Staff DevOps Engineer (Fuel iX)

Ohiox; Vancouver, Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Engineer, DevOps to lead cloud infrastructure solutions for AI technologies. This role emphasizes architecting scalable systems on GCP and AWS, driving technical standards, and mentoring team members. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the technical strategy. Join a dynamic environment where your work will influence cutting-edge AI and cloud technology projects, and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid or remote work options. If you're passionate about infrastructure and AI, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and certification support

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in infrastructure engineering with cloud platforms.
• Expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Drive technical decisions and establish infrastructure standards.

Skills

Infrastructure Engineering

Cloud Platform Expertise

GCP

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

CI/CD Practices

Container Orchestration

Microservices Architecture

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

Apigee

Apache Kafka

Job description

Who We Are

In collaboration with our parent company, TELUS Digital, we’ve launched Fuel iX, an enterprise-grade AI engine designed to help companies upgrade their generative AI (GenAI) pilots to production scale, deploy customized solutions faster, and effectively manage the technology responsibly.

Location & Flexibility

This role will have the option to be in a Work From Near (Hybrid) capacity based out of one of the following offices: Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, OR in a Work From Anywhere (Remote, CA) capacity.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Staff Engineer, DevOps to join our team at Fuel iX. This role will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure, focusing on architecting and implementing robust solutions across GCP and AWS platforms, with a particular emphasis on supporting our AI and machine learning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure solutions
• Drive technical decisions and establish infrastructure standards and best practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through code reviews and architecture discussions
• Design and implement complex infrastructure automation solutions
• Lead critical infrastructure initiatives and proof-of-concept projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning
• Research and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption
• Create and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure systems
• Design and implement infrastructure to support LLM-provider integrations
• Architect event-driven systems to support our AI-powered platform
• Optimize API management and security using tools like Apigee

Qualifications

• Extensive, deep experience in infrastructure engineering, with significant cloud platform expertise
• Deep technical knowledge of GCP and AWS cloud platforms
• One or more relevant certifications from Google or AWS
• Expert-level experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Strong background in automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
• Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Excellent problem-solving and system design skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms: GCP, AWS
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Scripting: Python, Bash, Go
• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing
• Security: IAM, Network Security, Encryption
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, or similar
• API Management: Apigee (preferred)
• Event-driven Architecture: Apache Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, or AWS EventBridge
• AI/ML Infrastructure: Kubeflow, MLflow, or similar

Bonus Points

• Experience with LLM-provider integrations (e.g., OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic)
• Familiarity with API management platforms, particularly Apigee
• Strong background in designing and implementing event-driven architectures
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and MLOps

Why Fuel iX?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and certification support
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Remote work options

Qualified candidates should submit their resume along with examples of significant infrastructure projects they've led or architected, particularly those involving AI/ML technologies, event-driven systems, or API management.