Sr. DevOps Engineer

Sr. DevOps Engineer Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Sr. DevOps Engineer with extensive Kubernetes and OpenShift experience, strong ArgoCD, Vault GitOps knowledge and Helm Charts capabilities to place at our client, an industry leading technology company. Job #: 3008463 Client: A Fortune 100 Technology Company Terms: 6 month rolling contract. Location: Currently 100% Remote, Post COVID, Downtown Toronto Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to [email protected]. Please reference Sr. DevOps Engineer. Responsibilities Implement CI/CD for Application Image Build, Packaging and Deployment using DevOps Tools. Experience in Kubernetes/Openshift Environment. Build and Manage Kubernetes/Openshift images. Write, package, and manage Helm Charts for Kubernetes deployments. Automation of configuration management using Ansible Playbooks. Experience in Cloud and Cloud Native deployments. Design and implement build, deployment, and configuration management. Test system integrity, implemented designs, application developments and other processes related to infrastructure, making improvements as needed. Build and test automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and maintenance. Handle code deployments in all environments. Experience in setting up logging and monitoring tools in Openshift/on‑premise environments. Monitor metrics and develop ways to improve. Experience working in agile management (JIRA, sprints), good understanding of application lifecycle. Deploy product updates as required while implementing integrations when they arise. Automate operational processes as needed, with accuracy and in compliance with our security requirements. Specifying, documenting, and developing new product features, and writing automation scripts. Work within the DevOps Engineering team's best practices. Manage code deployments, fixes, updates, and related processes. Work with open‑source technologies as needed. Implement GitOps practices using ArgoCD to manage Kubernetes/Openshift application deployments. Leverage HashiCorp Vault to securely manage secrets, certificates, and credentials across environments. Define GitOps pipelines for environment promotion, rollback, and drift detection. Install, configure, and automate provisioning of EDB and CDB databases in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments. Integrate database lifecycle management (backups, upgrades, monitoring, scaling) into CI/CD/GitOps pipelines. Key Qualifications Act as technical lead for Infrastructure and DevOps team. Serve as key leader and expert on DevOps practices. Schedule, implement, and automate security compliance patching and updates across our environments. Ensure continuous availability of various tools supporting SCM & Release Management including Source Control, Continuous Integration, & Change Management. Engage with cross‑functional co‑located teams in design, development and implementation of enterprise scalable features related to enabling higher developer productivity, environment monitoring and self‑healing, and facilitate autonomous delivery teams. Implement CI/CD for Application Image Build, Packaging and Deployment using DevOps Tools. Experience in Kubernetes/Openshift Environment. Setup and Manage Kubernetes/Openshift cluster. Build and Manage Docker images. Experience setting up DevOps tools from scratch. Deploy and Manage Applications on Kubernetes/Openshift Cluster. Ability to understand the application requirements and develop DevOps design. Available for on‑call rotation to support critical deployments. Lead, mentor and supervise others via 1:1s, coaching, and development plans. Experience in IBM Cloud Services (Highly Preferred). Ability to analyze the DevOps tools in the market and make decisions based on client requirements. Hands‑on experience with ArgoCD for GitOps‑based deployments. Experience in GitOps workflows for continuous delivery and environment management. Proficiency in creating, packaging, and managing Helm Charts. Experience with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management and secure configuration. Experience in installing, configuring, and managing EDB (EnterpriseDB/Postgres) and CDB databases in containerized/cloud‑native environments. Interview Process Interviews will take place in two rounds during the same week this month. This is a great opportunity to join a major leading enterprise organization and continue your career in the technology domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well‑organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed. EEO Statement Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. Employee Stock Purchase Program, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, corporate discount savings program, professional development opportunities, and more. Detailed benefits information is available upon request. Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Contract. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr