Remote Software Architect, Infrastructure

Description:

• Building, maintaining, scaling, and hardening AWS infrastructure to support current and future platform needs
• Enhancing security posture of Loopio’s infrastructure to safeguard customer data
• Collaborating with InfoSec, Architecture, and Engineering teams to determine optimal solutions for services on AWS platform
• Automating manual tasks to enable team focus on security enhancements, technology evaluation, and feature launches
• Participating in strategic decisions regarding platform and technology, cost-saving strategies, and process improvements
• Engaging in project-based work like software upgrades, centralized logging, automated monitoring, and configuration management
• Mentoring team members, offering technical guidance, and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and feedback
• Supporting Incident Response and participating in on-call rotations
• Enhancing incident response and disaster recovery processes through failure scenario simulations

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as an infrastructure architect
• Background in high growth agile software development environment
• Emphasis on automation and reducing manual tasks
• Leadership qualities within the team, demonstrating candor and curiosity
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Route 53, VPCs, etc)
• Strong grasp of Immutable Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like CloudWatch and Datadog
• Understanding of best practices for delivering cloud-based managed applications globally
• Passion for continuous improvement and fostering a feedback-driven culture

Benefits:

• Remote-first workplace with flexibility and two Hub Regions in Toronto and Vancouver
• Collaboration through virtual means with established core sync hours and focus time
• Support for personal development with ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s
• Autonomy and responsibility to explore new ideas and push creative boundaries
• Emphasis on personal and professional growth with a professional mastery allowance
• Remote work setup including MacBook laptop, monthly phone and internet allowance, and work-from-home budget
• Opportunities for connections in a remote-first environment through Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusive culture with opportunities for fun, learning, and making a big impact