Senior Developer/Ops

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a Senior Developer/Ops to lead the development, maintenance, and operations of a cloud-hosted website. You will work across the CMS and backend integration domains, with emphasis on Drupal, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and secure data handling.

The role requires building scalable CI/CD pipelines, leveraging containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and applying analytics to drive iterative improvements for visitor engagement and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) including containerization and IaC tools.
• Experience with Drupal CMS and multimedia content.
• Full stack development using modern JS/PHP/.NET technologies.
• Designing scalable, secure APIs and data exchange.
• Setting up automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and operations of a cloud-hosted website with high availability.
• Contribute across CMS and backend integration domains with primary focus as described.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and operate CI/CD pipelines; continuously improve architectures and tooling.
• Deliver new interactive modules using analytics and user feedback to guide improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure product viability end-to-end.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Docker / Kubernetes

CMS: Drupal

Frontend: React / Vue / Angular

Backend: PHP / Node.js / .NET

APIs design & security

CI/CD: Jenkins / GitLab

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Apply By: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 176 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process .

2 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code: 17162 - Systems Officer 6

$1,852.71 - $2,314.51 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Please be advised that effective September 17, 2025, the address for this position will be 777 Bay Street, Toronto.

Contribute to the Ontario Science Centre's digital transformation

As a Sr. Developer/Ops, you will integrate advanced technologies to enhance learning and immersive elements. You will leverage specialized technical skills to identify and implement modern digital technologies and trends, driving innovative solutions that enhance audience/visitor engagement, STEM learning outcomes, and streamline operations.

About the job

As a Senior Developer/Ops, you will:

• lead the development, maintenance, and operations of a cloud-hosted website, ensuring high availability, performance, and uptime
• contribute across the tech stack, focusing primarily on either CMS (e.g., Drupal) for content modeling, APIs, caching, and security, or backend integration for API design, authentication, and data composition - with secondary support for the other domain
• manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability, security, reliability, and compliance, while maintaining cost-effectiveness
• design and operate CI/CD pipelines, continuously improving architectures, tools, and solutions
• deliver new interactive modules and iterative enhancements, using analytics and user feedback to guide improvements
• provide technical leadership, collaborating with relevant parties to deliver end-to-end products and features, and ensuring technical suitability of products

What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge and skills

You have:

• extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• experience with CMS platforms like Drupal, supporting interactive content, multimedia integration, user data management, modular feature expansion, and custom theming
• skilled in front-end and back-end development, using technologies like React, Vue.js, Angular, PHP, Node.js, and .NET to build seamless, high-performance user interfaces and server-side components
• proficient in designing and implementing APIs, ensuing scalability, security and efficient data exchange between front-end, back-end, and third-party services
• experienced in setting up and managing automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab, development workflows, and cloud monitoring tools to support development cycles and reliability

Problem solving and reasoning skills

You can:

• diagnose and resolve platform issues related to performance, security and functionality
• identify root causes of failures or slowdowns in front-end, back-end or cloud infrastructure
• conduct risk assessments and implement contingency plans, including preventative measures to address potential issues
• prioritize feature updates, infrastructure improvements and operational tasks based on impact and urgency
• monitor for emerging risks and recommend proactive adjustments

Communication and interpersonal skills

You can:

• lead team discussions and develop strategic technical solutions
• document processes, information and application requirements
• communicate with clarity and structure to elicit cooperation from cross-functional teams, manage expectations and drive product/project alignment
• prepare and present technical documents, reports, recommendations and manage issues and status meetings, including user testing documentation to communicate project progress

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-SC-234031/25(2)

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.