DevOps Specialist

Are you a highly skilled DevOps professional looking to make a meaningful impact on public-facing digital services? Our Edmonton client is seeking a Senior DevOps Specialist to join their Platforms branch for an initial one-year contract, with strong potential for extension up to a total of three years. In this role, you will work within a high-performing team culture using modern, user-centered Agile processes to lead the implementation of large-scale enterprise platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a digital transformation that ensures government services are secure, efficient, and easy for citizens to access while working with a cutting-edge technology stack.Advantages• Enjoy the flexibility of a primarily remote work arrangement with occasional in-person collaboration in Edmonton.• Gain long-term stability with a contract that offers potential extensions for up to twenty-four additional months.• Work with a modern and diverse technology stack including Azure, GitHub, .NET Core, and React.• Contribute to high-impact projects that improve digital identity, e-commerce, and payment distribution services.• Collaborate within a mature Agile environment that values continuous improvement and technical excellence.Responsibilities• Design and implement automation scripts and tools to support limited downtime deployments and routine maintenance.• Manage configurations and credentials across all production and development environments to ensure high security.• Plan and execute maintenance activities, including database upgrades, migrations, backups, and recoveries.• Create standardized templates and patterns for application deployments and CI/CD pipelines.• Develop monitoring and telemetry tools to provide delivery teams with better observability of application performance.• Support delivery teams by integrating automated security scans, performance testing, and load testing into the workflow.• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and DevOps artifacts to reduce technical debt and ensure compliance.Qualifications• Extensive experience as a DevOps Specialist leading the implementation of large-scale enterprise platforms.• Strong technical proficiency in Azure cloud services, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline automation.• Proven background working with .NET/C# environments and managing SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases.• Demonstrated experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies in a collaborative team setting.• Ability to obtain required security clearances, including Criminal Record Checks and potentially Enhanced Security Clearances.SummaryIf you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediatelyP.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find youWe look forward to supporting you in your job searchGood luckRandstad 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.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.