Software Engineer, Infrastructure

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our platforms and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems.

Your days will include working with software engineers on our product lines, collaborating with support and quality engineers to troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and working closely on AWS, Kubernetes, and Istio, among other tools. You will face a new and exciting challenge involving pair programming, software reliability engineering, and security every day.

To thrive in this role, you should have a good understanding of AWS services and be familiar with Kubernetes and Istio service mesh administration. You must also continuously keep up to date with tools and services that will help the company address business needs through efficient and highly available infrastructure. 

Please note: This role will be hybrid in-office in our Toronto office 2-3 days a week.

Here’s what you can expect as a Platform Infrastructure engineer:

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions on AWS. Confidence in troubleshooting VPC networking issues.
• Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in infrastructure and platform engineering.
• Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio administration.
• Being curious by diving deep into different tech stacks when needed. As a polyglot company, the candidate will be the best fit if eager to learn popular languages and frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Golang, NodeJs, Java, and PHP.

To thrive in this role you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, SRE, or related roles.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash (we also use GoLang).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, Circle CI and Jenkins.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

What VTS Values & How We Show It

• Strive for Excellence - We know your potential is unlimited. Take advantage of our executive coaches and our training and career development programs available to all employees! 
• Be Customer Obsessed - We’re employee obsessed too! VTS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits (including dental and vision), pre-tax commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Not to mention the fun stuff - monthly happy hours, wellness events, clubs, and team lunches! 
• Be Curious - Benefit from a culture that promotes new learning. VTS offers an education stipend to all employees! 
• Move as One - We work in an open floor plan to promote cross-functional collaboration. 
• Take Ownership - Be an owner of the company you’re building with our equity packages. 
• Appreciate the Difference - VTS embraces and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of a strong work-life balance. We offer a flexible PTO policy, generous family leave program, and more! 

About VTS:

VTS is the commercial real estate industry’s only technology company that unifies owners, operators, brokers, and tenants in a single platform to capitalize on opportunities revealed in every square foot of their properties. In 2013, VTS revolutionized the commercial real estate industry’s leasing operations with what is now VTS Lease. Today, the VTS Platform is the largest first-party data source in the industry, transforming how strategic decisions are made and executed by CRE professionals across the globe.

With the VTS Platform, consisting of VTS Lease, VTS Market, VTS Activate, and VTS Data, every business stakeholder in commercial real estate is given real-time market information and workflow tools to do their job with unparalleled speed and intelligence. VTS is the global leader, with more than 60% of Class A office space in the U.S., and 12 billion square feet of office, retail, and industrial space is managed through our platform worldwide. VTS’ user base includes over 45,000 CRE professionals and industry-leading customers such as Blackstone, Brookfield Properties, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, BXP, Oxford Properties, JLL, and CBRE. To learn more about VTS, and to see our open roles, visit www.vts.com.

VTS maintains offices in New York City, London, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco.

To learn more about VTS and to see our open roles, visit us at vts.com or follow us on Instagram (@WeAreVTS), Twitter (@WeAreVTS), or LinkedIn.

DE&I Commitment

VTS embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

VTS will provide any necessary accommodation during the recruitment and selection process to an employee or applicant with a disability. 

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know at ta@vts.com