Senior DevOps Engineer

DrBalcony; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior DevOps Engineer to spearhead their DevOps initiatives. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure that powers their applications. You will ensure system stability, scalability, and security while driving automation and efficiency across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee a talented group of DevOps engineers, and guide strategic DevOps practices that align with business objectives. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps and system administration.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Drive automation across development and operations pipeline.
• Lead incident management and ensure system reliability.

Skills

DevOps

Leadership

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD Pipelines

Monitoring and Logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog)

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Datadog

Job description

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead our DevOps initiatives by designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure and delivery pipelines that power our applications. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our systems while driving automation and efficiency across our development and operations teams. In this senior role, you will oversee a team of DevOps engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and guide the strategic direction of our DevOps practices to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and high-availability cloud infrastructure, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Drive automation across the development and operations pipeline, from code deployment to infrastructure management, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery.
• Lead the migration and optimization of on-premise systems to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Lead the design, creation, and optimization of end-to-end CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing, deployment, and monitoring of software.
• Ensure seamless integration between development, testing, and production environments to support rapid and reliable release cycles.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish and maintain version control best practices, build automation, and automated testing processes.
• Oversee the implementation of security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including encryption, identity and access management, vulnerability assessments, and patch management.
• Set up robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog to ensure system reliability and proactive issue detection.
• Lead incident management efforts, including root cause analysis, post-mortem reviews, and implementing preventative measures to improve system resilience.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership in designing solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security goals.
• Conduct performance reviews, offer professional development opportunities, and ensure alignment with business and project goals.
• Collaborate with software development, QA, IT, and security teams to align infrastructure and deployment solutions with business objectives.
• Work with product management and executive teams to plan for scalability, disaster recovery, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, security, and scalability across the DevOps ecosystem.
• Champion best practices in software development, deployment, and operations, including Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Drive initiatives around cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, and resource allocation efficiency.

Salary: $5000 USD (Monthly)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• +5 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
• Solid understanding of security best practices, including network security, IAM, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with serverless architecture and tools (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.