Automation and Monitoring Engineer

Role Description

Automation and Monitoring Engineer

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career - and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

An experienced engineer who can automate application and infrastructure deployments with Terraform, build monitoring, logging, and dashboards across AWS environments, and learn unfamiliar legacy platforms such as COBOL runtimes and .NET build tooling.

Key skills: Terraform, Datadog, AWS, Python

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Automation and Monitoring Engineer to automate application and infrastructure deployments using Terraform and implement monitoring, logging, and dashboards across AWS environments. The role will primarily support COBOL and C#/.NET applications, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code, deployment automation, AWS CloudWatch, and Datadog.

What You’ll Do

• Write and maintain Terraform IaC to deploy the COBOL and C# applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Execute and support deployment steps within the pipelines, so releases are repeatable and auditable.
• Use the same IaC to add monitoring and logging through CloudWatch and Datadog.
• Develop Datadog dashboards as code and keep them version-controlled alongside application infrastructure.
• Define service-level indicators and thresholds with application owners.
  
  

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

Required

What you need:

• Hands-on experience with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies and pull request workflows.
• CI/CD pipeline development with at least one of GitHub Actions or Jenkins, and a working understanding of the other.
• Terraform fundamentals: modules, state management, and promoting code through environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, including CloudWatch.
• Understanding of SDLC environment progression (for example Dev, Test/QA, Staging, Production), approvals, and promotion controls.
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Ability to work with legacy technology and learn unfamiliar platforms such as COBOL runtimes and .NET build tooling.
• Clear documentation, runbook writing, and collaboration with application and operations teams.
• Advanced Terraform experience, including remote state, module design, and the Datadog and AWS providers.
• Hands-on experience with Datadog (monitors, dashboards, log and metric collection) and AWS CloudWatch.
• Experience deploying applications on AWS compute and networking services.
• Understanding of Windows and mainframe-style or batch workloads is a plus.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience supporting legacy modernization or platform migration programs.
• Secrets management, least-privilege access, and security scanning integrated into pipelines.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or Datadog.
  
  

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario, Canada

Compensation Range: 104,000 CAD - 130,000 CAD

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.

L’intelligence artificielle en soutien au recrutement

Dans le cadre de son processus de recrutement, il se peut que UST peut utiliser ait recours à l'intelligence artificielle ou à des outils automatisés réaliser des en soutien à des activités telles que l’examen comme la présélection des candidatures, la planification ou l'assistance lors des entrevues ou leur bon déroulement. Toutes les décisions d'embauche sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. Lorsque la législation applicable l'exige, un avis supplémentaire à cet égard sera fourni séparément.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lieu de travail à égalité des chances, sans Discrimination et harcèlement

Chez UST, nous nous efforçons de fournir un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et harcèlement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et des décisions en matière d'emploi sont basés sur le mérite et les besoins de l'entreprise. Notre politique en matière de droits de l'homme illustre notre position à ce sujet. Nous nous engageons à respecter un emploi équitable des pratiques qui offrent des chances égales à tous les employés. Nous ne faisons pas discriminer ou permettre le harcèlement sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, du handicap, genre, origine nationale, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, expression de genre, âge, informations génétiques, statut militaire ou tout autre statut légalement protégé. Chez UST, nous valorisons la diversité et pensons qu'un lieu de travail diversifié crée un avantage compétitif.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Terraform, Datadog, AWS, Python