Cloud Technology Engineer Full-time Job

Reporting to the Manager, Technology Engineering, the Cloud Technology Engineer supports the organization’s cloud strategy by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures, evaluating emerging cloud technologies, and providing recommendations for adoption. He/She/They provides architectural oversight of cloud workloads, supports the evaluation and recommendation of cloud services and tools, and maintains cloud solution documentations and standards to ensure their accuracy and timeliness. The position also supports the establishment and enforcement of cloud governance frameworks, drives cloud migration initiatives and optimizes cloud performance by reengineering solutions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, and administration and configuration of enterprise grade IT Infrastructure in a corporate environment.
• Considerable experience in planning, researching, designing, and qualifying Cloud and on-premise infrastructure solutions. 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, acceptable to the Employer

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of both Microsoft and Oracle environments.
• Extensive knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recover in the cloud. 
• Considerable working knowledge of deploying applications and containers utilizing infrastructure and platform services in Public Cloud such as: 
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
• Considerable working knowledge in building CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tools and techniques.
• Considerable working knowledge in the following technology platforms:
  • Oracle WebLogic, RDBMS
  • Java/J2E, Oracle ADF
  • NET / SQL Server
  • Linux
• Considerable working knowledge of cloud automation and infrastructure as code (bicep, terraform, ARM templates). 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational and time management skills. 
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget. 
• Ability to plan and execute migration to cloud services in alignment with the organization’s strategic direction. 
• Criminal Record Check is required.

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing theyve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while theyre here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.