Scotiabank

Senior Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure as Code

Scotiabank$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, focusing on Terraform and reusable IaC codebases.
  • Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, specifically Azure and GCP, handling both VMs and Kubernetes workloads.
  • Strong understanding of container orchestration patterns like Helm and ArgoCD/Flux.
  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines and governance processes in regulated cloud environments.
  • Ability to work autonomously on complex problems, with a knack for cross-collaboration to find solutions.
  • Proven capability to mentor others and share technical knowledge through documentation and code reviews.
  • Strategic approach to improving existing brownfield platforms incrementally.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and support multiple cloud initiatives across Azure and GCP.
  • Guide internal teams on infrastructure design and best practices for cloud adoption.
  • Develop and enhance reusable Terraform modules for better scalability across the enterprise.
  • Troubleshoot existing cloud infrastructures and streamline onboarding workflows.
  • Contribute to policy-as-code initiatives and governance mechanisms in cloud environments.
  • Create and enhance landing zones to meet compliance needs like PCI.
  • Collaborate with Principal Engineers to define and uphold cloud platform standards.

Benefits

  • Work in a culture focused on building cloud platforms as products for broader enterprise use.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an accessible work environment.
  • Opportunities for upskilling through online courses and professional development programs.
  • Competitive rewards package, including flexible vacation and benefits starting day one.
  • Engagement programs that foster community involvement and a sense of belonging.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 259821

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Information Security and Control division, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted adhere to governing regulations, internal policies.

The Role:
The Senior Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure as Code within Cloud Platform Engineering at Scotiabank Canada is a senior individual contributor role focused on accelerating and enabling enterprise-wide cloud adoption through strong engineering practices, reusable infrastructure patterns, and cross team collaboration.

This role is aligned under the Cloud Product organization and operates horizontally across Cloud Engineering verticals rather than being embedded in a single focus delivery team. You will work across Azure and GCP, integrating with multiple delivery models and closely working with the CIO-aligned teams consuming our patterns to better help them operationalize secure, scalable, and compliant Cloud solutions. You will help to bridge gaps with CIO teams, prioritizing and meeting their needs that in turn improves cloud platform engineering reach and adoptability.

Rather than owning a single platform, service, or execution lane, Senior Cloud Engineers in this role are expected to apply sound engineering judgment across a variety of problem spaces; balancing standards, delivery realities, and evolving platform capabilities.

What You'll Do:

Cross Platform Enablement
  • Integrate with multiple cloud delivery initiatives across Azure and GCP.
  • Support internal teams consuming cloud platforms by providing guidance on infrastructure design, deployment patterns, and operational best practices.
  • Operate effectively across varied delivery models without being tied to a single backlog or pipeline.


Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Develop, extend, and support the adoption of reusable Terraform modules, cloud and DevOps patterns across the enterprise.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing cloud foundations, onboarding workflows, shared infrastructure pipelines, and tenant consumables.
  • Apply practical engineering judgment to improve IaC solutions to meet unique CIO needs while maintaining compatibility with existing environments.


Governance & Compliance Support
  • Contribute to the evolution of policy-as-code and governance mechanisms (e.g., HashiCorp Sentinel, Open Policy Agent).
  • Support regulated cloud environments, including the creation and enhancement of cloud platform landing zones to achieve PCI and other compliance frameworks.
  • Help ensure governance controls are effective, scalable, and adoptable by delivery teams.


Developer Experience and CI/CD Contributions
  • Participate in both traditional virtual machine and container-based platforms development and adoption, including self-service consumable patterns and internally managed as a service Kubernetes offerings.
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows and automation supporting infrastructure and platform delivery (e.g., GitHub Actions).
  • Identify common failure patterns and contribute improvements that increase reliability and developer experience.


Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
  • Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers across cloud domains to align solutions with platform standards and product direction.
  • Share knowledge through documentation, design discussions, demos, and code reviews.
  • Provide informal mentorship and guidance to other engineers when working across teams.


What You'll Bring:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and shared IaC codebases.
  • Experience with Kubernetes patterns (Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD/Flux).
  • Practical experience across Azure and GCP, supporting VM, Kubernetes and other cloud-native workloads.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure CI/CD and cloud governance in regulated environments.
  • Comfort operating in brownfield environments and improving platforms incrementally.
  • Comfortable working independently on complex ambiguous problems and collaborating across organizational boundaries to solve them.
  • Demonstrated technical credibility and the ability to influence outcomes through collaboration rather than formal authority
  • Self-directed, with the ability to ramp up quickly and operate independently


Working Conditions

Work in standard office-based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!

What's in it for you?
  • You'll join a team focused on building cloud platforms as products, enabling delivery teams across the enterprise rather than acting as a centralized gatekeeper or operating within a narrow delivery focus. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, problem domains, and stakeholders.


  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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