[Hiring] Senior SRE / Platform Engineer @Aequilibrium Software

Role Description

This role involves working closely with Senior Full Stack Developers to architect, deploy, and scale innovative applications for global brands in gaming, entertainment, and finance. You will be a Platform Engineer dedicated to developer experience (DevEx), multi-cloud resilience, and the integration of Generative AI into the operational lifecycle.

• Design and manage high-availability infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP, ensuring seamless cross-cloud connectivity and disaster recovery.
• Build and maintain internal developer platforms (IDP) that empower developers to self-serve infrastructure while maintaining governance.
• Integrate AI tools (GitHub Copilot for CLI, AI-driven observability, and automated incident summarization) to accelerate troubleshooting and reduce Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR).
• Standardize environment provisioning using Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane across diverse cloud providers.
• Architect sophisticated pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins, incorporating automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) and "canary" deployment strategies.
• Implement "Golden Signals" monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic. Lead post-incident reviews to drive systemic improvements.
• Implement Zero Trust architecture, manage secrets (HashiCorp Vault/Azure Key Vault), and ensure compliance in highly regulated environments (Fintech/Public Sector).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in SRE, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in at least two of the "Big Three" (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE) and OpenShift.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for building custom automation tooling and operators.
• Advanced experience with Terraform (including module development) and/or Cloud-native tools (CloudFormation, Bicep).
• Proven ability to use Generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or specialized AI agents) to optimize infrastructure code, debug complex logs, and automate documentation.
• Experience building end-to-end pipelines that support polyglot applications (Java, .NET, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of cloud security (IAM, VPC Peering, Private Links) and vulnerability management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Canadian resident with Citizenship or PR Status.

Requirements

• Experience managing containerized Apache Solr or Elasticsearch at scale.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (Banking, Credit Unions, or Public Sector).
• Experience in infrastructure cost optimization and cloud spend management.

Benefits

• CAD $100,000 – $160,000 annually
• Full remote work
• Comprehensive benefit plan
• Training and career development opportunities
• Regular in-person social events for those near Vancouver or Toronto

Company Description

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and innovation services firm focused on strategy, experience design, and technology. Through AEQ Innovate, we explore and build next-generation solutions using XR, AI, and immersive technologies to elevate employee training, onboarding, and human-centered experiences. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences.