Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation, and improvement of build and release pipelines, including changes to pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and Azure DevOps setup, while ensuring their ongoing maintenance
Spearhead the planning and implementation of our cloud deployment strategy, ensuring streamlined and impactful utilization of cloud resources
Oversee code and documentation reviews, share knowledge, provide feedback, create efficiencies, and brainstorm ideas feedback to ensure that team outputs are held to the highest possible standard
Train, coach, and mentor stakeholders on Azure DevOps and Git version control best practices
Advocate for DevOps best practices to the DevOps Guild
Work with the Infrastructure team to test and resolve issues deploying new hardware/software
Document procedures, proactively communicate and mentor team members to ensure best practices are being followed
Troubleshoot issues and support development teams with project deployments to stage and live environments
Provide constructive feedback and great technical recommendations during cross team planning/strategy meetings
Research and evaluate new technologies that will improve efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with other teams to plan our cloud deployment strategy, ensuring proper utilization of cloud resources
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Post-Secondary Education in Computing Science or equivalent (ex. Computer Engineering Technology, Information Systems Technology)
10+ years of experience in a DevOps role
Expert knowledge of DevOps principles
Expert knowledge of Network security, data security, Azure Cloud Security
Experience with Azure Cloud
Proficiency with Github, GitHub Actions, other CI/CD solutions
Strong knowledge in Terraform and Ansible (or Bicep, ARM) to efficiently implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
In-depth knowledge in PowerShell
Advanced proficiency in Docker to optimize and streamline development and production environments
Experience administering in Windows and Linux environments
Knowledge of testing fundamentals: Unit Testing and Integration Testing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm would be considered an asset
Knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript for Node.js and web applications
Understanding of SQL Server, Vue.js, Selenium, and test-driven development would be considered an asset
Experience mentoring and coaching team members would be an asset
Minimum 5 Plus years of demonstrable experience with deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm.
Proficient knowledge in working with Azure cloud and Azure resources ie: Azure Defender, Azure Log Analytics/Azure Monitor, RabbitMQ, Azure MySQL/MSSQL
Experience in developing and provisioning Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure Cloud Platform using Python, Bash or equivalent.,
Use of DevOps tools and processes to create automated pipelines using CI/CD, GITHUB, GITHUB ENTERPRISE MANAGED USER
Proficient in Terraform based infrastructure provisioning.
Works well and collaborates within and across teams.
Able to think outside the box, self-motivated, and possesses good trouble shooting skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively and adapt communication style to fit different audiences.
Familiarity with industry compliance and security standards (especially as relates to K8/AKS).
Windows or Linux sysadmin experience.

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