DevOps Engineer

Zafin; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zafin, an AI-driven platform company based in Toronto, is seeking a strong Golang engineer to build and optimize local development environments using Cobra CLI and Kind. You will develop CLI tools, manage local Kubernetes clusters, and streamline the developer experience to align with cloud-based workflows.

Role emphasizes agile delivery, collaboration with product teams, and clear technical documentation. Hybrid mode in Toronto area with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong Golang skills with Cobra CLI for CLI tools.
• Experience in writing BFF applications using Golang/Java.
• Expertise in Kind (Kubernetes in Docker) for local clusters.
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Shell scripting, Kustomize, Helm, and Argo CD for deployment automation.
• Experience with Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize local development environments using Cobra CLI and Kind.
• Develop CLI tools and manage local Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams to implement solutions on Zafin's SaaS platform.
• Articulate functional and technical capabilities of the SaaS solution.
• Perform fit-gap analysis to align requirements with out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Execute user stories and backlog items with Agile methodology.
• Prepare technical documentation and support code reviews and containerized deployment.
• Organize and run unit and integration tests.

Skills

Golang

Cobra CLI

Golang/Java BFF

Kind (Kubernetes in Docker)

Docker

Kubernetes

Argo CD

Azure

Shell scripting

Kustomize

Helm

GitOps

Tools

Kind

Docker

Kubernetes

Argo CD

GitHub Actions/Jenkins

Job description

Zafin is an AI platform company helping regulated institutions modernize how critical work is designed, governed, and delivered. Our technology enables organizations to move faster while maintaining the governance, accountability, and control required in highly regulated environments.

Our portfolio includes Zafin AIOS, an agent orchestration platform for governed AI work; the Zafin Banking Platform, which helps banks modernize product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, and relationship management; and Zafin IO, an integration platform that connects data, systems, and workflows across complex enterprise environments.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Zafin partners with leading financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. As AI transforms the future of financial services, we're building the platforms that help regulated organizations adopt AI responsibly and at scale.

What’s the opportunity?

This role focuses on building andoptimizinglocal development environments using Cobra CLI and Kind. You will develop CLI tools, manage local Kubernetes clusters, and streamline the developer experience to ensure smooth integration with cloud-based workflows.

What will you do?

• Work closely with product and delivery teams to develop solutions using determined stack on Zafin's SaaS platform
• Strong ability to articulate key functional and technical capabilities of SaaS solution
• Work with team members and leads to perform fit-gap analysis exercise to assess business requirements and align them with out of the box capabilities and work closely with cross-functional teams todetermineaction plan to address gaps
• Execute on user stories and backlog items, and prepare specificationsutilizingagilemethodology
• Prepare key implementation deliverables technical documentation/ specification while supporting code reviews / pull requests and containerized deployment
• Organize and execute unit and integration tests within and across functional areas

Mode of Work: Hybrid

Minimum Requirements

• Strong skills in Golang, specifically with Cobra CLI for building command-line tools.
• Experience in writing BFF application using Golang/Java
• Expertisein Kind (Kubernetes in Docker) for setting up and managing local Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiencyin Docker and Kubernetes.
• Shell scripting,Kustomize, Helm, and Argo CD for deployment automation.
• Experience with Azure

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in using Golang/Cobra CLI to build robust CLI tools tailored for local development environments. We may consider you if you have strong skills in Java too.
• Proficient in setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters using Kind for local testing and development.
• Experience with Docker for containerizing applications
• Familiar withGitOpspractices using Argo CD to streamline deployments from local environments to staging and production.
• Experience with pipeline like GitHub actions / Jenkins
• Able to use shell scripting,Kustomize, and Helm to automate configuration and deployment processes.
• Knowledgeable in Azure tofacilitateseamless transitions from local to cloud environments.

Additional Job Details

• Vacancy Status: Open position to be filled
• Expected Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000
• Mode of Work: Hybrid
• Use of AI: Zafinmay use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or other forms of automated technology to screen and/or assess applicants for this position. Zafin will notutilizeAI for conducting interviews and/or making hiring decisions.

What’s in it for you

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Want to learn more about what you can look forward to during your career with us? Visit our careers site and our openings:zafin.com/careers

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Zafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin’s privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Zafin described in the candidate privacy notice.