Devops engineer Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

We 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