Job description

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Location: Canada (Remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: IT / Cloud Computing / Software Development / Technology

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience in automating infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and improving deployment processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure application delivery in cloud and on-premise environments.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

• Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, networking, and storage services.

• Monitor and maintain system health, performance, and reliability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Datadog.

• Implement containerization solutions with Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Collaborate with software developers to streamline deployments and promote DevOps best practices.

• Implement automated testing and ensure proper rollback strategies in production environments.

• Manage secrets and configuration using tools like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager.

• Implement security best practices and policies related to infrastructure and deployment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, performance bottlenecks, and deployment failures.

• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and promote continuous improvement across teams.

? Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Infrastructure Engineering.

• Proficient with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration and shell scripting (Bash, Python).

• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools: Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, CircleCI.

• Experience in monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).

• Experience with version control systems (Git).

• Strong understanding of networking, security, and performance optimization.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.

? Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.

• Knowledge of serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).

• Experience with database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Knowledge of security tools and practices (OWASP, vulnerability scanning).

• Experience working in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare).

? Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Health & dental insurance

• Flexible work hours and remote work options

• Paid time off & professional development support

• Access to latest tools and technologies

• Collaborative and innovative team environment