DevOps Cloud (Azure)

Equisoft; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps Specialist to enhance their cloud infrastructure and streamline development processes. In this full-time role, you will collaborate closely with development teams, automate workflows, and manage Azure environments. Your expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code will be vital in optimizing operations and reducing costs. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits from day one, and ample opportunities for career advancement. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous learning, and make a significant impact in the evolving digital landscape.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Retirement Plan

Telemedicine Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Educational Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on DevOps experience in cloud-native environments.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to streamline processes.
• Automate and manage the deployment and infrastructure.

Skills

DevOps Engineering

Cloud-native Environments

Kubernetes Management

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD Pipelines

Microsoft Azure

Linux

Git

Docker

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

College Diploma

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Azure DevOps

Argo CD

Azure KeyVault

Job description

DevOps Specialist (Azure)

What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts.

Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement opportunities and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:

• Hiring Location: Canada (Montréal and Quebec City)
  
• You are working hybrid in a collaborative workspace.
  
• Internal job title: DevOps
  
• Full-time Permanent Role
  
• Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
  
• Flexible hours
  
• Number of hours per week: 40
  
• Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
  

Role: The DevOps Specialist (Cloud Azure) reports to the Manager, Product Development and works closely with other DevOps Specialists. The candidate helps design quality infrastructure in Azure, facilitates the development and deployment process, implements the right technologies for our products, and improves the lives of fellow developers.

Your Day with Equisoft:

• Collaborate with the development team to facilitate the development process
  
• Automate and align the process of building (CI), deploying (CD), maintaining and upgrading the technologies supporting the application
  
• Diagnose production problems and coordinate with the development team to align code deployment
  
• Manage access and environment controls
  
• Administer the development environment and support the development team
  
• Write relevant documentation on new technologies and processes that are implemented
  
• Evaluate the performance, availability and security of our systems and recommend the restructuring of existing configurations
  
• Respond to requests and investigate problems to apply corrective measures to the systems under their responsibility
  
• Optimize the use of the cloud to reduce operational costs
  

Requirements:

Technical

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology or College Diploma
  
• 5+ years of hands-on DevOps engineering experience in cloud-native environments
  
• 5+ years of experience as a software developer with strong coding skills
  
• Strong experience with Kubernetes cluster management and operations
  
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code using Terraform and Helm charts
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows (Azure DevOps, Argo CD)
  
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture
  
• Excellent knowledge of Linux, Git, Docker, Bash
  
• Experience with secret management solutions (Azure KeyVault)
  
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in Kubernetes environments
  
• Knowledge of programming languages relevant to automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  
• Good knowledge in SaaS technology integration and implementation
  
• Knowledge of web application development
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex distributed systems
  
• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Soft skills

• Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information.
  
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment
  
• Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline
  

Nice to have

• Cloud certifications (Azure, Kubernetes)
  
• Familiarity with Infrastructure Performance Monitoring (IPM) tools
  

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.