Senior DevOPSCloud Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced DevOps/Cloud Engineer to lead the automation, configuration, and modernization of enterprise-scale middleware and cloud infrastructure. This role is critical for managing a complex multi-platform environment, moving from legacy systems (Solaris, Mainframe) toward modern, automated Azure Cloud architectures. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of automation scripts, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and mid-tier refresh initiatives while ensuring 24/7 system stability and performance.

Pay Rate: $567.28- $602.64/Diem

Advantages
- Architectural Influence: Lead "Mid-Tier refresh" initiatives, transitioning critical legacy systems to modern cloud environments.

- Complex Multi-Platform Exposure: Gain unique experience bridging Mainframe/Solaris environments with Azure Cloud and Serverless technologies.

- Long-term Stability: Engage in a significant 12 month project with high-level technical responsibilities.

- Critical Impact: Support 24/7 mission-critical systems that form the backbone of transportation safety and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities
- Automation & IaC: Design and implement infrastructure-as-code build automation using Terraform and maintain immutable infrastructure with Ansible and Packer.

- Cloud Migration & Support: Manage DevOps toolsets within Azure Cloud, including Docker, OpenShift, and Azure DevOps Pipelines.

- Middleware Management: Configure, customize, upgrade, and patch WebLogic V12, WebSphere V9, and Informatica V10.

- Environment Promotion: Develop automation scripts to promote code through User Test and Production environments, ensuring seamless integration and data migration.

- Performance Tuning: Optimize instances and applications, manage storage/capacity, and implement Backup/Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.

- Security & Networking: Configure clustering, Load Balancers, and Firewalls within the Azure cloud environment.

- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Provide high-level problem-solving and reasoning to resolve data recovery and system issues on a 24/7/365 basis.

- Knowledge Transfer: Conduct walk-through sessions and produce technical documentation for ministry staff to ensure long-term operational sustainability.

Qualifications
- Middleware Expertise: Minimum 10 years of experience with WebLogic V12, WebSphere V9, and Informatica V10 (configuration and upgrading).

- Cloud & DevOps: Minimum 5 years of experience in Azure Cloud toolsets (Docker, Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Azure DevOps, OpenShift).

- Legacy & OS Knowledge: 10+ years of experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux V7+, UNIX Solaris V10, and Mainframe IMS Connect.

- Development Skills: Proficiency in Git (branching/merging strategies), J2EE, Java, Node.js, and Serverless/Event-driven systems (Azure Functions).

- Data Integration: Experience with Informatica Power Centre tools (Designer, Workflow Manager).

- Infrastructure Knowledge: Working knowledge of Azure App Gateway, Pub/Sub systems, and firewall/load balancer clustering.

- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for leading multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with stakeholders.

Summary
If you're interested in the DevOps/Cloud Engineer role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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