Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineer

Circle K is transforming its Data Engineering and BI platform to meet evolving business needs. We are building modern, scalable, and efficient solutions using cutting-edge technologies. As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing and maintaining our Azure-based cloud data platform. You will work closely with architects, developers, and security teams to ensure robust, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure.

Roles & responsibilities include:

• Implement and maintain Azure-based cloud platform components to support data engineering and BI workloads
• Collaborate with architects to translate high-level designs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform and manage configurations via Git
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for platform services
• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards, including RBAC, encryption, Azure policies for governance, and network controls
• Troubleshoot platform issues and provide operational support for cloud services
• Participate in technical evaluations and proof-of-concepts for new tools and services
• Contribute to platform documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing across teams
• Manage ServiceNow intake workflows and access provisioning for cloud services
• Configure and maintain Azure networking components including NSGs, private endpoints, Azure Front Door, WAF Policies and container app connectivity
• Support API management and backend integration with GitHub workflows
• Coordinate infrastructure changes across global environments to ensure consistency and reliability

Job requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, Master’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, preferably with Microsoft Azure
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure components including networking, storage, compute, and identity
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Experience with FinOps practices for cloud cost optimization
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and its implementation in cloud environments

Soft skills include:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment
• Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice to have:

• Exposure to agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Background in the retail or consumer services industry
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI)
• Familiarity with Databricks and Snowflake platforms
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-700 or AZ-400)