Senior DevOps Engineer, CoCounsel for Government

TRSS; Canada; Remote; CAD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Canada is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design scalable system architectures using AWS and manage container orchestration. The role requires strong automation skills in Python and expertise in security compliance. Competitive salary range of $88,200 to $163,800, plus benefits and hybrid work options are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Mental health days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Flexible office attendance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience designing and supporting production environments focusing on automation.
• Strong expertise in AWS and container orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain scalable system architectures using AWS.
• Architect and manage container orchestration solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python.

Skills

AWS expertise

Automation in Python

Container orchestration

Scripting skills

Knowledge of cloud security

Tools

Datadog

CloudWatch

Grafana

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

Salary range from $88,200 to $163,800, with potential for an annual bonus based on performance. Hybrid work model, allowing for flexible office attendance (2-3 days a week). Opportunity for career development and growth through continuous learning programs. Comprehensive benefits package including mental health days, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. Supportive workplace policies promoting work‑life balance and flexibility. Chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives that promote justice, truth, and transparency.

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Define and maintain scalable system architectures using AWS or other major cloud providers.
• Architect and manage container orchestration solutions to optimize deployment and resource usage.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling in Python, focusing on performance and maintainability.
• Integrate security best practices and compliance standards throughout the DevOps lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure and deployment strategies.

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and supporting production environments with a focus on automation and reliability.
• Strong expertise in AWS or other major cloud providers and container orchestration technologies.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills in Python.
• Knowledge of cloud security and experience implementing compliance with government regulations.

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with modern cloud design patterns, such as microservices and blue/green deployments.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, CloudWatch, and Grafana.
• Comfort with autonomous decision-making in a distributed, remote-first team environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.

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