Senior DevOps Engineer

SimCorp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Health and dental care

Time off

RRSP/TFSA

Job summary

SimCorp seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer in Toronto to join our cloud-native delivery team. You will drive deployment automation, monitor reliability, and support data management products in a cross-functional agile setting.

You’ll leverage Terraform, Ansible, Azure services, and Azure DevOps pipelines while mentoring juniors and ensuring SOC2-compliant operations. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps, SRE, or cloud operations.
• Extensive experience with Azure services and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible.
• Scripting in PowerShell or Python.
• Monitoring, incident management, and security/compliance familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support SimCorp Data Management and Cloud SaaS environments.
• Build and manage cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Apply OS, database, and infrastructure patches.
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for builds, deployments, and integrations.
• Create and enhance automation scripts (PowerShell, Python).
• Streamline release and deployment processes for faster delivery.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for Azure services and infrastructure.
• Manage incidents, problems, and changes per SRE practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

DevOps

Azure services

Azure DevOps pipelines

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Monitoring

SOC2

Agile

Client-facing

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

VMware

Citrix

Oracle

Grafana

Job description

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team at SimCorp. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery, integration, and reliability of our cloud-based solutions. As part of a cross-functional agile team, you will combine your expertise in software development and IT operations to enhance deployment pipelines, automate infrastructure, and maintain high service availability. You will promote continuous improvement through feedback, monitoring, and collaboration with peers and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

DevOps SRE

• Administer and support SimCorp Data Management and Cloud SaaS environments for internal and external clients.
• Build and manage cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Apply OS, database, and infrastructure patches in line with current standards.
• Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) with Cloud Services Architects to evaluate new solutions.
• Develop and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to automate builds, deployments, and integrations.
• Create and enhance automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, etc.) to improve efficiency.
• Streamline release and deployment processes for faster, more reliable delivery.

Monitoring, Reliability Incident Management

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for Azure services and infrastructure.
• Manage incidents, problems, and changes in alignment with SRE best practices.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity exercises, including annual VAPT.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2 and other regulatory requirements by producing operational metrics and reports.
• Maintain strong security and high availability across all environments.

Collaboration Communication

• Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery.
• Engage directly with clients to resolve technical issues and improve service quality.
• Maintain clear documentation of processes, configurations, and procedures.
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior engineers to support team development.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or cloud operations.
• Extensive experience with Azure services, Azure DevOps pipelines, and automation tools.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Solid understanding of monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2).
• Proficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams.
• Proficient communication and client-facing skills.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ Experience managing cloud applications in the financial sector.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure DevOps and Azure services, including Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Citrix, Oracle Container PDB, Functions, Monitoring, Insights, and Billing.
• Extensive Windows and Linux server administration skills, along with Oracle administration, PL/SQL, XML, and virtualization (VMware, Citrix).
• Proficiency in Azure pipelines, PowerShell, Python, AWS Lambda, and Azure scripting.
• Experience with infrastructure creation and application deployment using Terraform and Ansible.
• Skilled in developing CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling.
• Knowledge of IT systems administration, IT security operations, and financial data management (reference data, portfolio pricing, corporate actions).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Grafana.
• ITIL and ITOps experience in an agile environment.
• Effective communication, teamwork, presentation, and listening skills.
• Skilled analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

WHAT WE VALUE

The expectations to a software engineer’s behavioural skills are centred around a collaborative mindset of working in teams. Business knowledge requirements vary across PD but are overall within the financial sector. In SimCorp we use several coding languages and technical domains, so the concrete skills here also vary across the organization.

BENEFITS

SimCorp offers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. Since SimCorp operates in 30+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Health and dental care
• Time off
• Group RRSP/TFSA

WHO WE ARE?

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 employees across five continents, SimCorp is a truly global technology leader that empowers more than half of the world’s top 100 financial companies through its integrated platform, services, and partner ecosystem. SimCorp is a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group. As of 2024, SimCorp includes Axioma, the leading provider of risk and management and portfolio optimization solutions for the global buy side.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

For Toronto only: The salary range for this position is $98 000 to 142 000CAD. Base pay may vary based on factors such as years of experience, skills and qualifications. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including health and dental care, time off and Group RRSP/TFSA.