Senior DevOps Engineer Toronto · DevOps & Release CA$125,000–CA$142,500 e 2mo ago

Devopsroles; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

SimCorp in Toronto is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to deliver reliable cloud solutions, automate deployments, and integrate development with IT operations. You will implement IaC, manage Azure services, and lead secure, scalable pipeline automation in a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, adherence to SOC2, and ongoing improvements for high availability across environments, with a hybrid work policy and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience managing cloud applications in the financial sector.
• Extensive experience with Azure services and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for IaC.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.
• Experience with IT security operations and SOC2 familiarity.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Grafana.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.).
• Streamline release and deployment processes for faster, more reliable delivery.
• 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.
• Maintain strong security and high availability across all environments.
• Work closely with development and operations teams; mentor junior engineers.
• Engage directly with clients to resolve technical issues and improve service quality.
• Maintain clear documentation of processes, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Azure DevOps pipelines

Azure services

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD pipelines

IT security operations

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Active Directory

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Sentinel

Key Vault

Citrix

Oracle Container PDB

VMware

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 toSimCorp!

At its foundation,SimCorpis 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 likewhatwe’resaying, keep reading!

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team atSimCorp. 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 yourexpertisein software development and IT operations to enhance deployment pipelines, automate infrastructure, andmaintainhigh service availability. You will promote continuous improvement through feedback, monitoring, and collaboration with peers and stakeholders

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

DevOpsSRE

• Administer and supportSimCorpData 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 evaluatenew solutions.

• Develop andmaintainAzure 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 withSREbest 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.

WhatWe’reLooking 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)

• Proficiencyin 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

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.

• 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)

• Proficiencyin Azure pipelines, PowerShell, Python, AWS Lambda, and Azure scripting.

• Experience with infrastructure creation and application deployment usingTerraformandAnsible.

• 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 andITOpsexperience 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 expectationstoa software engineer’sbehaviouralskills arecentredaround a collaborative mindset of working in teams. Business knowledge requirements vary across PD but are overall within the financial sector. InSimCorpwe use several coding languages and technical domains, so the concrete skills here also vary across the organization.

BENEFITS

SimCorpoffers several benefits that might play a significant factor in considering whether to accept a job offer. SinceSimCorpoperates 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.

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.

SimCorpis an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, weleveragethe combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorpis an equal opportunity employer andwelcomeapplicants 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 andexpertiseare 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.

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