Application Release Engineer III

We are seeking a highly skilled IT - Application Release Engineer III for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a premier release engineering, continuous delivery, and infrastructure automation capacity, specializing in delivering automated solutions to build, test, release, and deploy applications and cloud infrastructure.

As a principal release engineer, you will bridge the gap between software development teams, infrastructure leads, and technology partners. Operating within a hybrid work model, you will serve as a subject matter expert in continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) practices across hybrid cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, on-premises VMware Cloud). This position demands a technical authority who can design YAML-based pipeline configurations, write Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates, streamline software release cadences, and automate enterprise deployment workflows.

Location: Toronto, ON

Assignment Type: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 6-month contract (Possibility for extension)

Advantages
Modern Hybrid Cloud Scope: Drive enterprise CI/CD and release automation across Microsoft Azure and on-premises VMware Cloud platforms.

Cutting-Edge Automation Stack: Advance expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code, YAML pipeline configurations, Terraform, ARM templates, and Git.

High-Visibility Engineering Impact: Partner with cross-functional development, infrastructure, and governance squads to modernize release workflows.

Flexible Hybrid Environment: Enjoy a balanced working structure com

Responsibilities
Deliver automated engineering solutions to build, test, release, and deploy complex software applications and cloud infrastructure across environments.

Serve as a subject matter expert in continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines across Azure and on-premises VMware Cloud infrastructure.

Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions and deployment configurations using Terraform, ARM templates, and YAML.

Partner with technology teams, developers, and third-party vendors to support the automated deployment and integration of custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications.

Manage source code repositories, branching strategies, and version control workflows using Git.

Execute basic database scripting and configuration management across relational database systems, including MS SQL and Oracle.

Identify and address organizational, architectural, or procedural bottlenecks that limit the adoption of automation pipelines and release best practices.

Collaborate with governance, compliance, operational risk, and audit groups to consult on technology risk items and enforce engineering standards.

Troubleshoot complex deployment failures, pipeline errors, and infrastructure bottlenecks across release lifecycles.

Provide flexible support for scheduled after-hours application deployments, release windows, and pipeline on-call shifts.

Author technical release documentation, pipeline runbooks, and conduct structured knowledge transfer across engineering teams.

Qualifications
Core Technical & Engineering Requirements
CI/CD & Automation Mastery: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes, pipelines, and deployment tools.

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Proven experience developing and maintaining IaC configurations using Terraform and ARM templates.

YAML & Source Control: Deep familiarity with YAML-based pipeline configurations and extensive experience with Git version control systems.

Cloud Platform Experience: Hands-on experience deploying services to public cloud providers, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure (or AWS/GCP).

Database & Scripting Basics: Practical working knowledge of relational database concepts, basic SQL, and database scripting (MS SQL, Oracle).

Preferred Experience & Assets
Advanced Scripting: Advanced script development experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Operating System Depth: Advanced operating system knowledge across Linux or Windows Server environments.

Monitoring & Observability: Experience utilizing enterprise monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting platforms such as Splunk, Datadog, or Dynatrace.

Cloud Networking: Knowledge of Azure networking architectures, virtual networks, and cloud security configurations.

Soft Skills & Delivery Attributes
Analytical Problem Solving: Superior diagnostic capabilities to break down and resolve complex pipeline, build, and deployment issues.

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex automation concepts clearly and collaborate across teams.

Adaptability & Organization: High degree of flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, manage multiple concurrent assignments, and balance quality with delivery timelines.

Summary
If you're interested in the "IT - Application Release Engineer III" 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!

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