Senior DevOps Engineer to deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) solutions to provide a fully managed Kubernetes environment for a crown corporat

Our valued crown corporation client is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) solutions to provide a fully managed Kubernetes environment integrated with Azure services!

Initial 1-year contract with strong possibility of extension to a total term of 3 years. Hybrid: 10 days per month in Ottawa, ON. 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. This role will require a security clearance which requires a minimum of the last 5 years being spent in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate resource provisioning and maintain consistency across environments
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes
• Automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud resources to increase efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and ensure environment consistency
• Oversee the management of multiple environments, including development, testing, and production, ensuring stability and synchronization across each
• Contribute to cloud migration efforts by planning and executing the transition of applications and services from on-premises to the Azure cloud
• Design, develop, and deploy containerized applications to ensure portability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization across environments
• Manage container registries, including storing, versioning, and maintaining container images for development and production use
• Implement and administer Kubernetes clusters to orchestrate and manage containerized workloads and ensure optimal deployment strategies
• Support and configure Red Hat OpenShift platforms for enterprise-grade container orchestration and development lifecycle automation
• Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) solutions to provide a fully managed Kubernetes environment integrated with Azure services
• Build and maintain Docker containers tailored for various workloads, ensuring optimized performance, security, and resource utilization
• Utilize GitHub for version control, collaboration, and code management, supporting efficient workflows
• Manage the health, scaling, and performance of Kubernetes clusters, including upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting issues
• Use JIRA to track project tasks, sprints, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with Agile practices and timely project execution
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and apply Agile methodologies to plan, execute, and deliver project objectives in a collaborative team setting
• Document system architecture, processes, workflows, and changes thoroughly in Confluence for transparency and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the migration of on-premises applications to Azure cloud platforms
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of infrastructure and applications through proactive monitoring and best practices
• Continuously evaluate and optimize infrastructure and deployment processes to support high reliability and fast delivery cycles
• Work with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to meet project goals and best practices

Must Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure automation roles
• 5+ years of demonstrated hands-on experience with Azure services and solutions
• Demonstrated experience deploying and managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and/or Red Hat OpenShift
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, with a focus on Terraform
• 5+ years of experience in containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile teams using JIRA and documenting in Confluence
• Demonstrated experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated knowledge with Git-based version control systems like GitHub

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400), or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks
• Demonstrated experience in cloud migrations, with a focus on transitioning from on-premises environment to Azure
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking, security, and identity management within cloud ecosystems