Cloud Platform Engineer

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer to support the cloud strategy for a Big Five Bank. The role involves designing and managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards, and leveraging best practices for cloud development. This position offers a hybrid work option based on the candidate's experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance

401K program with company match

Professional development resources, including training and certifications

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud platforms, preferably with certifications in AWS or Azure.
• Proficient in programming with Python, Typescript, or NodeJS.
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and services.
• Automate deployment processes and maintain cloud security standards.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud capabilities and connectivity.

Skills

Python

Typescript

NodeJS

AWS

Azure

DevOps

Terraform

CICD

Data Engineering

Education

Cloud certifications (AWS or Azure)

Tools

AWS CDK

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Jenkins

Job description

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Cloud Platform Engineer with extensive programming abilities with Python, Typescript or NodeJS, an in-depth cloud background with AWS or Azure, and DevOps experience to place at our client, a Big Five Bank.

Terms: 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of a 12-month extension.

Location: Hybrid twice a month is preferred with an office in Downtown Toronto. however open to remote for the right candidate with EST working hours.

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Cameron at [e-mail] . Please reference Cloud Platform Engineer – DevOps Automation.

• Project: The Bank is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support the Bank’s cloud strategy, which is focused on innovation and leveraging rapidly emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their customers.
• The Cloud DevOps Automation Team is focused on the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of the core Cloud Platforms across the Bank.
• The Cloud Platform Engineer will help evolve the core cloud platform, by leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connecting to our strategic cloud suppliers, providing a platform for innovation for the entire Bank.
• Job Description: Design, implement and integrate the bank’s Cloud Platform, core, and shared services.
• Design, implement and manage hybrid cloud connectivity and intra-cloud networking.
• Develop patterns for automated provisioning, management, scalability, and security.
• Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance standards and controls.
• Be the major contributor to IaC modules: develop new modules, maintain existing modules.
• Design and plan enterprise-scale cloud environments including application dependencies, data storage and flow, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date architectural templates, build an operational documentation of the technical environment.
• Continuously enhance the capability, security, and experience of the enterprise Hybrid cloud.
• Technical Requirements: Extensive experience in the following tools and technologies:
• Data Engineering background/knowledge
• Typescript
• NodeJS
• Python
• AWS CDK
• Terraform
• CICD
• Open Policy Agent/Policy as Code
• Azure DevOps pipeline design and architecture
• Github Actions
• CircleCI
• Jenkins
• Agile Framework
• Extensive cloud platform experience and skills:
• Certifications in AWS and/or Azure.
• DynomoDB
• ECS
• Step Functions
• Cognito
• API Gateway
• IAM
• WebApp
• AKS
• ACI
• Key Vault
• SQL MI
• Interview Process: Interviews will take place in two rounds with a technical screening component.
• This is a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.
• This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.
• If you are not a 99% match to the above and want to be considered for other opportunities at our enterprise clients, register for our Talent Network where you can receive job alerts about new opportunities that match your interests.
• Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:
Contract

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA

Job Type:
Applications and Data Management