DevOps Engineer

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Reporting to the Senior DevOps Manager, the Senior DevOps Engineer would join a team of experts focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development, Automation, Innovations using DevOps practices, processes and frameworks. Should be having strong foundation in tooling, automation, and collaborative DevOps practices. You will be responsible for administering and optimizing our Azure DevOps and GitHub environments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring seamless integrations various tools used in Application Development, Quality and Security checks.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development & Management:
  • Design, develop, and maintain reusable Terraform modules for provisioning and configuring cloud resources across Azure environment
  • Implement and manage IaC pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment, updates, and decommissioning
  • Ensure IaC practices adhere to security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Automation & CI/CD:
  • Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for both infrastructure and application deployments, integrating security best practices
  • Automate routine operational tasks, security checks, and compliance reporting
  • Integrate and administer Test automation and Application Security tools for continuous code quality checks
• GitHub Expertise:
  • Administer and optimize GitHub Organization and Project settings, including team and repo management.
  • Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline DevOps operations and infrastructure workflows.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to support secure, scalable, and reliable build/release pipelines.
• Document processes and mentor team members on tooling best practices.
• Participate actively in agile planning and work tracking through tools such as Jira
• Research and implement new tools for automating various tasks that adds value in terms of cost, time and effort at DevOps, development/QA communities.
• Involve and establish monitoring solution to check health and performance of Development, QA and Performance environments and execute relevant maintenance tasks or fixes.
• Enforce and maintain Environment and Application Security based on established policies and procedures.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field and 6+ years of experience in software development, DevOps frameworks and methodology
• Minimum 4+ years of practical experience in Automation Build and Delivery Operations.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft's Azure, Azure ARM Templating, Azure DevOps Pipeline implementation of "infrastructure as code" deliveries, and templating/delivery of Firewalls, Azure ExpressRoute & IPSec Tunnels, Azure Virtual WAN, WAF and other network and security components of Azure
• Solid experience managing GitHub Orgs and Projects, including access control, repo management, and configuration.
• Understand technology concepts - virtualization, operating systems (Linux, Windows), cloud (Azure), networking (IP, routing, firewall), source code management platforms (GitLab, GitHub), container systems (Docker, Kubernetes), scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Extensive experience with scripting languages, PowerShell, Batch, Shell
• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments.
• Understanding of fundamental technologies like DNS, Load Balancing, SSL, TCP/IP, networking, and security.
• Experience with Cloud Delivery Methodologies using Microsoft Azure Products and Technologies.
• Experience with a variety of relevant technologies, including Microsoft, .Net, .Net Core, HTML5, PowerShell, JavaScript, CSS, Java, C#, XML, REST, SQL/NoSQL, Angular, NodeJS, Redis.
• Experience in providing support for Production Releases and Environments.
• Experience in automating build and release of changes for InRule Rules Engine, Microsoft CRM Dynamics and Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, , , , ).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra

Finastra is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will accommodate applicants' needs upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.