Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to support a major cloud modernization and automation initiative. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing scalable infrastructure solutions using cutting-edge tools and practices in a hybrid Azure environment. This is a high-impact opportunity requiring on-site presence in Ottawa for a minimum of 10 days per month for our Public Sector client.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and maintain consistency across environments.
- Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD p.
- Automate provisioning/configuration of cloud resources to optimize efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Oversee development, testing, and production environments to ensure stability and synchronization.
- Plan and execute cloud migration projects, transitioning applications from on-premises to Microsoft Azure
- Design, develop, and deploy containerized applications to ensure scalability and portability across systems
- Administer and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Red Hat OpenShift clusters for container orchestration
- Manage container registries and maintain versioned Docker images for dev and production.
- Build and maintain Docker containers, ensuring secure, efficient resource utilization
- Leverage GitHub for version control and team collaboration
- Monitor and maintain the performance, scalability, and availability of Kubernetes clusters
- Use JIRA for task management and Confluence for documentation in Agile environments
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative project planning and delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, compliance standards, and best practices.
- Document infrastructure processes, system architecture, and workflows clearly and accurately.
- Apply proactive monitoring and performance tuning to support high availability.
- Continuously evaluate and improve infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree or college diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Azure services and solutions
- Docker and Kubernetes (containerization)
- CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOp
- Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Experience deploying and managing AKS and/or Red Hat OpenShift
- Strong scripting abilities with PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Experience working in Agile teams, with tools such as JIRA and Confluence
- Familiarity with Git-based version control systems such as GitHub
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under tight timelines.
- Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with cloud migrations, particularly moving applications from on-prem to Azure
- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and identity management within cloud environments
- Previous experience in public sector or financial institutions is an asset
We're an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today's workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.
