DevOps Engineer

Ontario Cannabis Store; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis retailer in Ontario is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on bridging software development and IT operations by automating and streamlining code integration, testing, and deployment. Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in Azure services and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with proven problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps role with Microsoft environments.
• Experience in managing Azure infrastructure across multiple regions.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Automate system tasks using Python and other tools.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps.
• Monitor system health and performance using Azure Monitor.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Automation with Python

CI/CD pipelines

Azure services

Scripting languages

Networking and security practices

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Dynamics 365

SonarQube

Job description

About Us

The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start‑up in a ground‑breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll bridge software development and IT operations to enable faster, more reliable software delivery. You’ll focus on automating and streamlining code integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

As our DevOps Engineer, you’ll build strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to manage application infrastructure and code deployments across development, testing, and production environments. You’ll use your problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot automation issues and optimize system performance, all while keeping a results‑oriented focus on reliability, scalability, and reducing time‑to‑market for software solutions.

About Your Day

• Automate system tasks using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps and Dynamics 365, including environment configurations, approval workflows, and automated build/deployment processes.
• Monitor system health and performance using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Azure Workbooks, and tagging practices; analyze metrics to support troubleshooting and optimization.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and ARM templates, ensuring reusable and scalable deployments.
• Support containerized applications in Kubernetes and Docker for business‑as‑usual operations and deployments.
• Deploy applications using standard rollout methods and traffic routing tools such as Azure Front Door.
• Ensure security and compliance during deployments using Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Manage source control and code quality through code reviews, branching strategies, and version control across platforms like Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, Shopify, and custom solutions.
• Integrate CRM workflows with Azure services to enhance data flow and task automation.
• Support governance in Power Platform environments, including user roles and data loss prevention (DLP) policies.
• Monitor cloud costs and optimize resources using Azure Advisor and cost tagging strategies.
• Participate in incident response and post‑incident reviews to drive continuous improvement and system resilience.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps role, with recent experience managing Microsoft environments
• Hands‑on experience managing Azure infrastructure across multiple regions.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, including environment setup and secure handling of deployment artifacts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates)
• Experience with Azure services ( AKS, App Services, Azure Functions, Event Grid, Front Door).
• Experience Integrating security gates and compliance checks using tools (e.g. SonarQube, Gitleaks, Trivy, Azure Defender) into build and release stages.
• Experience enforcing governance policies using Azure Policy and subscription‑level controls.
• Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), including environment setup and code deployment.
• Experience supporting Power Platform development and deployment using Azure DevOps.
• Strong working knowledge of coding languages and frameworks (e.g., BASH, PowerShell, Python, SpringBoot, RabbitMQ, REACT, MSSQL, MySQL, COSMOS, Synapse, ADF, Databricks, ELK).
• Proven ability to automate everyday manual tasks using scripting (e.g., BASH, PowerShell, Python, zsh).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, integrating vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and secure coding standards.
• Understanding of Azure security features including RBAC, Key Vault, and Private Endpoints.
• Familiarity with service reliability concepts such as SLAs, error budgets, performance tracking.
• Familiarity with data migration strategies, dual‑write, and virtual entities between F&O, CRM, and Dataverse.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to identify system inefficiencies, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Self‑starter with the ability to quickly learn new tools and products.
• Excellent verbal and written documentation skills.

About the Job

• Location: Toronto, ON near York Mills and Yonge Street
• Hours of Work: 36.25 a week
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000-$115,000. This is a pay grade 7 role, with a salary range of $82,623.96 - $123,507.59. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.