AWS DevOps Engineer / Toronto, ON (Onsite) - FTE

Job Description: AWS DevOps Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, and cloud-native technologies.

The candidate should be proficient in AWS CDK (preferably using TypeScript), Python, and GitHub Actions, with experience building and managing serverless architectures and automating cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

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Design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

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Develop, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate build, test, deployment, and release processes.

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Build, deploy, and manage cloud-native and serverless applications using AWS services.

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Work extensively with AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.

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Develop infrastructure automation and deployment solutions using AWS CDK with TypeScript and Python.

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Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and ECS.

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Apply security and compliance best practices using policy-as-code tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA).

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Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS infrastructure to ensure availability, reliability, performance, and scalability.

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Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for cloud environments.

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Manage Linux-based server infrastructure, networking, and cloud security configurations.

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Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to streamline deployments and improve operational efficiency.

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Support cloud infrastructure automation and ensure best practices across cloud-native and hybrid environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.

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Experience with AWS services such as:

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AWS Lambda

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API Gateway

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SNS and SQS

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EventBridge

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Other core AWS services.

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Strong experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

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Hands-on experience with AWS CDK using TypeScript.

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Programming and scripting experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and Python.

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Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.

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Strong Linux administration and command-line troubleshooting skills.

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Experience with Docker and container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, or ECS.

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Understanding of cloud networking, security, IAM, and infrastructure best practices.

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Experience with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure.

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Knowledge of policy-as-code and security automation tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA).

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

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AWS Services: Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, EventBridge.

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GitHub Actions: Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines.

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AWS CDK (TypeScript) & Python: Infrastructure automation and cloud development.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with Azure cloud environments.

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Knowledge of serverless architecture and event-driven application design.

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Experience with Terraform and CloudFormation.

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Familiarity with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and policy-as-code implementation.

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Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, and ECS.

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Understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure and enterprise security practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A hands-on AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in AWS serverless services, AWS CDK (TypeScript), Python, and GitHub Actions, capable of automating cloud infrastructure and delivering reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions.