emergiTEL

Sr. DevOps Engineer

emergiTEL  •  Toronto, CA (Hybrid)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Senior DevOps Engineer  - AWS

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep AWS expertise, multi-account architecture experience, and strong leadership capability. This role owns our cloud infrastructure strategy, CI/CD systems, security posture, observability stack, and infrastructure governance across production and regulated environments.

This is a hands-on technical role with a strong emphasis on execution (80%), complemented by mentoring, coaching, and knowledge transfer (20%) to other team members. The role is responsible for designing and delivering resilient systems that meet SLAs while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

This position will be based out of our office in Etobicoke, ON, and will have a hybrid work schedule.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Cloud Architecture & Multi-Account Strategy

● Design and manage AWS Organizations across multiple accounts

● Architect multi-region, highly available systems aligned with defined SLAs

● Design secure VPC/private subnet strategies, Transit Gateways, VPN/NGINX tunnels

● Implement expert-level IAM governance (least privilege, Verified Permissions, SSO)

● Continuously evolve cloud architecture to support fintech-grade reliability and

compliance

Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD Leadership

● Lead advanced Terraform implementations across multi-account environments

● Design scalable module architecture and state management strategies

● Own and scale GitLab CI/CD pipelines and SaaS runners

● Build AMI pipelines and infrastructure automation using Python, Go, or Bash

aiming deterministic builds

● Improve deployment velocity without compromising security

Containers, Orchestration & Observability

● Architect and operate Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS environments

● Manage ECR, image scanning, auto-scaling

● Implement observability using Datadog (preferred) or Prometheus/Thanos

● Define SLIs/SLOs aligned to business SLAs

● Lead incident response and root cause analysis

● Architect and operate RDS databases

Security & Compliance

● Resolve CIS Benchmark and Security Hub findings

● Harden AWS environments and container workloads

● Manage secrets via Vault or AWS Secrets Manager

● Support PCI or regulated fintech/crypto requirements

● Strengthen our cloud security stack across infrastructure and pipelines

Edge, Connectivity & Cloudflare

● Manage Cloudflare infrastructure (Firewall, WARP, Zero Trust, Access, DNS)

● Design secure edge networking and connectivity patterns

● Support secure connectivity for crypto infrastructure components

● Lead cloud migration efforts when required

FinOps & Governance

● Implement cost optimization and tagging strategies

● Clean up unused resources and reduce cloud waste

● Build architecture documentation and operational runbooks

● Drive infrastructure governance and platform standards

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

● 7–10 years in IT infrastructure/cloud engineering

● 5+ years owning production AWS environments

● Deep AWS architecture expertise (multi-account, security stack, networking)

● Advanced Terraform experience in complex environments

● Strong CI/CD architecture experience (GitLab preferred)

● Strong Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS experience

● Professional scripting experience (Python, Go, or Bash)

● Experience working in PCI-compliant or regulated fintech/crypto environments

● Strong understanding of SLAs and building systems around them

● Leadership capability — able to mentor and influence engineering standards

● AWS Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02)

● Additional AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Professional)

● Hands-on Datadog experience

● Experience leading FinOps programs

● Experience with Cloudflare Zero Trust & WARP

● Experience with HashiCorp Vault

● Experience with Snowflake/dbt infrastructure

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE

● Competitive Salary & Benefits 

● RRSP Group Matching Program 

● Hybrid Work Environment 

● Professional Development 

● Team Culture & Events 

● Impactful Work

Salary Range: 160k - 180k/annum
emergiTEL

About emergiTEL

At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly transforms organizations.

emergiTEL is a National Tier-1 staffing supplier to top North American brands in IT, Telecom, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Consulting verticals . We are a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios.

emergiTEL is more than a recruitment firm—we are your strategic partner for workforce transformation. Our global footprint enables us to operate seamlessly across major markets while maintaining a boutique approach to service. We are known for anticipating client needs, challenging conventional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value.

We proudly serve a diverse range of organizations, from ambitious start-ups to global enterprises, spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients return to us not just for the results we deliver but for the trust we build through every engagement.

The foundation of emergiTEL’s success lies in our people and principles. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that champions creativity, adaptability, and authenticity. By empowering our team to think differently and act boldly, we consistently achieve extraordinary results for our clients.

Our values are rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering genuine partnerships with clients and candidates, we ensure that every interaction is marked by trust and mutual respect.

By understanding the intricate balance of skill, character, and culture, we help organizations uncover the right talent at the right time.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Richmond Hill, CA
Year Founded
2006
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