Lead DevOps Engineer

Haventree Bank is a private Canadian Schedule 1 bank specializing in alternative mortgage programs and insured GIC deposits. We help hardworking Canadians from coasttocoast achieve homeownership by offering flexible mortgage solutions. Our insured GIC deposits offer competitive rates and are available through a variety of wealth management platforms.

About Haventree Bank

Headquartered in Toronto Ontario Haventree Bank (Haventree) is a mission driven alternative mortgage lender. The name Haventree is representative of the banks mission to help its customers find a place of refuge and to lay down new roots for the future. Haventree exists to be a catalyst of financial security and upward mobility for Canadians who are underserved by the traditional financial system.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & IT Operations the Lead DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing implementing and managing a secure and efficient DevOps pipeline as well as cloud infrastructure within Azure AWS cloud environments. This is a leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with crossfunctional teams in an agile environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Architect and maintain robust automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery and deployment. Leverage tools such as GitHub Actions Azure DevOps and Jenkins to streamline development processes.
• Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management/Automation (IaaC): Drive automation in infrastructure provisioning configuration management and system monitoring using tools like Terraform and Bash/Python scripts.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices aligned with federal and provincial regulatory requirements (OSFI etc. including continuous monitoring and vulnerability management. Ensure compliance across all stages of development and deployment.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to containerize applications and deploy them in scalable environments. Lead the development and management of Kubernetes custom operators.
• Automation: Drive automation in infrastructure provisioning configuration management and system monitoring using tools like Terraform and Bash/Python scripts.
• Performance Monitoring Reporting & Optimization: Implement proactive monitoring logging and reporting solutions (using Azure Monitor MS Defender AWS CloudWatch etc. to track and monitor system performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Lead the investigation of production issues ensuring fast resolution while conducting thorough root cause analysis and applying preventative measures.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work with developers system administrators and other stakeholders to foster a DevOps culture. Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in automation deployment and cloud management.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems processes and configurations. Create MOPs and relevant artifacts for existing and future initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management on the status of infrastructure deployments and compliance/audit efforts.
• Cost Optimization: Provide consultation on costeffective solutions balancing performance security and scalability while managing budget constraints.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degrees Diplomas & Certifications:

• The position requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate or higher certification.

Years and Range of Experience Required to Perform the Job:

• 7 years of experience in DevOps Software Development Cloud Engineering or similar roles.
• Proven expertise inGitHub Actions/AzureDevOps CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (Experience inAWScloud platforms/DevOps is a plus)
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as DockerandKubernetes AKS/EKS etc.
• Familiarity with security principles and regulatory compliance (e.g.OSFIQuebec Law 25PCIDSS.
• Solid understanding of Azure Cloud services including monitoring logging an reporting tools
• Solid scripting experience inBashPowerShellPython or similar languages.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills in distributed systems.
• Experience working in an Agile Kanban or Scrum development environment.

Preferred Technical Skills & Key Technologies:

• Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps CI/CD Tools: Experience withAmazon Web Service (AWS) is a plus
• Security: Knowledge ofZTNA/SASEDLP(Data Loss Prevention)Okta and secure network topologies in cloud environments.
• Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with tools likeAnsibleChef orPuppetfor configuration management.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with Cloud Native monitoring logging and reporting tools
• Software Development: Experience with application development tools and software engineering tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure (experience with AWS is a plus).
• IaaC Tools: HashiCorp Terraform
• CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker Kubernetes.
• Security/IAM Technologies: CyberArk Okta ZTNA/SASE DLP.
• Scripting: Bash Python PowerShell.
• Monitoring Tools: Azure Monitor AWS CloudWatch Prometheus Grafana.
• Other: HashiCorp Vault Azure Functions SonarCloud Snyk serverless technologies and more.

Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to tailor and communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Customerfocused attitude with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced environment.

While we thank everyone for their interest in Haventree Bank please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Haventree Bank is committed to providing accommodation when needed. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.

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