Site Reliability Engineer

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technical Talent in Toronto, ON is seeking a senior Site Reliability Engineer for a 12-month contract with hybrid work (4 days onsite). The role focuses on Azure cloud, Databricks, and large-scale data processing.

You will lead automation using PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting, while applying DevOps practices and Agile methods to deliver complex solutions. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of senior experience, strong ownership, and the ability to work independently on critical

Qualifications

• Senior-level candidate with 8–10 years of overall experience.
• Strong Azure cloud, ASP, and Databricks expertise.
• Experience deploying and operating complex cloud applications.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts (CI/CD, IaC) and Agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and operate complex applications in a cloud environment (Azure).
• Apply understanding of shell script, PowerShell, Python, and the ability to code for automation.
• Apply DevOps concepts (CI, CD, CM, IaC) and Agile principles.
• Address and resolve highly complex and multifaceted development-related issues, often independently.
• Perform infrastructure, services, and application monitoring and logging.
• Configure and manage big data technologies and databases, with understanding of data storage/indexing.

Skills

Azure

Databricks

PowerShell

Python

Shell scripting

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub

Education

Undergraduate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Salt

Nexus

Job description

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension and conversion to permanent)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours; overtime could come up depending on business needs
• Travel Requirements: Not required

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Site Reliability Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 4 days per week onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension and conversion to permanent)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours; overtime could come up depending on business needs
• Travel Requirements: Not required

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Job Summary

This is a newly created role supporting the TCMM project — a new initiative focused on the processing of CMM — making this contractor the first person on the team. The position calls for an individual with a strong engineering mindset and a genuine appetite for contributing within a complex and critical environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who brings senior-level depth in Azure cloud, ASP, and Databricks, and who can work independently while managing highly complex, multifaceted assignments. Performance will be measured by deliverables.

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Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appetite for contributing within a complex and critical environment
• Deploy, manage, and operate complex applications in a cloud environment (e.g., Azure)
• Apply understanding of shell script, PowerShell, Python, and the ability to code for automation
• Apply understanding of critical concepts in DevOps (CI, CD, CM, IaC, etc.) and Agile principles
• Address and resolve highly complex and multifaceted development-related issues, often independently, as a senior or lead developer and valued subject matter expert
• Apply excellent troubleshooting skills
• Perform infrastructure, services, and application monitoring and logging
• Configure and manage big data technologies and databases, with understanding of various approaches to data storage and indexing

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Required Skills

• Cloud experience — Azure Services including IaaS, IaC, and ASP
• Databricks experience, including infrastructure setup and configuration in an enterprise environment
• Configuration management tools — e.g., SALT, Terraform, Ansible, or CHEF
• Development/Engineering experience — e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Python
• Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, Nexus, or similar toolsets
• Self-starter with a strong engineering mindset and strong sense of ownership
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and priority-setting skills to handle highly complex and multi-faceted assignments and to work independently

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Preferred Skills

• Any relevant certifications (e.g., Azure) are a nice to have
• Configuring and managing big data technologies/databases and understanding of various approaches to data storage and indexing

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Education Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate required

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Required Experience

• Senior-level: 8 to 10 years minimum of overall experience

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About the Client

This client is one of North America's largest financial institutions — the sixth-largest bank on the continent by branches — serving approximately 22 million customers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, it operates a full-service financial platform spanning personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and payment solutions, delivered through a team of over 85,000 employees worldwide. Teams span retail banking advisors, commercial lenders, wealth management professionals, risk analysts, and technology specialists who collaborate within a culture described as respectful, team-oriented, and built around recognizing the unique contributions of every individual.

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About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16401 Industry: Engineering

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