AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineer – Azure & Automation Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Cloud Platform Engineer with extensive programming abilities with Python, Typescript or NodeJS, an in-depth cloud background with Azure and AWS, and DevOps experience to place at our client, a Big Five Bank. Client: Big Five Bank Terms: Contract through October 2026. Location: Hybrid twice a month is preferred with an office in Downtown Toronto. However open to remote for the right candidate with EST working hours. Responsibilities The Bank is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support the bank’s cloud strategy, which is focused on innovation and leveraging rapidly emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their customers. The Cloud DevOps Automation Team is focused on the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of the core Cloud Platforms across the bank. The Cloud Platform Engineer will help evolve the core cloud platform, by leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connecting to our strategic cloud suppliers, providing a platform for innovation for the entire bank. Design, implement and integrate the bank’s Cloud Platform, core, and shared services. Design, implement and manage hybrid cloud connectivity and intra-cloud networking. Develop patterns for automated provisioning, management, scalability, and security. Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance standards and controls. Be the major contributor to IaC modules: develop new modules, maintain existing modules. Design and plan enterprise‑scale cloud environments including application dependencies, data storage and flow, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting. Develop and maintain up‑to‑date architectural templates, build an operational documentation of the technical environment. Continuously enhance the capability, security, and experience of the enterprise hybrid cloud. Technical Requirements Typescript NodeJS Python AWS CDK Terraform Cloud Formation CICD Open Policy Agent/Policy as Code Container – EKS – Kubernetes – ECS – Docker Azure DevOps pipeline design and architecture Github Actions CircleCI Jenkins Agile Framework Linux Certifications in AWS and/or Azure DynomoDB ECS Lambda – Serverless Step Functions Cognito API Gateway IAM Azure DevOps WebApp AKS ACI Key Vault SQL MI Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at info@apex.com or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). #J-18808-Ljbffr