DevOps Engineer

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Toronto, Ontario. The role requires expertise in Hadoop, Linux systems, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include providing Level 3 support, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, hands-on experience with Salt and Terraform, and a minimum of 5 years in enterprise environments, especially within banking or financial services. This position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise environments, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3 support for Hadoop clusters and related components.
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes without relying on predefined scripts.
• Configure and set up Hadoop components and ensure optimal cluster performance.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines within the bank’s infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Red Hat Linux systems and related OS-level configurations.
• Develop and modify Salt scripts for environment provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate with teams to implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Support migration and integration of Hadoop clusters into cloud environments.

Skills

Hadoop expertise (configuration, setup, troubleshooting)

Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux and OS-level administration

Experience with Salt for automation and configuration management

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Cassandra and other distributed databases

Knowledge of Terraform and Ansible

Exposure to JVM tuning and performance optimization

Familiarity with Azure enterprise stack and cloud governance

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Hadoop clusters, Cassandra, and enterprise-level infrastructure automation. This role involves Level 3 support, troubleshooting complex issues, and building scalable solutions for large banking environments. The ideal candidate will have strong problem‑solving skills, hands‑on experience with Linux systems, and proficiency in cloud technologies and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide L3 support for Hadoop clusters and related components.
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes without relying on predefined scripts.
• Configure and set up Hadoop components and ensure optimal cluster performance.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines within the bank’s infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Red Hat Linux systems and related OS-level configurations.
• Develop and modify Salt scripts for environment provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate with teams to implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Support migration and integration of Hadoop clusters into cloud environments (Azure preferred).
• Participate in problem‑solving sessions and provide technical solutions for complex issues.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Hadoop expertise (configuration, setup, troubleshooting).
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux and OS-level administration.
• Experience with Salt for automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and enterprise automation frameworks.
• Minimum 5+ years in enterprise environments (preferably banking or financial services).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Experience with Cassandra and other distributed databases.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and infrastructure automation.
• Exposure to JVM tuning and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Azure enterprise stack and cloud governance.