Devops Engineer

DevOps Engineer (Cloud-First) Advantage Group International is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape our DevOps culture from the ground up. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who can design, implement, and manage a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environment, enabling our development teams to deliver value faster and more reliably. About the Role We are looking for a visionary and pragmatic DevOps Engineer to establish and lead our cloud‑first strategy. This is a greenfield opportunity for a true builder who is passionate about automation, Infrastructure as Code, and creating robust CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can select the right tools for the job and a hands‑on practitioner who can implement them effectively. You will be responsible for the entire infrastructure lifecycle and will work closely with our developers to foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. In other words, we need someone who: Is an evangelist for DevOps principles and has experience embedding this culture. Thrives on the challenge of automating everything from infrastructure provisioning to application deployment and monitoring. Possesses deep technical skills across CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code, and cloud security. Can work autonomously to define a roadmap for our developments and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a multi‑disciplinary team. Has leadership skills – can mentor developers in DevOps best practices, champion new technologies, and clearly articulate technical vision and decisions. Has a proven track record of designing, building, and managing modern cloud infrastructure from scratch, preferably on Azure, or GCP. Has experience in cost optimization in cloud technology environments. Your Day‑to‑Day Working hand‑in‑hand with software developers to streamline their workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure their applications are cloud‑ready. Building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of our applications. Defining and enforcing security best practices across the development lifecycle. Championing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure our environments are reproducible and auditable. Integrating and managing a comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solution to ensure system health and performance. Designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, scalability, and cost‑efficiency. Mentor junior dev ops team members in dev ops practices. Your Skill Set Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure / GCP). Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Configuration Management: Proficiency with tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet or similar tools. CI/CD Tools: Expertise in building pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Containerization: Strong knowledge of Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s) or similar services (e.g., ECS, GKE). Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills in languages like Python or Bash. Monitoring & Logging: Experience setting up and using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack. Networking & Security: Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts and security best practices. Databases: Experience managing and operating relational and/or NoSQL databases in a cloud environment. You must have: Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences. A proactive, ownership‑driven mindset. You see what needs to be done and take the initiative to do it. A strong willingness to learn and adapt, staying current with the rapidly evolving cloud technology landscape. A pragmatic and adaptable mindset, preferring effective solutions over rigid, enterprise‑style processes. Desire for optimization and streamlining processes. You must be: A creative thinker and a natural problem‑solver. Detail‑oriented, understanding that small details are critical for stable and secure systems. A collaborative partner to the development team, not just a service provider. Passionate about building efficient, reliable systems. Able to be flexible with work hours, some evenings in EST hours per week given time zone engagement requirements. Why Should You Work with Us? Stable company, with an established client‑base and a continual steady growth. Excellent work‑life balance: flexible hours, hybrid working and generous vacation policy. Opportunities for growth and professional development in an environment that encourages learning. Hybrid work environment. A paid day off on your birthday. One volunteer day off per year. Intelligent, passionate, and collaborative team members who value craftsmanship. Unique business and technical problems; a new challenge around every corner. Strong corporate culture: Monthly company‑wide gatherings for global community‑building. Health benefits including counselling and mental health support. Competitive compensation including Group RRSP. Location: This role is home office based with possible, infrequent travel to company events, sessions, or conferences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. It may be that you are the right candidate for this or other roles at Advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr