Job#: 3053540
Job Description:
DevOps Engineer (Python, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 month rolling Contract
About The Role
Apex Systems is seeking a highly motivated
Senior DevOps Engineer to support a leading Canadian financial institution's Digital Banking organization. This role will focus on managing and enhancing deployment pipelines, automation initiatives, and cloud-native application delivery supporting key digital banking applications, including online banking, live chat, callback services, scheduling platforms, and open banking solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring strong automation and scripting expertise, a self-starter mentality, and hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tooling and cloud technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building solutions, optimizing deployment processes, and working independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting digital banking applications.
- Build and enhance automation solutions using Python scripting.
- Develop and manage deployment workflows utilizing GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
- Support containerized applications running on Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and application teams to streamline deployment processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment-related challenges.
- Manage and maintain Jenkins pipelines during the transition to GitHub Actions.
- Build deployment configurations and support application releases using Helm and Kubernetes technologies.
- Participate in code reviews and automation initiatives that improve scalability and reliability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across DevOps practices, tooling, and deployment standards.
- Work independently to deliver technical solutions with minimal supervision while escalating issues appropriately when required.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or a related role.
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation .
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions .
- Experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines .
- Strong experience with Kubernetes and/or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) .
- Experience working within Microsoft Azure environments.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps .
- Experience supporting and maintaining Jenkins pipelines.
- Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles and DevOps best practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and quickly learn new technologies and business processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with OpenShift.
- Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
- Familiarity with Jira and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Cloud, Kubernetes, Azure, or DevOps-related certifications.
- Previous experience within banking, financial services, or highly regulated environments.
- Experience building deployment automation for large-scale enterprise applications.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong self-starter mentality and developer mindset.
- The ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them through completion.
- Confidence working independently after receiving initial direction.
- Strong technical curiosity and eagerness to learn.
- Honest communication regarding knowledge gaps while demonstrating resourcefulness in solving problems.
- The ability to thrive in an environment focused on automation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills when working across technical teams.
Work Environment
Hybrid Schedule:
- In office every Wednesday
- In office on the third Friday of each month
- Remote all other days
Location Requirement:
- Candidates must reside within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Interview Process
- Virtual technical interview with the hiring manager and team members.
- In-person final interview at the downtown Toronto office (typically scheduled on a Wednesday).
Apex pay scales are determined by role, experience, skill set, and location. For this new position, the estimated hourly range is provided below as a guideline; however, total compensation may vary based on individual circumstances.
Hourly Range: $40.00/hr.-$50.00/hr.
EEO Employer
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 Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth 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.
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