Zip

Tech Lead Manager, Infrastructure

Zip2 weeks ago
Location

Toronto

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Lead

Role

Infrastructure Engineer

Posted

Feb 26, 2026

Full TimeLead

The role

Summary

Zip is seeking a Tech Lead Manager for their Infrastructure team in Toronto, responsible for leading a high-performing team of 4-5 engineers, driving Kubernetes platform development, and supporting multi-region expansion of the company's core infrastructure initiatives.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Manage and develop a high-performing team of 4-5 engineers in the Toronto office, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
Infrastructure Strategy: Define and drive the mission, vision, and strategy for Zip's observability, reliability, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Technical Contribution: Serve as a hands-on technical contributor, actively participating in core infrastructure projects and platform development.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering leaders to support and scale the Toronto engineering team and align with broader organizational goals.
Process Optimization: Establish and continuously refine processes to ensure operational excellence and effective stakeholder communication.

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureExpertise in building and operating large-scale systems using AWS and Kubernetes
Observability ToolsProficiency with monitoring and observability platforms like Datadog
Open-Source TechnologiesStrong understanding and implementation of open-source infrastructure solutions

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field

Experience

Team LeadershipMinimum 5 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of leading infrastructure or platform teams
System ArchitectureExperience in driving major re-architecture projects from initiation to completion

Skills

Required skills

KubernetesAdvanced configuration and management of Kubernetes platforms
Cloud InfrastructureDeep understanding of cloud infrastructure design and implementation
Team ManagementProven ability to mentor, develop, and lead engineering teams

Nice to have

Multi-Region DeploymentExperience with global infrastructure expansion and cross-time zone collaboration
Open-Source ContributionsActive involvement in open-source infrastructure projects

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Start-up equity package offering potential long-term financial upside

Health Coverage

100% coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible Work

Hybrid work model with 5 flexible remote days per quarter

Professional Development

Opportunities for mentorship, team growth, and continuous learning

Wellness Benefits

ClassPass membership, home office stipend, and comprehensive employee support programs

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on infrastructure expertise and system design
  3. 3
    Leadership Assessment — Interview evaluating team management skills and leadership potential
  4. 4
    Team Fit Interview — Meeting with potential team members to assess cultural and collaborative alignment
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview — Discussion with senior engineering leadership about vision and strategic capabilities
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Zip provides an intake-to-pay platform designed to streamline procurement processes, automate approvals, and improve visibility and control for organizations.

San Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2019ziphq.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonGo
Frameworks
Kubernetes
Databases
Distributed Databases
Tools
AWSDatadogTerraform
Other
CI/CD
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