you should work here
We are working on a transformational project that we believe will have a global impact, and we expect our team members to solve complex, unique technical problems daily. Our team members are given a high degree of product ownership, including the latitude to propose and implement approaches that can be divergent from all standard or existing solutions.
Scrawlr is committed to maintaining an environment in which all ideas are taken seriously and great ideas are adopted, allowing dedicated employees to effect change and to dictate their progression within the organization.
Summary
We are seeking a Lead Software Infrastructure Developer to architect, implement, and evolve the core infrastructure powering its consumer-facing cloud applications. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for engineers who thrive in autonomous environments and are driven by ownership, accountability, and delivering results with minimal oversight. This role combines deep technical execution with system-level thinking and team influence. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, a systems thinker, and a hands-on leader who can scale infrastructure reliably while enabling development velocity.
Role Overview
What to Expect A high-autonomy environment with little day-to-day oversight
Full ownership over infrastructure and platform engineering responsibilities
Direct influence over tooling, practices, and team processes
Accountability for delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective systems




Close collaboration with engineering, product, and business stakeholders
The opportunity to shape and lead Scrawlr’s long-term infrastructure vision Responsibilities
Your role will include, but will not be limited to: Architecting and maintaining infrastructure across AWS and GCP for scale performance, and cost-efficiency
Building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions and Circle CI
Defining and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices using Terraform
Leading cloud security efforts including IAM, network controls, and compliance tooling
Managing platform services such as Open VPN, Google Workspace, and Mailgun
Owning deployment workflows for Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store apps
Monitoring system performance, managing cloud spend, and resolving operational issues
Providing technical direction and mentorship to the Dev Ops and engineering teams
Aligning infrastructure priorities with product timelines and business goals Expected Responsibility Split 50% Technical Execution: Designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, writing and reviewing code, automating deployment processes, and ensuring system reliability and scalability.
30% Leadership & Planning: Leading and mentoring software infrastructure developers, setting team direction, aligning work with business goals,



and collaborating cross-functionally on roadmaps and milestone delivery.
20% Administrative & Operational Oversight: Managing cloud costs, access control, security tools, internal systems (e.g., Google Workspace, Mailgun), and compliance-related configurations. Required Skills & Experience Over five (5) years of experience in Dev Ops, infrastructure, or platform engineering
Proven track record of working independently and delivering in low-supervision environments
Expertise in CI/CD systems (e.g., Git Hub Actions, Circle CI)
Deep experience with AWS and GCP cloud platforms
Advanced Terraform and infrastructure-as-code proficiency
Strong understanding of cloud monitoring, performance, and cost optimization
Familiarity with VPN tools, especially Open VPN
Experience with Git Hub repository architecture and access control
Administration of Google Workspace and Mailgun
Robust knowledge of cloud security practices and operational compliance
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence systems, and drive results Nice to Have Skills & Experience AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer)
Hashi Corp Terraform Associate certification
Security certifications (CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Security+)
Experience with SOC2, ISO 27001, or GDPR compliance
Contributions to open-source infrastructure or internal platform tooling
$170,000 - $190,000 per year base salary plus an options grant commensurate with capacity for contribution to the team Position Type Nature: Permanent, full-time, and in person
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime required
Start Date: Immediate Please note:
Candidates must be currently authorised to work in Canada.
We are an equal opportunity em

📌 Lead Infrastructure Software Developer (Vancouver)
🏢 Scrawlr
📍 Vancouver