Platform Engineer

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

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Department Overview:

Global Enterprise Services (GES) is one of the foundational divisions of the TMX Group, that empowers internal TMX business lines for their technology needs, operations and digital innovation. GES as a client centric organization focuses on building technology capabilities, enabling our clients with the best technology solutions and providing effective technology financial and resource management processes. The cost effective operation is a key attribute of the GES execution. GES is responsible for delivery of all technology initiatives and services across TMX.

Role Summary:

The Platform Engineer is responsible for management and support of various container technologies in the infrastructure engineering team. The incumbent will design, build and maintain solutions based on business requirements and evaluation of information technology trends and practices.

The engineer will require a broad skill set with excellent problem solving and analytical skills in addition to a strong programmatic, “Infrastructure as Code”, approach to systems and container management.

• The Impact of Your Role

  As a Platform Engineer within Global Enterprise Services (GES), you will be at the heart of TMX Group’s digital evolution. GES is the foundational engine that powers our business lines through cutting-edge technology and operational excellence.

  You aren't just managing servers; you are architecting the resilient, elastic, and secure container ecosystems that drive the global financial markets. You will bridge the gap between legacy stability and future-forward innovation, ensuring our infrastructure is as dynamic as the markets we support.

  What You Will Do

• Architect & Orchestrate: Design and maintain a multi-cloud Kubernetes ecosystem (EKS, GKE, OpenShift, and Rancher) with a focus on high availability and cost-efficiency.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Treat infrastructure like software. You will build, configure, and monitor environments across the SDLC using programmatic, repeatable methods.

• Modernize Networking: Implement and manage advanced architectures, including Service Mesh and loosely coupled designs, to ensure robust service discovery and security.

• CI/CD Leadership: Build and optimize automated pipelines for seamless integration and deployment, leveraging container registries to accelerate delivery.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Security and Data Architects to develop bulletproof failover/failback strategies and data protection protocols.

• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of the curve. You will evaluate emerging tech trends and act as a change agent to evolve our internal practices.

  Who You Are

• A Problem Solver: You have a "systems thinking" approach and can troubleshoot complex, distributed environments under pressure.

• A Continuous Learner: You don’t just use tools; you understand the "why" behind them and enjoy exploring the latest CNCF landscape.

• Organized & Reliable: You can manage competing priorities and contribute to a 24/7 high-stakes environment via rotational on-call support.

• Communicator: You can translate complex technical requirements into actionable designs for stakeholders and vendors alike.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

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